State Background Check – North Carolina
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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Restrictions on Criminal Record Reporting
Since state background checks involve accessing a host of sensitive personal information about a candidate, a number of local, state, and federal regulations apply to ensure fair hiring practices.
Accessing Arrest and Conviction Records
In North Carolina, 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 and arrest records.
NCS reports convictions and serious pending cases. We also offer Continuous Monitoring to stay up to date on new arrests, pending cases, and convictions after hire.
If arrest records are considered in hiring decisions, employers must follow EEOC guidelines, and decisions must be documented and relevant to the job.
Employers may not access sealed records or require disclosure of expunged arrests or convictions. Employers must inform candidates they are under no obligation to disclose expunged charges.
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We offer cost-effective background screening solutions.
Criminal History Packages
Our services are comprehensive and customizable to meet your needs.
Recommended Packages
- Essential
- Enhanced
- Expanded
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Employment Credit Reports
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- And much more…
Volunteer Screening and Tenant Screening packages are also available.
What May Be Reported
- 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 schedule their drug screen at a collection site of their choice.
DOT testing is also available.
Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify Management
North Carolina employers with 25 or more employees are required to use E-Verify to check work authorization for new hires.
State agencies and government entities must verify work authorization within three business days of hire.
NCS makes compliance easy with our I-9 and E-Verify system.
Ban the Box – Municipal and County
North Carolina has no statewide ban-the-box law, but several counties and municipalities have adopted ordinances that apply only to public employers.
Counties with Ban-the-Box:
- Buncombe
- Cumberland
- Durham
- Forsyth
- Mecklenburg
Municipalities with Ban-the-Box:
- Asheville
- Carrboro
- Charlotte
- Durham City
- Spring Lake
Private employers may still conduct background checks, including arrest records, but must remain compliant with all applicable fair hiring laws.
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 about the regulations that apply to your organization.
