What is a Federal Background Check?

A Federal criminal background check will show you if an applicant has committed any crimes at the federal level. Some applicants move around to try and cover up their crimes. However Federal criminal records will still appear on this report because they are not bound by state or county lines. Keep in mind that Federal criminal history WILL NOT show up on a national background database, state database, or county background checks. Therefore, it’s imperative to screen your applicant at the federal level.

Why is this needed?

Keeping our employees, our companies, our investments, and our community safe is our responsibility.

IT STARTS WITH YOU!

Landlords and Employers should be educated on what crimes are often overlooked. A Federal Background Check is an important part of due diligence.

Is a National Background Check the same as a Federal Background Check?

No, these are commonly mistaken as the same thing. A national database, or multistate database consist of State, County, and Municpal Records. For instance, if a person gets caught with drugs in their hometown, they are tried at the state and county level. If that same person trafficks drugs across state lines, now they will be tried in a Federal Court of Law.

How do I know which crimes are a Federal Crimes?

Some crimes that would normally fall under state, county or district Jurisdiction may be tried on a federal level depending on the severity of the crime or if a Federal law enforcement agency determines it. If a crime has been committed on U.S. Federal property or on an Indian reservation it will be tried at a the Federal Level.

The federal crimes listed below are from The United States Attorney’s Office. This list is not to be considered a complete list, it is only a guide please follow this link for additional information. https://www.justice.gov/jm/organization-and-functions-manual-10-partial-list-federal-matters-investigated-fbi

A FEDERAL BACKGROUNG CHECK MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

*Ask yourself, would any of these affect your decision to hire or lease?

Abusive Sexual Contact
Identity Theft
Hacking Crimes
Advocating Overthrow of Government
Illegal Possession of Firearms
Harboring Terrorists
Aggravated Assault/Battery
Immigration Offenses
Harming Animals Used in Law Enforcement
Aggravated Identity Theft
Impersonation
Hate Crime Acts
Aggravated Sexual Abuse
Importation of Drugs
Homicide
Aiming a Laser Pointer at an Aircraft
Influencing Juror by Writing
Hostage Taking
Airplane Hijacking
Injuring Officer
Vandalism
Anti-racketeering
Insider Trading Crimes
Video Voyeurism
Antitrust
Insurance Fraud
Violation of Prohibitions
Governing Atomic Weapons
Armed Robbery
Interference with the Operation of a Satellite
Violence at International airports
Arson
International Parental Kidnapping
Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering Activity
Assassination
International Terrorism
Willful Wrecking of a Train Resulting in Death
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Interstate Domestic Violence
Wire Fraud
Assaulting or Killing a Federal Officer
Violation of Protection Order
Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods or Services
Assisting or Instigating Escape
Larceny
Transmission of Wagering Information (Gambling)
Attempt to commit Murder/Manslaughter
Lobbying with Appropriated Moneys
Transportation into State Prohibiting Sale
Mailing Threatening Communications
Transportation of Slaves from U.S.
Bankruptcy Fraud/Embezzlement
Major Fraud Against the U.S.
Transportation of Stolen Vehicles
Bank Larceny
Manslaughter
Transportation of Terrorists
Bank Robbery
Medical/Health Care Fraud
Trespassing
Blackmail
Missile Systems Designed to Destroy Aircraft
Treason
Bombing Matters
Misuse of Passport
Unauthorized Removal of Classified Documents
Bond Default
Misuse of Visas, Permits, or Other Documents
Use of Fire or Explosives to Destroy Property
Breaking and/or Entering
Carrier Facilities
Molestation
Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Bribery Crimes
Money Laundering
False Pretenses
Certification of Checks (Fraud)
Motor Vehicle Theft
False Statements Relating to Health Care Matters
Child Abuse
Murder of a Federal Prisoner
Falsely Claiming Citizenship
Child Exploitation
Murder
Drive-by shooting
False Declarations before Grand Jury or Court
Child Pornography
Murder Committed in Federal Government Facility
False Entries in Records of Interstate Carriers
Civil Action to Restrain
Harassment of a Victim or Witness
Narcotics Violations
Coercion
Obstructing Examination of Financial Institution
False Statement to Obtain Unemployment Compensation
Commodities Price Fixing
Obstruction of Court Orders
Federal Aviation Act
Computer Crime
Obstruction of Federal audit
Federal Civil Rights Violations (hate crimes, police misconduct)
Concealing Escaped Prisoner
Obstruction of Justice
Female Genital Mutilation
Concealing Person from Arrest
Obstruction of Criminal Investigations
Concealment of Assets
Officer Failing to Make Reports
First Degree Murder
Conspiracy (in matters under FBI jurisdiction)
Partial Birth Abortion
Flight to Avoid Prosecution or Giving Testimony
Conspiracy to Impede or Injure an Officer
Penalties for Neglect or Refusal to Answer Subpoena
Forced Labor
Contempt of Court
Peonage
Rape
Continuing Criminal Enterprise
Perjury
Forgery
Conveying False Information
Picketing or Parading
Fraud Activity in Connection with Electronic Mail
Copyright Matters
Pirating
Fraud Against the Government
Counterfeiting
Possession by Restricted Persons
Genocide
Counterintelligence Crimes
Possession of False Papers to Defraud the U.S.
Sexual Battery
Credit/Debit Card Fraud
Possession of Narcotics
Sexual Conduct with a Minor
Crime Aboard Aircraft
Possession of Child Pornography
Sexual Exploitation
Crimes on Government Reservations
Private Correspondence with Foreign Government
Sex Trafficking
Crimes on Indian Reservations
Probation Violation
Criminal Contempt of Court
Product Tampering
Smuggling
Criminal Forfeiture
Prohibition of Illegal Gambling Businesses
Solicitation to Commit a Crime of Violence
Criminal Infringement of a Copyright
Prostitution
Stalking (In Violation of Restraining Order)
Cyber Crimes
Protection of Foreign Officials
Stolen Property; Buying, Receiving, or Possessing
Damage to Religious Property
Public Corruption Crimes
Subornation of Perjury
Delivery to Consignee
Racketeering
Demands Against the U.S.
Radiological Dispersal Devices
Tampering with a Witness, Victim, or Informant
Destruction of Aircraft or Motor Vehicles Used in Foreign Commerce
Requesting Ransom Money
Tampering with Consumer Products
Destruction of an Energy Facility
Tampering with Vessels
Destruction of Property to Prevent Seizure
Receiving the Proceeds of Extortion
Theft of Trade Secrets
Destruction of Records in Federal Investigations and Bankruptcy
Recording or Listening to Grand or Petit Juries While Deliberating
Torture
Destruction of Corporate Audit Records
Reentry of an Alien Removed on National Security Grounds
Environmental Scheme Crimes
Destruction of Veterans’ Memorials
Registration of Certain Organizations
Escaping Custody/Escaped Federal Prisoners
Detention of Armed Vessel
Reproduction of Citizenship Papers
Examiner Performing Other Services
Disclosure of Confidential Information
Resistance to Extradition Agent
Exportation of Drugs
Rescue of Seized Property
Extortion
Domestic Terrorism
Retaliating Against a Federal Judge by False Claim or Slander of Title
Failure to Appear on Felony Offense
Domestic Violence Retaliating Against a Witness, Victim, or an Informant
Failure to Pay Legal Child Support Obligations
False Bail
Drug Abuse Violations
Robberies and Burglaries Involving Controlled Substances
Sexual Abuse
Drug Smuggling
Sabotage
Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Drug Trafficking
Sale of Citizenship Papers
Sexual Assault
DUI/DWI on Federal Property
Sale of Stolen Vehicles
Embezzlement Against Estate
Economic Espionage
Searches Without Warrant
Entering Train to Commit Crime
Election Law Crimes
Second Degree Murder
Enlistment to Serve Against the U.S.
Embezzlement
Serial Murders

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Written by: Juan Garcia

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