We want this to be clear before you apply. A background check is never part of a KDT application, and nothing you send us when you apply authorizes one.
Not part of the application
The application doesn't ask about criminal history and doesn't ask you to consent to a background check. Some opportunities do require one, for example certain government contracts, security clearances and licensed security work. That's handled later, only if it applies to you.
When a check can happen
Only after we've made you a conditional offer, and only for a role that needs one. We'll tell you which role it's for and why.
Your written permission comes first
Before any check is run, we'll give you a separate disclosure, a document on its own that says only that a background check may be obtained for employment purposes, and ask for your written authorization. Without your authorization, no check is run. You can ask us for a copy of anything you sign.
Who runs it, and your rights
Checks are run by a consumer reporting agency. You'll receive A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which explains your right to see what's in a report and to dispute anything inaccurate.
If something might affect your offer
- We look at it individually: what it is, how long ago it was, and whether it bears on the role.
- Before deciding, we tell you, give you a copy of the report and the summary of your rights, and give you time to respond, for example to correct a mistake or explain the circumstances.
- If we then decide not to go ahead, we tell you in writing, with the reporting agency's contact details and your right to dispute the report with them.
State and local law
Where your state or city gives you more protection, such as California's Fair Chance Act or New York City's Fair Chance Act, we follow it.
Questions
Email contact@knightdivisiontactical.com. Ready to apply? Find your role.