Background checks have taken the forefront of defense on exposing criminal and financial records in the workplace. Gone are the days where a warm smile and handshake could get you a position of trust and responsibility. There are numerous reasons as to why these types of investigatory records are ordered, though most typically for employers to gather criminal records and reports of a prospective individual who is to be hired in any position within any company.
These reports can vary in price according to the amount of probing requested; while some can be specific reports of an individual in a particular field, such as driving records, others can be broad reports on their criminal background. Criminal background records include multi-state criminal, county-level criminal, district court records, federal criminal records, and others.
Other, broader types of background checks are also available to consumers and employers alike and can contain a wide range of information on an individual. A multi-state criminal report, for instance, can have information such as a subject’s comprehensive criminal history and a cross-referencing of the person to the national terrorist watch list. Other types of records can include determining whether or not the individual is a registered sex offender, as well as specifics to any crimes committed.
The different kinds of examinations, as well as the severity of information requested, remain an employer’s best weapon to combat prospective employee’s past criminal history. Making an informed decision outside of a hardy handshake and good interview can make the difference between a good and disastrous hire.
