Criminal Background Checks
The Jamestown Police Department is authorized by Rhode Island General Laws to conduct the criminal background checks listed in the chart below. If the reason you need a criminal background check is not listed below please visit the RI Attorney General’s website at http://www.riag.ri.gov/BCI/ for further information.
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Reason for Background Check |
Fee |
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Adoption |
$45 |
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Child / Day Care Employee |
No Fee |
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DCYF Employees |
$45 |
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Firefighter Employment |
$45 |
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Foster Care |
No Fee |
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Massage Therapist |
$45 |
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Medical Marijuana Caregiver |
$45 |
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Medical Marijuana Cultivator |
$45 |
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Mental Health Employees |
$45 |
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Religious Organization Employee or Volunteer |
$45 |
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School Employees |
$45 |
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Youth Serving Agency |
$45 |
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In order to obtain a nationwide criminal background check you must provide the following:
- Completed Application (available at the Jamestown Police Department)
- Conditional Offer of Employment (or other documentation indicating reason for background check)
- Fee (if applicable)
The results of the criminal background check will be sent directly to the employer/requesting agency. If you provide an email address, a copy will be emailed to you for your records. Most background checks will only notify the requesting agency/employer if a criminal record exists that contains “disqualifying information” as defined by Rhode Island General Laws. In those cases, if a criminal record exists the specific contents of that record are not revealed.
** JAMESTOWN School Volunteers are required to apply for a background check through the School. Jamestown Police will only process Jamestown School volunteer background checks received directly from the school. If you require a background check to volunteer for a different school system you may make that request in person at the Jamestown Police Department.