Background Checks
NCS makes navigating Nevada background checks easier! Whether you work in tourism, gaming, mining, energy or a different industry, background checks are a critical part of the hiring process.
Accessing Criminal Records
In Nevada, it is legal for private and 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 that belong to your applicant.
Employers are prohibited from asking about or considering arrest records that have been expunged, pertain to charges that have been dropped or dismissed or did not lead to conviction. Employers may not access sealed records or require candidates to disclose details regarding expunged arrests or convictions. They must also inform candidates that they are under no obligation to share information regarding expunged charges.
Nevada allows individuals convicted of certain crimes to petition the court to have their records sealed, with the following wait periods:
- Class A felonies, residential burglaries, crimes of violence – 10 years
- Class B–D felonies – 5 years
- Class E felonies – 2 years
- Gross misdemeanors – 2 years
- Other misdemeanors (non-domestic violence) – 1 year
- Domestic violence crimes – 7 years
Adverse action cannot generally be taken against an applicant based on their credit report. Exceptions include:
- Required by state or federal law (e.g. financial institutions)
- Reasonable belief of illegal activity
- Direct relevance to job responsibilities
Nevada
Criminal History
We offer comprehensive and affordable pre-employment screening services. Choose from our featured criminal history packages and optional services.
Recommended Packages
For our Nevada customers, we recommend:
- Essential
- Enhanced
- Expanded
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Employment Credit Reports
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- And much more
Volunteer and Tenant screening packages are also available.
We now offer Continuous Monitoring, which tracks an applicant’s criminal record after hire. Employers who consider arrest records must follow EEOC guidance and anti-discrimination guidelines from the FCRA and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Disqualifying based on conviction must be relevant to job duties and documented at each hiring stage.
View our Services & Pricing page to see all packages and options.
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 took place
- Sentence
How Many Years Records Go Back
National Crime Search reports all convictions within 7 years.
Drug Screening
Your employees can easily schedule drug screenings at a convenient collection site. We also offer DOT and random testing.
Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify Management
Our system helps you stay compliant by guiding and storing Form I-9s online and returning E-Verify results instantly.
Ban the Box Policies – Nevada
Nevada has implemented a ban-the-box law prohibiting government employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal history on the initial job application.
Navigate State Background Checks and Compliance with NCS
Enjoy a compliant, streamlined hiring process with National Crime Search’s background checks.
Contact us today to learn how we can integrate with your HR systems and help you hire with confidence.
