What is SportsEngine Background Screening by JDP?
SportsEngine helps sports organizations manage their programs while creating safer experiences for athletes, coaches, volunteers, and families. SportsEngine partners with JDP to provide background screening services designed specifically for youth sports organizations. JDP brings decades of background screening experience and supports thousands of sports organizations nationwide, including National Governing Bodies, Responsible Sports Organizations, leagues, clubs, and other youth-serving organizations. JDP’s background screening technology combines comprehensive criminal record searches, identity verification, compliance expertise, and modern screening technology to help SportsEngine organizations create safer environments for their athletes and communities.
Where do I go to submit my background screening?
Your organization will provide you with the background screening registration link they need to complete. Please contact an Administrator at the affiliated organization if you need assistance.
What happens once I've submitted my background screen?
Once you submit your background screening, SportsEngine sends your information to JDP. JDP begins the screening process by validating your personal information through a Social Security address trace. If the information provided cannot be validated, you will receive an email from JDP with a link to securely resubmit the information needed to continue your background check.
Once your personal information has been validated, JDP will search two national criminal databases and national sex offender registries. JDP will also conduct local jurisdiction criminal record searches based on the jurisdiction or jurisdictions associated with the address history identified through the Social Security address trace.
Before results are returned, JDP’s quality assurance team reviews the information for accuracy. Once the completed report is delivered to the SportsEngine platform, your organization administrator will be notified and can review the results. Your organization administrator is responsible for making the final determination regarding your eligibility to participate.
How long does it take JDP to complete the background screening?
Many components of a JDP background check can be completed quickly, with certain database searches returning results nearly instantly. Most searches will complete within four (4) days. Turnaround times can vary depending on the searches required, courthouse availability, jurisdictional delays, the accuracy of the information submitted, and whether additional information is needed.
NOTE: Providing inaccurate personal data during registration may delay the background screening process and extend processing time.
What do I do if my background screening is taking longer than expected?
After 4 business days, please contact JDP directly at sportsengine@jdp.com for an update. Depending on the status, JDP may be able to expedite the completion and delivery of the report.
Who should I contact if I have questions about the results of my completed background screening?
You can request information via email at sportsengine@jdp.com.
What if I don't want to provide my personally identifiable information?
Background screening requires certain personally identifiable information to complete the background screen. Required information may include your full legal name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, and other identifying information. JDP uses security and privacy controls designed to protect sensitive information throughout the screening process. Accurate information is important. Missing or incorrect information may prevent JDP from completing the background check or may result in delays.
Can I get a copy of my report?
You can receive a copy of your report by emailing clientservices@jdp.com if you have already submitted your registration.
For more information, please reach out to sportsengine@jdp.com.