How long does it take for a background check to be completed?What are they looking for on the background check

Chaotic408

It takes a few days for the company you apply for to recieve your background check. The physical check is instant, but most companies use outside sources. It takes the other source a few days to get abck to the company you apply for. Most common depending on the job you apply for can be a very brief report just to see if you have had any felonies. Other jobs that involve operating a vehicle actually check for felonies and if you have had any prior DUI convictions. The most extensive background checks are the one that involves you working for the state or government. But in your case, most likely just a felony and misdemeanor check. Good luck on your job!

Mysterioso

They look for criminal records, basically, anything that might indicate you're a criminal or a nutjob....or serial killer!!!

Alletery

They look for past criminal offences usually. Some jobs also require a credit check. Employment references are checked too. Most of the time it takes one week. I have worked for one employer where it actually took two weeks.

Hey there

yes they check to see if you are a criminal and check for any felonies you might have and if you have ever done anything bad with guns and stuff like that and it can range from 2days to about 12days

crudny

It depends on the company the employer uses but usually no more than 48 hours depending on how many previous addresses you have had. They are normally looking for any felony charges but can get back misdemeanors also. If something is found, the employer will usually call you and ask you to explain. Good luck!

Hey there

I run backgrounds checks all the time at my job, but its in law enforcement, so it might be a little more thorough. The first thing I do is a criminal history check (any time you have been charged with a crime and/or have been to court), a driver history check (every time you have been pulled over, regardless if you got a ticket or not) and to see if you have a valid license. I check for warrants, and any wants (if other states, countries are looking for you or any of your registered vehicles). I check for LTC (License to Carry) weapons and/or firearms. Then, it moves to the personnel department, who can check your references and past employment. In some states, a credit history is checked. For me to do what I have to do, 5-15 minutes, personnel, 1-3 hours. However, they usually wait a week to to set up interviews.

hr4me

Background checks done by outside companies can take 5 - 10 business days, depending on how much information is being verified. Schools, former employers, credit history. And how cooperative they are in responding in a timely manner to the company as well.

They are verifying - did you attend the schools you stated, did you receive a degree? Did you work for the company you state, the dates you have given, was that your real title and/or job duties you performed. If you are going to handle money do you have any criminal records to be concerned about (bouncing checks, levy's or garnishments, stealing money).

small fry

everyone who gets a job needs clearances its called yr act 30 and 33 its for child abuse and see if u have a criminal history. how long does it take it depends on who mailed it u or the employer. so good luck:)

bigmama35

It depends on what kind of background check they are doing. It also depends on how large your background is. This is for a job, so this depends on how many jobs you have had and how long you have kept them. They do sometimes check your criminal record. Even though they cannot discriminate, they can check criminal records. This doesn't mean they have the right not to hire you, but it does allow them to decide what position they would want to hire you for. If you are just wondering why they haven't called you for an interview, CALL THEM. Ask them if the position has been fiiled. Let them know you applied and you are interested in the job.

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