What Records Loudon County May Check Before Hiring You — A Position-Based Checklist

For most Loudon County jobs, expect a basic background review pulling from both public and private sources. The County says it may request information about your education and credentials, criminal history records, references, and driving record (MVR). If any of those areas are relevant to the role you're after, come prepared. Know your dates, be ready to explain any gaps, and give your references a heads-up that they might get a call.

Jobs involving access to children in a childcare program or detention center trigger a deeper review. Loudon County says the record check goes beyond a standard conviction search. The County may obtain records that include pending criminal charges of any kind, convictions that resulted in suspended or reduced sentences, and any investigations by the Department of Children's Services and/or the Department of Health. The scope is broader here, and issues still in progress can show up in the review.

1. Confirm whether the role is covered - Fingerprinting applies if the position requires proximity to school children (Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-5-413) or access to children in a childcare agency or detention center (Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-5-109).
2. Provide fingerprint samples when asked - Loudon County requires fingerprint samples for these covered roles to verify your criminal history information.

Applying for work that involves direct care of, or contact with, elderly or disabled individuals? Loudon County goes beyond a criminal history check. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 71-2-111, the County will verify whether you are listed on the Vulnerable Persons Registry for reports of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of a client's assets. This check is specifically tied to roles where you'd be around vulnerable adults.

County Health Department jobs come with an extra layer of screening on top of the usual checks. Loudon County says applicants for these positions will have a criminal history check and a Vulnerable Persons Registry verification. Their name will also be checked against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General's list of debarred individuals. If you've worked in health care or government-funded programs before, this is one of the key eligibility lists employers look at.

Here's a detail that surprises people: your permission doesn't expire on its own. Loudon County says the authorization you sign allowing it to obtain these records is continuing and stays valid unless you revoke it in writing. If you apply for multiple roles or your hiring process drags out, that continuing authorization can matter.