Criminal record checks policy template
If you are undertaking criminal record checks as part of your onboarding process, this model policy provides you with a legal, effective framework.
5 mins
What is a Criminal record checks policy?
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.
During onboarding / after changes / planned refresher
Internally issued to appropriate recipients in your Company
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
Criminal record checks
Overview
These policy outlines the requirement for some employees to undergo a criminal records check.
Scope
This policy is applicable to all employees of [company name].
General principles
If during your employment with us you are likely to come into contact with [sensitive information | children | vulnerable adults] (or certain other particular circumstances) you] may be required to undergo a criminal records check.
Should this be the case, we will discuss the situation with you prior to confirming your appointment (or relevant change to your job).
This policy [does not] form[s] part of your terms and conditions of employment.
Version: [1.0]
Issue date: [date]
Author: [name, job title]
Why buy our Criminal record checks policy template?
- It's easily editable and implementable, saving you time and money
- It's designed by CIPD accedited Chartered HR practitioners with operational experience in this area
- You will maintain compliance with ACAS guidelines, legislation, and industry best practices
- Email notifications for any updates made to this template or its accompanying materials
- 12 months of unrestricted access without any additional costs (any update in that period is free to you)
- A 25% discount on all library, toolkit, and template purchases/renewals
