Why am I being fingerprinted for a job?
Fingerprinting as part of the background check process helps confirm that an applicant doesn’t have a criminal charge or conviction in their criminal record that precludes them from being hired. Some job roles involve contact with vulnerable populations, like children, the elderly, and the public at large.
Can you request fingerprinting as a condition of employment?
Condition of Employment. An employer can ask a potential employee for fingerprints as a condition of employment. For some jobs, screening is mandated by federal or state law. The human resources manager should provide information on where and how the employee can obtain his fingerprints.
Do you need a fingerprint scan to get a job?
If a fingerprint scan is part of the employment process, be upfront about your criminal record. It’s best your employer hear it from you than via an extensive background check, and fingerprinting will likely reveal all your convictions.
Why do I need a fingerprint for my background check?
Fingerprinting as part of the background check is becoming more common among businesses. The process is done to both protect you as an employee and your employer. Your employer will likely use a live scan fingerprinting company to do your background check through the FBI for the most accurate results.
How does Live Scan fingerprinting work in Florida?
Live scan fingerprinting is the process of capturing fingerprints electronically with our advanced Live Scan machine. With Live Scan fingerprinting, there is no ink or card. Your fingerprints are “rolled” across a glass plate and scanned.
Condition of Employment. An employer can ask a potential employee for fingerprints as a condition of employment. For some jobs, screening is mandated by federal or state law. The human resources manager should provide information on where and how the employee can obtain his fingerprints.
If a fingerprint scan is part of the employment process, be upfront about your criminal record. It’s best your employer hear it from you than via an extensive background check, and fingerprinting will likely reveal all your convictions.
Fingerprinting as part of the background check is becoming more common among businesses. The process is done to both protect you as an employee and your employer. Your employer will likely use a live scan fingerprinting company to do your background check through the FBI for the most accurate results.
How do I pay for fingerprinting at work?
If your employer is paying for your electronic fingerprinting: At the payment screen, you will select Billing Account as the payment method and enter the billing account code given to you by your employer. Provide your driver license or state-issued ID to verify the information you provided online. Have your fingerprints scanned.