Are there any states and/or jobs that do not require a criminal background check?
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It's not that jobs require background checks, it's just that they will do them for there own protection. I am a convicted felon and am still trying to work through it, we have all made mistakes, some bigger then others.\n\nHere is what you can do, do not fill out applications, bypass the application process (assuming that you will have to check yes in the box at the bottom, you know what I mean)by sending in resumes instead. When you get a call back from the resume you sent in setup an interview. In the interview process the will have you sign a consent of background check, at this time say "there is something you have a right to know, x months/years ago I was convicted of x at the time I was x, since then I have learned from my mistakes etc...."\n\nDepending on when you were released and your family status, you may be eligible for a few programs state and federally funded, go to your local unemployment office and inform them that you have x conviction and you need help getting a job, hopefully they will redirect you to a program that assists reformed offenders to get a job.
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A criminal record does not mean they have been to prison necessarily. It may not be there. Do a Google search on the name first, if no results hang out at your local donut shop and ask a nice policeman to check for you. Most will on the side if the answer is a yes or no that you are looking for. If you want written details then you need to do it legally.
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http://www.detectivechoice.com/Resources/Free-Background-Checks.html?source=google    \nhttp://www.zabasearch.com/index.php?se=GG&ref=zabasearch_google \nhttp://howtoinvestigate.com/  \nhttp://www.ussearch.com/consumer/cwf?adID=10002101&cid=background&action=browsecatalog&USSCommerce=REQF7yRKcN2JHVoVSjn9sn0gZoxIQtVhOURAkow3JJqzFzK5GYN9|-2706608223647028935/167838004/6/7501/7501/7502/7502/7501/-1|-5973646749149143130/167838013/6/7501/7501/7502/7502/7501/-1
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background checks... there are a bunch of sites on line. you can do it for i want to say like 30-50 dollars
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It isn't like they are going to hire you and then do a background check years later.\n\nThe only people who might do that would be if you worked for the government or for government contractor or were in any way a candidate for needing a clearance.\n\nIf none of those, I'd leave it out.\n\nPersonally I think after 10 years of a spotless record  you should be able to clean your record of anything short of murder anyway.
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I used to work closely with background check agencies.  if it's for basic employment, they look into your education, previous employers, dmv, convictions.  as for emoployers they can only find what you list, if you choose to omit a employer they can't find it.  the only things you can't omit is felonies and misdemeeners and dmv.  they can also see all previous addresses you've lived in.  credit check is rarelly done, but if the employer is interested in that, then they can do that too.  in certain states, by law, you are to receive a copy of your background check after it's been completed by the agency who ran it, for free.  I know california is one of those states.\n\ngood luck :)
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If you are not a police officer, someone must sign a criminal background check form giving you permission to check their criminal history. It is not public record unless they are a sex offender.
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Tricky question!  Ideally, we would be running criminal background checks daily, especially with the sensitivity of people today around such issues.  \n\nThe reality is that background checks usually cost money, and that this isn't a viable option.  Minimally, I would strongly recommend an annual background check for all employees and volunteers.  Make sure to get them to sign a release each year, allowing you to complete this.  \n\nIN ADDITION, I would recommend (again, strongly) that you put a written policy in to place, signed by each employee and volunteer requiring them to notify you within 24-hours of ALL CONVICTIONS (not arrests or allegations).  Failure to do so will result in immediate termination, blah, blah, blah.  \n\nIf you have a local paper that prints the Police Beat, make sure you have someone reviewing this regularly, as you never know what you might find in there! This would be probably cause to have a release signed, and an additional background check done.  \n\nOh, and another loophole to throw out at you . . . are you doing your state background checks, or following the path of previous living places?  It has been my experience that smart criminals move to another state in hopes of flying under the radar.  \n\nIf there's anything I can provide to you (an example of our policy or release), please feel free to e-mail me and I'll fax or mail something to you.  \n\nBest of luck! -Scot
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lady -- if you don't know your own background, how are we going to know it?\nBelow is a link to some agencies that provide background checks.  Some of them may be able to pull your history.
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What kind of background check? MIlitary? Financial? Criminal? In Oklahoma where I am you can do a criminal background check online using the Oklahoma distirct court records...so that's what I use for criminal checks,but it doesn't apply to records they may have in other states.
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I don't know if there is a free criminal background check.  Normally you get a criminal background check at your local police station.
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Yes, from what i hard it is really hard for anyone convicted of a felon to even get a job that requires a background check. No it is not discrimination because when you hire someone you want to be able to trust them. You wouldn't want an armed robber to handle cash at a bank would you?
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There's the tricky part, Matt.  There are a lot of sites that provide information for free but they limit how much information and don't tend to tell you anything terribly useful.  Putting together an accurate  background check takes time and energy, so most folks won't do it for free.\n\nYou can do it yourself if you have the background info. on the person for whom you are checking.  There is more info. on putting one together in the site listed on resources.
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If you are looking for a "no record found" status, Also make sure they clear your FBI file number or state file number,if you want it completely gone, if it can be done. I know in the state I'm in when we use to do background checks if you where ever convicted of any crime you would have a FBI file number or state file number even though the charge didn't show up. Then the said person would have to prove to the employer why said FBI file Number or state number was showing. That is for adult arrestable offense's only where they actually process and fingerprint you in a jail, no traffic or juvenile stuff.\n\nMost definitely see a lawyer about it.
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Use a screening service like Saferent.com, rental research or similiar service.  Basically look up background checks and go from there...
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Access to those records is usually not free. At least not in Europe, not sure about the states.  However its really not expensive either, its common practice here for companies to do background checks on new employees and there are lots of web sites that offer these services.
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No you can not. The cheapest and most reliable is though Intelius. It's $39.95 for a one time background check.\n\nhttp://www.intelius.com