Does fingerprinting mean I got the job?

Being fingerprinted means you are on track to get the job, but everything must go through a bunch of hurdles before you actually get the job. Assuming everything else goes smoothly, at this point you have the job. You don’t have the job until you are offered the job and a start date has been determined.

Why do employers check fingerprints?

Checking fingerprints helps employers meet the requirement standards of both the job position and the overall industry. Fingerprint checks also help employers ensure that they’re hiring individuals with clean or acceptable criminal records.

How long do fingerprints stay in the system?

Fingerprints are usually only kept in the system for a limited time (such as six months) and then destroyed unless they are ordered to keep them on record as part of a court order for certain people convicted of crimes.

Are there any drawbacks to a fingerprint background check?

Another drawback is fingerprints are linked to arrest records, but those records don’t include details about the outcome of the case. Employers would have to do more research to determine whether an arrest led to a conviction. As a result, a fingerprint background check might pull arrests that didn’t lead to convictions.

How long does it take to get a fingerprint card?

To clear up this misunderstanding you will be asked to have a fingerprint background check to show you were never booked and charged with those crimes. It is true the old fashioned ink and mailing in a fingerprint card may take months for results the new technology of Livescan allows a much faster process.

Where do I go to do a fingerprint background check?

Employers that run these checks require candidates to provide their fingerprints at the time of application or after being selected as a job finalist. Usually, the candidate then needs to go to a local police department or somewhere similar to have their fingerprints electronically scanned by a special kind of kiosk.

Who is the vendor for fingerprint capture in New York?

A: New York State agencies use one vendor for capturing fingerprints for civil purposes (i.e. employment, licensing, pistol permits, etc.). The name of the vendor is MorphoTrust/IDEMIA and additional information can be obtained at: MorphoTrust Services.

What happens to your fingerprints when you get a job?

If you have ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime, your fingerprints will be stored on their system and details of your criminal history will then be passed to your prospective employer. What they do with this information will depend on the individual employer and the type of job you are applying for.

What does show up on a fingerprint background check?

However, there is some misunderstanding and miscommunication about what shows up on a fingerprint background check. Fingerprint background checks use fingerprint data to match a person to a criminal record.

Can a fingerprint background check be more accurate?

The assumption most employers make about fingerprint background checks is that they will result in a more detailed and accurate check than other data-based checks. But this is not actually the case.

How long does it take to rerun a fingerprint?

If the prints are rejected and need to be rerun (or if they’re submitted on fingerprint cards), the process can take a few weeks or longer. If nothing is found, a written statement to that effect is sent to the organization that requested it.