Important Notice
On June 12, 2023, the Governor signed Senate Bill 0676 into law which, in part, amended sections 435.04, 435.12, 1012.315, 1012.467, and 1012.56 F.S to require the Agency for Health Care Administration to review and determine employment eligibilities of persons required to be screened by the Department of Education through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) of all instructional and non-instructional employees and contractors, student teachers, and persons participating in a field experience of:
- Any district school system or university lab school,
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind,
- Florida Virtual School/virtual instruction programs,
- Charter schools,
- School of Hope,
- Alternative schools, and
- Early Learning Coalitions.
- Vendors/Contractors.
Effective April 7, 2025, the cost for a Level II background check (fingerprints) will increase for individuals who seek employment, work or contract with St. Johns County School District.
The increased cost is due to new legislation (see above) requiring a photograph and upfront retention fees.
A Level II background check, including the submission of fingerprints and clearance, is required to work in or contract with the St. Johns County School District. Fingerprint appointments are made online—follow the steps below to schedule and pay for your appointment.
How to Schedule & Pay for Your Fingerprints
Step 1: Schedule Your Appointment
- Visit www.fieldprintflorida.com. You will create a secure username/password to enter the system.
- Enter the appropriate Fieldprint Code (see below for fieldprint codes). Fieldprint Codes are case-sensitive.
- Complete all required fields as requested. The information you provide is required by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to conduct a state and national criminal history check.
- Select a local collection facility to schedule and pay for your appointment (see below for payment information). You will receive instructions, directions, maps, and photos for your appointment online.
Step 2: Select the Correct Fieldprint Code
Please use the correct Fieldprint Code based on your job position category.
- Educator Certificate/Adjunct Instructional/Guest (Sub) Teachers/Counselors/Speech-Language Pathologists/Paraprofessionals/Tutors:
- Fieldprint Code: FPStJohnsCertEmp
- Athletic Coach & Volunteer Coach:
- Fieldprint Code: FPStJohnsAthleticCoachCertEmp
- Support Employees (Nurse, Custodian, Maintenance, Food Service, Clerk, Aide, Managerial, Extended Day):
- Fieldprint Code: FPStJohnsSupportEmp
- FCTC Nursing Students/College Internship/Practicum/Field Experience:
- Fieldprint Code: FPStJohnsCollegeIntern
- SJCSD Day Cares (Tech-Tots, Little Eagles, Little Cardinals) and Otis Mason Extended Day Employees:
- Fieldprint Code: FPStJohnsDCF
Step 3: Payment Information
- Payment can only be made by credit card.
- Effective January 1, 2019, fingerprint fees are:
- $91.25 for SJCSD Day Care workers (Extended Day)
- $91.25 for all other employees (Teachers, Guest/Sub Teachers, Adjuncts, Managerial, College Students)
- Missed Appointment Fee: If you miss your appointment, there is a $15.00 fee to reschedule.
Need Assistance or Have Questions?
- For Fingerprinting:
Contact the Background Screening Department at St. Johns County School District.
- Phone: (904) 547-7611 or (904) 547-7639 or (904) 547-7539
- Email: [email protected]
- For Fieldprint Customer Service:
- Phone: (800) 799-1067
- Email: [email protected]
- For National Background Checks:
If you have questions regarding your background check, need a copy of the report, need to request a change, have a record challenge, or need to update your FBI identification record, contact the FBI directly.
- Phone: (304) 625-5590
- Website: fbi.gov
