What happens in an FBI background check?

The results of an FBI background check will often include all public federal misdemeanor convictions and felony convictions. The background check will show basic information about the charge on an applicant’s record, as well as information about the conviction and any resulting prison or jail time.

What does the FBI check when you apply?

We check their references and associates; their relatives; associates and roommates; check their marital status and then try to also assess their associations in their neighborhoods, trying to find out if this person is a true and loyal citizen of the United States.”

How long does a FBI background check take?

around 30 days
FBI checks usually take around 30 days. Although some instant background checks are available, these rely on databases that can be incomplete or inaccurate. Instant criminal records databases, in particular, often contain many errors.

Does the FBI require a polygraph?

Under FBI security policy, all job applicants must undergo a pre-employment polygraph examination on issues that relate to their trustworthiness.

What is included in a FBI background check?

An FBI background check is an identification record that includes an arrest history, fingerprints when relevant, a Social Security number and a history of employment.

Do background checks show arrests or convictions?

The normal background check that the public has access to show only convictions. Nothing is shown prior to convictions. However, law enforcement records, which the general public does not have access to, will show the arrest, as well as the ultimate outcome.

What shows up on a FBI fingerprint background check?

An FBI background check will show all data reported to the federal agency by state and local law enforcement agencies. This will include information regarding any time an individual has been arrested or fingerprinted.

What is included in an employment background check?

While the most common types of employment background checks include criminal records, work status validation, and reviews of social media accounts, your employer may also ask for a drug test, a physical evaluation, or additional financial information (like bankruptcies).