What Is a Criminal Background Check?
A criminal background check reviews an individual’s criminal history across various jurisdictions to identify records such as felonies, misdemeanors, and other reportable offenses.
Employers use these checks to evaluate candidate risk and ensure workplace safety.
What’s Included
County criminal court searches (primary source)
Statewide criminal records (where available)
National criminal database search
National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) search
Federal criminal court records (optional)
Typical Turnaround Time
County criminal searches :
1–3 business days
National database search :
Instant to same day
Federal criminal searches :
1–2 business days
Factors that may affect timing:
Court access limitations
Manual record retrieval requirements
Common name or alias research
Common Use Cases
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Pre-employment screening
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Regulated industries (healthcare, finance, education)
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Positions involving vulnerable populations
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High-trust or security-sensitive roles
Compliance & Regulations
Phoenix GES conducts criminal background checks in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable state and local laws, including “ban-the-box” regulations. Employers are responsible for following proper adverse action procedures when using background check results.
Why Choose Phoenix GES
Why Choose Phoenix GES for Criminal Background Checks :
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Accurate, court-sourced data
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Fast turnaround times
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Compliance-focused processes
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Flexible screening packages
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Dedicated client support
Related Services :
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Employment Verification
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Education Verification
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Drug Screening
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International Background Checks
