An AFP Police check may be used to assist in pre-employment background screening so employers can make informed decisions about individuals and their suitability to a role. An AFP Police check runs the candidate's name against police records to see if they have a recorded criminal history. It looks for disclosable outcomes and pending charges in accordance with spent convictions legislation and/or information release policies.
VETTING.com can help you process your AFP police check online in just a few quick clicks, and retain full visibility through the course of the check. You can also request this check for numerous candidates at once, saving you valuable time. You can check the cost of an AFP police check application and other checks we offer .
These checks are recommended for roles relating to the Australian Federal government, eg. for immigration and visa applications, people applying for employment with the Commonwealth Government or roles in financial services, and those residing in the ACT and Jervis Bay Territory.
Standard information such as name, previous names, date/place of birth and contact information, along with identification documents totalling 100 points are required for this check. Ten years of residential address history in Australia is also required.
Both checks investigate criminal history by checking police records, but the AFP check is best for those
applying for a role in the Commonwealth Government or in financial services, or people undergoing visa and
immigration applications. They can also be used for people applying for employment overseas, or adoptions
(including international adoptions).
The Australian national police check
is suitable for most other types of employment.
These are classed as 'point-in-time' checks, and are typically valid for 12 months, after which time an organisation may request a new check. An AFP check may not be used across different organisations, as the depth of the check may differ depending on the prospective role.
COMPLETION TIME: 5-15 BUSINESS DAYS
COVERAGE: AUSTRALIA
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