Criminal record checks policy template

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If you are undertaking criminal record checks as part of your onboarding process, this model policy provides you with a legal, effective framework.

Specs:
5 mins to read, 10 mins to prep
450 words, 2 A4 pages
Reviewed 4 September 2025

Criminal record checks policy

1   Overview

1.1   This policy sets out the circumstances in which employees may be required to undergo a criminal records check.

1.2   The purpose of this policy is to ensure that [company name] meets its legal and safeguarding responsibilities while maintaining a fair and transparent process for all employees.

2   Scope

2.1   This policy applies to all employees of [company name], whether permanent, fixed-term, temporary, or engaged on a casual basis. It may also extend to contractors, agency staff, or volunteers where the nature of their role requires such checks.

3   General principles

If, during your employment with us, your role involves contact with [sensitive information | children | vulnerable adults] or falls under any other legally defined circumstances, you may be required to undergo a criminal records check. This requirement is in place to protect both individuals and the organisation, and to

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What is this for?

Knowing ahead of time whether a candidate has a violent, threatening, or high-risk criminal history allows you to make more informed hiring decisions based on your organisation's risk tolerance, job-specific requirements, industry regulations, and other factors.

criminal record checks policy template

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