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Background Checks
Background Checks are used for everything from employment to rental housing (Senior Citizens; Assisted Living; Section 8 Housing). A Background Check typically includes Social Security Number, Citizenship Status, criminal, commercial, and financial records and range from minimal sensitivity (such as employment for a minimum wage job) to high (such as a job related to the FBI or National Security). It may include property and driving records, drug testing, evaluations for Medical, Mental, and Physiological examinations, polygraphs and arrests/ imprisonment. Typically, a person cannot refuse a Background Check unless you wish to forfeit what you desire, e.g. that housing, that employment. Reasons for BCs include to verify personal information, personal honesty and integrity, exclude drug users, and general risk management.
1,103 Questions
Do they check your criminal background when applying for a identification card?
It depends on the state or country issuing the identification card. In some places, a criminal background check may be required as part of the application process, while in others it may not be necessary.
If a check is required outside the normal check run it is referred to as what?
That would be called a manual check.
How long does it take to complete a background check?
It depends on what kind of check is being done. A simple background check (when you are being screened for insurance or credit purposes) can take only a few days. If this is something more intense, it could take longer. A company (backgroundpi) that needs to run checks with law enforcement could take several weeks. The more your information is run through law enforcement databases, the faster stuff comes back.
What are the Disadvantages of disclosure and barring service checks?
Cost
DBS checks cost a lot of money, the government charge £44 for DBS checking paid positions and although they do not charge for volunteer checks, most registered bodies charge an admin fee on top of the government fee.
This cost is either:
- carried by the employing organisation which can mean an immense cost if the organisation recruits a lot (or has a high turnover) of staff/volunteers requiring DBS checks
- passed down to the applicant which can be prohibitive for someone who is out of work or is on a low income.
Lifespan
DBS certificates are only accurate on the day they were issued (the applicant may have gone on a crime spree the day after) and although the DBS online Update Service has improved this somewhat, it can take as long as nine months for the Update Service itself to be updated.
Time
Some organisations do not allow an applicant to begin work without a satisfactory DBS check and although the DBS aim to complete the majority of DBS checks within 14 days, there is no upper time limit which means some unlucky applicants can be out of work for months while waiting for their DBS certificate to come back.
Complexity
The legislation and rules about DBS checks are immense and scattered throughout various legislative acts and mandatory guidance, it is easy to misread certain points or not even know of their existence.
The process of obtaining a DBS check is also complicated, the applicant must apply through the employer, who must apply through a registered body, who must apply through the DBS who must apply through the police, etc.
Portability
DBS checks cannot easily be carried between jobs since there are so many types of checks available, what may have been suitable for one position may not be suitable for another, below are some of the types of checks available:
Standard DBS checks
- Child Workforce
- Adult workforce
- Child and adult workforce
- Other workforce
- No workforce
Enhanced DBS checks
- Child Workforce Child workforce with children's barred list Adult workforce
- Adult workforce with adults' barred list Child and adult workforce Child and adult workforce with children's barred list
- Child and adult workforce with adult's barred list
- Child and adult workforce with children's barred list and adult's barred list
- Other workforce No workforce
Misuse
Partly due to to the aforementioned complexity issues as well as representation in the media, DBS checks are often misunderstood or misused.
Employers can put too much trust in a DBS check and ignore other aspects of rigorous recruitment, forgetting that a clear DBS check does not mean someone is not a criminal but rather just confirms that they have not been caught.
Some employers will attempt to unlawfully DBS check staff where no eligibility exists, this is not only unfair to the applicants who should be protected by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, but also to other organisations who respect their applicant's legal rights but may then loose out on business as their staff are not checked.
What was the background to the Jarrow March?
Jarrow March was the man that protest march against unemployment. This started in October 1932.
Does an employer have to contact you after a background check?
It is usually a very good sign if they run the background check. Usually companies don't run them on people that aren't going to get the job. They will contact you immediately after doing background check especially if you don't have criminal records. (govpublicaccess)
When buying a pistol online is a background check necceaty?
Yes. The online seller doesn't ship it direct to you - it goes to an FFL dealer who handles the Form 4473 and transfer.
Does a bankruptcy show up on your background check?
Every person who files a bankruptcy case is concerned about who will find out about it. It is true that all bankruptcy filings are a matter of public record, but this does not mean it is easy for others to learn about your case. The two main ways another person can learn about your filing is to either go to the bankruptcy courthouse where you filed and conduct a search, or have the required credentials to obtain a PACER account. (govpublicaccess)
How can I run a truly free background check?
You can sometimes find out a lot about a person just by doing an Internet search on their name and location. Sometimes a lot of information can be found on social networking sites. However, there is no way to run a full background check on someone for free.
Is a background check done on renewing a notary?
That will depend on the state granting the notary. Many states don't require any sort of check.
Who does Honda's background checks?
The person who does a background check at a company is typically your human resources.
Will an employer drug test you if they perform a background check?
A drug test is not considered part of a background check. However, many companies perform both background checks and drug tests. Because drug tests are much more expensive than background checks, companies most often warn applicants that a drug test is required, so as not to incur additional unnecessary costs.
How do you know if you passed a background check with sterling info-systems?
You will typically be notified by the company or organization that requested the background check if you have passed or failed. You can also proactively reach out to Sterling Info-Systems to inquire about the status of your background check.
What actors and actresses appeared in Background Check - 2009?
The cast of Background Check - 2009 includes: Peter Clendening as Teddy
Will the PTCB require background checks?
Currently as of March 2014, the PTCB or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, does not require background checks. However, any criminal records you may have when applying must be fully disclosed.
How far back does a home depot background check go?
Five years have to pass if you have had a felony. s
How long does a background check rite aid take?
A background check at Rite Aid typically takes anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks to complete. The duration can vary depending on the specific checks being conducted and the responsiveness of the agencies involved. Candidates are usually notified once the process is finished, and any delays often stem from the need to verify information or conduct more thorough checks.
How long will felonies come up on a job background check?
They will come up for the rest of your life. It is part of the disincentive to prevent people from being criminals.
Does tacobell do background check?
All companies are required to have you file a I-9 Prior to employment. A I-9 is a background check that is required by the United States Homeland Security.
Can you make independent contractors do background checks?
You get to set the requirements for the people you employ or hire to do work for you. You can require background checks.
