What are the criteria for being able to be bonded for a job opportunity?

Answer 1

That depends upon the bond issuer. Most surety bonds are written by insurance companies though there are companies that do it as a main business line as well. They set the criteria for issuing a bond.

Generally you must not have had any felony convictions or any misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude (perjury, theft, embezzlement, etc.). Sometimes your credit record is considered when making a decision, especially if you will be handling large amounts of cash or negotiable securities.

Sometimes the requirements are linked to time so a conviction or bad credit in your distant past may not affect your eligibility for a bond today.

Answer 2

basically you only need a clean criminal record and a good credit rating.(some say credit rating does not matter but I check) As for the criminal record you can have it looked at yourself and if minor the employer will understand if you are honest with him/her.Good luck, just be honest.