State Background Check – Arkansas
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 Arkansas customers! Whether you work in healthcare, construction, retail, food service, hospitality, tourism, outdoor recreation, agriculture, manufacturing, or another industry, background checks are a critical part of the hiring process.
Accessing Criminal Records
In Arkansas, it is legal for all private and most public employers to conduct inquiries about an applicant’s criminal history during the pre-employment screening process. This includes reviewing conviction records.
Individuals who have successfully petitioned to seal their records are allowed to legally deny that they were convicted of the sealed criminal offense.
NCS makes reading reports easy. Our criminal background checks report convictions and serious pending cases that belong to your applicant.
Criminal History Packages
Choose from one of our featured packages and optional individual services for comprehensive screening.
Recommended Packages
- Essential
- Enhanced
- Expanded
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Employment Credit Reports
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- And much more…
Continuous Monitoring
Continuous Monitoring reports new arrests, pending cases, and convictions post-hire.
Employers reviewing arrest records must follow EEOC and FCRA anti-discrimination guidelines. Disqualifications must be well-documented and based on job relevance.
What May Be Reported on a Record
- Charge
- Charge degree (misdemeanor or felony)
- Charge date
- Filing date
- Disposition
- Disposition date
- County where the offense took place
- 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 location and time that works for them. DOT and random testing available.
Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify Management
NCS offers an easy-to-use system that walks you through new hire I-9 compliance and returns instant E-Verify results.
Ban the Box Policies – Arkansas
There is no statewide ban-the-box law, but:
- Pulaski County prohibits background checks until a conditional job offer is made.
- Pine Bluff prohibits criminal history inquiries on the initial application.
Employers must stay aware of differing local laws and guidelines to maintain compliance.
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.
