State Background Check – South Carolina
The hiring process can be grueling for HR specialists, and background screening has long been a staple that makes it much more efficient. The process involves conducting a background check that searches all available records of the applicant’s criminal history, whether they have remained in one area or have lived in multiple jurisdictions.
NCS has designed background checks with comprehensiveness in mind with our featured packages.
Our Services & Pricing page provides information on our employment screening products, including features, pricing, and turnaround times.
Restrictions on Criminal Record Reporting
Background reports often include sensitive personal and personally identifiable information (PII). Because of this, various local, state, and federal regulations protect individuals and enforce fair hiring practices.
Relevant laws include:
- S.C. Code Ann. § 37-20-170: Requires notice of the basis for denial and proof of accuracy when background data is used.
- S.C. Code Ann. § 17-22-960: Expunged records may not be used in hiring decisions. Employers are immune from negligent hiring claims based on these.
- S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-70: Child welfare agencies can consider facts of a pardoned offense, but not the pardon itself.
Some municipalities (Columbia, Rock Hill, Charleston, Greenville, North Charleston, Goose Creek, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville) allow background checks only after a conditional offer of employment is made.
Our background checks report convictions and serious pending cases.
We also offer Continuous Monitoring for updates on criminal records post-hire.
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Criminal History Packages
Our services are affordable, comprehensive, and customizable.
Recommended Packages
- Essential
- Enhanced
- Expanded
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Employment Credit Reports
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- And much more…
Volunteer Screening and Tenant Screening are also available.
What May Be Reported
- Charge
- Charge degree (e.g., misdemeanor or felony)
- Charge date
- Filing date
- Disposition
- Disposition date
- County of offense
- Sentence
Record Lookback Period
National Crime Search reports all convictions within 7 years.
Drug Screening
With a few easy steps, your employees can schedule a drug screen at a nearby collection site.
DOT testing is also available.
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Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify
Our system helps you stay compliant by guiding and storing electronic Form I-9s and returning E-Verify results instantly.
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Ban the Box – Municipal and County
South Carolina has no statewide Ban the Box law, but some localities have ordinances or policies that apply mostly to public sector employers.
Counties with Ban the Box ordinances:
- Richland
- York
Municipalities with Ban the Box:
- Aiken
- Columbia
- Spartanburg
Private employers are not bound by these but must comply with all fair hiring regulations.
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.
