Does JCPenney Do Pre-Employment Background Checks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, JCPenney incorporates the background check into its pre-employment process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The background check helps the company\u2019s human resources department verify job applicants\u2019 education and employment history, criminal record, identity, address, and other important information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process takes at least three business days, according to current and former employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When past criminal convictions exclude an applicant from employment, JCPenney may include an individualized assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This process allows the applicant an opportunity to exclude himself\/herself from the conviction(s). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A human resources representative assesses the additional data to determine if it is sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an Equal Opportunity Employer \u201cEOE,\u201d JCPenney is all about giving job seekers ample opportunity to dispute any past criminal convictions that do not apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The individualized assessment does not apply to all criminal convictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are all applicants required to undergo a background check? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, only applicants deemed eligible for specific positions are required to sign a background check authorization. JCPenney does not run background checks for unqualified job applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants who have misdemeanor and\/or felony convictions should broach the topic at the end of the interview. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experts recommend impacted applicants bring a copy of their criminal records to the interview. Leaving the copy with the interviewer is up to the applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n