State Background Check – Alabama
In addition to other indispensable parts of the background screening process, a state background check gathers all available records of an applicant’s criminal history—even if they’ve lived in several jurisdictions within a state.
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Background Checks
NCS makes hiring easy for our Alabama customers! Whether you work in aerospace, healthcare, education, tourism, banking, agriculture, manufacturing or another industry, background checks are a critical part of the hiring process.
Accessing Criminal Records
In Alabama, it is legal for all private and most public employers to conduct inquiries about an applicant’s criminal history as part of the pre-employment background screening process. This includes reviewing conviction records.
NCS makes reading reports easy. Our criminal background checks report convictions and serious pending cases.
Criminal History Packages
Choose one of our featured criminal history packages or bundle National Quick Check + Alabama State Search, and add any optional individual services.
Recommended Packages
- National Quick Check + Alabama State Search
- Essential
- Enhanced
- Expanded
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Employment Credit Reports
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- And much more…
Continuous Monitoring
Continuous Monitoring tracks:
- New arrests
- Pending cases
- Convictions
If arrest records are reviewed, employers must follow EEOC and FCRA anti-discrimination guidelines. Disqualifications must be documented and relevant to the position.
What May Be Reported on a Record
- Charge
- Charge degree (e.g., misdemeanor or felony)
- Charge date
- Filing date
- Disposition
- Disposition date
- County where the offense occurred
- Sentence
How Far Back Do Records Go?
National Crime Search reports all convictions within 7 years.
Drug Screening
With a few easy steps, your employees can schedule their drug screen at a nearby collection site. DOT testing and random testing are also available.
Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify Management
We simplify compliance with a digital system that guides Form I-9 completion and instantly returns E-Verify results.
Ban the Box Policies – Alabama
Alabama does not have a statewide ban-the-box law. However, Birmingham prohibits public sector employers from asking about criminal history on initial applications.
Because local laws vary, public employers must stay informed of jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Navigate State Background Checks and Compliance with NCS
Enjoy an expedited, compliant, and informed hiring process with National Crime Search’s comprehensive Criminal Background Checks.
Contact us today to learn how our services can seamlessly integrate with your HR needs, and help you hire with confidence and peace of mind.
