Background Checks
Georgia Criminal Background Checks
The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department provides criminal history and background checks from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, excluding holidays.
Criminal History / Background Checks may be required for a variety of reasons such as employment, adoptions, and child/elder care providers. In order to request a Background Check / Criminal History, you must complete the Background Check Consent Form.
Fingerprint-Based Background Checks
The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department DOES NOT offer fingerprint-based background checks.
Requirements
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The person obtaining the background check for employment must apply in person.
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The Criminal History Consent Form must be completed by applicant.
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The applicant must have and be willing to present a valid picture I.D.
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The applicant’s signature on the form must be witnessed by an on-site Police Department notary prior to the consent form being notarized.
Fort Oglethorpe Police Department
900 City Hall Drive
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Non-Emergency
(706) 866-2512
Emergency
9-1-1
