Background Check Authorization

 

Notification and Authorization to Release Criminal
Information for Employment Purposes

 

Notification

 

The position for which I am being considered requires me to consent to a criminal background check as a condition of employment.  This check includes the following:  Criminal history reference searches for felony and misdemeanor convictions at the county and federal levels of every jurisdiction where I currently reside or where I have resided during the past 7 years; and sex offender registry searches at the county and federal levels in every jurisdiction where I currently reside or where I have resided.

 

Authorization

 

I hereby authorize FasTrak Courier, Inc. to conduct the criminal background check described above.  In connection with this, I also authorize the use of law enforcement agencies and/or private background check organizations to assist FasTrak Courier, Inc. in collecting this information.  PPL Reporting has been secured as a third party vendor (consumer reporting agency) to assist FasTrak Courier, Inc. in collecting and verifying information.

 

I also am aware that records of arrests on pending charges and/or convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.  Such information will be used to determine whether the results of the background check reasonably bear on my trustworthiness or my ability to perform the duties of my position in a manner which is safe for FasTrak Courier, Inc., and it's employees.

 

To the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this Notice and Authorization and any attachments thereto is true and complete.  I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me for this position and/or may serve as grounds for the severance of my employment with FasTrak Courier, Inc.  By signing below I hereby provide my authorization to FasTrak Courier, Inc to conduct a criminal background check and I acknowledge that I have been provided with a summary of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act which is attached.  In addition to those rights, I understand that I have a right to appeal an adverse employment decision made by FasTrak Courier, Inc based on my background check information within three business days of receipt of such notice and that a determination on my appeal will be made in seven working days from FasTrak Courier, Inc receipt of such appeal.