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The vast majority of jobs require criminal history background checks. The type of background check that employers perform varies. Most employers rely on a search of the National Criminal Records Check System (NCRCS). That search may only cover a particular state or county.
Employers may not realize that other states have different kinds of databases. For example, many states have local courts that maintain records of criminal activity. Some states Background check use the FBI’s Central Repository for storing records of arrests. These state or local databases are generally not searched by federal employers, but they may be searched by some private sector companies and government agencies.
It is important to check the database that you are using, just to make sure. If you have a conviction in another state, you may have a problem if you try to work for a company that checks state and county records. If you have an arrest record, the employer may still consider you eligible for the job. However, if the employer checks the FBI’s NCRS, he or she will know that you have a criminal background. When you submit your application, you should check the list of restrictions for the position you are applying for. This list should have a listing of all the states and other jurisdictions that have been checked. You should check whether the employer is allowed to conduct a background check.