What information is given to an employer who performs a criminal background check on an employee?
I have a felony on my record from 15 years ago. Will that information be given to the employer?
I know on applications it asks about felonies within the last 7 years. So does the employer receive only 7 years of information? And why is it limited to 7 years? Is their a law requiring a 7 year limit?
I realize that I should never have committed a felony in the first place but I do take responsibility for what I did. It has been a long time since I got into trouble. And I have not gotten into trouble since. But I am curious about how this is going to effect me in looking for a job.
2006-07-13 12:05:12 · 7 answers · asked by autumn 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
As an HR Consultant who has done tons of background checks, I can tell you that there is not much consistency from one state/locality to the next. I ask for 7 years, as the law permits, but some states/locales give me everything they've got on file, which can go back 15+ years.
Do not fret. A company and an HR Manager worth its salt really examines these things. For example, I onced hired a guy who had 13 convictions in a 2 year period. That was 12 years prior to him looking for a job with my company, and I was able to see it was when he was young and stupid, he was very honest and forthcoming about the incidents, and his record was perfect since then. He went on to become one of the best employees I ever hired.
2006-07-13 12:12:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The employer I worked for was able to obtain any felony charges. I'm not sure why they ask for the 7 year time period...maybe it just to weed out initial applications that have had a felony within the last 7 years. I mean, if they ran a background check on everybody that would cost a lot of money. I think this is a technique they use to weed out applicants in the beginning. I do believe they will be able to see your felony conviction. I know this can adversely affect you, but some employers are more willing to hire you depending on what the felony was.
2006-07-13 12:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by rockinout 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies tremendously. FCRA allows convictions to be reported indefinitely.
There are two major types of criminal searches: manual, and database. Manual searches are almost always limited to 7-10 years, so you would likely be safe. A database search, however, is another story -- they go back forever almost -- and many employers use them. So you would probably want to bite the bullet and pay for a self-check just to see what is out there and get ahead of it if you can. SentryLink has one for $20.
2006-07-14 05:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by egal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to get away with it. That was an awfully long time ago. Let one check come back, and if it does show up, at least you know and you can be more upfront on future applications. but I think 7 years is the farthest back any regular check goes back, unless the employer pays more.
Good Luck!
2006-07-13 12:10:20 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the prerogative of every employer to ensure that persons they are hiring are of good moral standing (No criminal recods). All available records from the sheriffs office, to police departments and even country jail and courts, as deemed necessary to establish true identity of a prospective candidates. Well, if it is a misdemeanor, it may sometimes considered, especially after that date of records, no other records have been found. Have faith in God, that you will find a good job and a good employer.
2006-07-13 15:08:54 · answer #5 · answered by Sam X9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A criminal history verify can be a verify by a private analyze agency to envision even if you've a criminal record, or cutting-edge needs, warrants, or different involvement with regulation enforcement. some PIs look to run notably thorough checks (looking by public archives in the parts in which you've resided), even as others are type of weak. if you're hiring onto a federal, state, or regulation enforcement organisation, then your criminal history verify will be by the nationwide criminal id center (NCIC) this is notably thorough.
2016-10-14 10:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't know.
But I do believe that it should not be provided to an employer unless what the felony you did directly will put others at risk...ie bank fraud(investment consultant), sex crime(child care worker,counsellor).
2006-07-13 12:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋