Plain-Language Summary

This law authorizes the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to conduct criminal background checks on job applicants. Applicants must submit fingerprints and personal information for criminal record verification, which is then reviewed to assess suitability for the position. The Authority considers various factors, such as the nature of past crimes and their relevance to the job, before making employment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority are subject to background checks, including fingerprinting and criminal record review.

Applicants must submit personal descriptive information and fingerprints, which are forwarded to the Central Criminal Records Exchange and the FBI for criminal history verification.

The Authority considers factors such as the nature of the crime, its relevance to the job, the time elapsed since the offense, and the applicant's age at the time of the crime.

Yes, applicants can request their criminal history record information from the Central Criminal Records Exchange to review what is on file.