State Background Check – Oregon
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 Oregon.
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Background Checks
NCS makes hiring easy for our Oregon customers! Whether you work in agriculture, fishing and forestry, tourism, manufacturing, mining, or energy, background checks are a critical part of the hiring process.
Accessing Criminal Records
In Oregon, both private and public employers are permitted to review an applicant’s criminal history as part of pre-employment screening. NCS criminal background checks report convictions and serious pending cases.
Important Note: Under Oregon’s Pay Equity Law, employers may not ask about an applicant’s salary history prior to extending a job offer that includes the proposed compensation amount.
Oregon
Criminal History
Choose from our pre-built packages or customize with optional screening services to meet your needs.
Recommended Packages
- Essential
- Enhanced
- Expanded
- National Quick Check + Single State (Oregon)
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Employment Credit Reports
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- And much more
Volunteer Screening and
Tenant Screening services are also available.
Continuous Monitoring
Continuous Monitoring tracks employees’ criminal records after they’re hired. It reports new arrests, pending cases, and convictions.
Employers choosing to evaluate arrest records must comply with EEOC recommendations and protections under the FCRA and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. If a conviction leads to candidate disqualification, that decision must be documented and shown to be job-related.
What May Be Reported on a Record
- Charge
- Charge degree (misdemeanor/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 just a few steps, employees can schedule a drug test at their preferred location and time. DOT and random drug testing options are available.
Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify Management
Simplify compliance with our digital I-9 and E-Verify solutions. Form storage is secure and results are delivered instantly.
Ban the Box Policies – Oregon
Oregon has implemented a statewide ban-the-box law for both public and private sector employers.
- Employers may not ask about criminal history on the initial job application.
- They must wait until after the first interview or after a conditional offer is extended to inquire.
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.
