State Background Check – Tennessee
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 Tennessee customers! Whether you work in health care, transportation, music and entertainment, tourism, banking, finance, manufacturing or another industry, background checks are a critical part of the hiring process.
Accessing Criminal Records
In Tennessee:
- All private and most public employers may inquire about an applicant’s criminal history, including convictions.
- Arrest records alone cannot be the sole basis for a hiring decision, as they do not provide a complete view.
As we’ll explore, several counties and municipalities have their own ban-the-box laws.
NCS reports convictions and serious pending cases for your applicant.
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Criminal History Packages
Our Tennessee packages are comprehensive and affordable. Choose from our featured packages and add on any optional services.
Recommended Packages
- Essential
- Enhanced
- Expanded
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Employment Credit Reports
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- And more…
Volunteer Screening and Tenant Screening packages also available.
We also offer Continuous Monitoring to stay on top of criminal records post-hire.
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
Employees can schedule drug tests at a convenient collection site.
DOT and random testing are also available.
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Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify
We offer an intuitive system to complete and store Form I-9s online and return E-Verify results instantly.
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Ban the Box – State, Municipal, and County
Tennessee’s ban-the-box law:
- Applies to public sector employers only.
- Prohibits asking about criminal history during the initial application process.
Municipalities and counties with additional public-sector ban-the-box policies:
- Chattanooga
- Memphis
- Nashville
- Hamilton County
- Shelby County
Social Media Background Check Law
Tennessee employers cannot:
- Request social media passwords
- Require applicants/employees to add the employer as a contact
- Demand employees log in to accounts in their presence
- Take adverse action if the employee/applicant refuses
However: Once hired, employers can request login credentials for employer-issued devices.
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 integrate seamlessly with your HR needs and help you hire with confidence.
