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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for first background check in the United States is $15.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between First Background Check vs Fingerprint Technician?

AspectFirst Background CheckFingerprint Technician
Required CredentialsBackground screening certification, sometimes security or compliance trainingFingerprinting certification, technical training in fingerprinting methods
Work EnvironmentOffices, security agencies, or online platformsLaw enforcement agencies, private security firms, or mobile fingerprinting services
Industry UsageEmployment screening, tenant screening, licensingCriminal investigations, background verification, law enforcement support

First Background Check involves verifying an individual's history for employment or licensing purposes, often through online or office-based screening. Fingerprint Technicians specialize in capturing and processing fingerprint data for criminal records or background checks. While both roles support background verification, First Background Check is broader in scope, whereas Fingerprint Technician focuses specifically on fingerprinting procedures.

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Infographic showing various First Background Check job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,650 per year, or $15.7 per hour.
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City of Appleton, WI

Appleton, WI • On-site

Temporary

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Salary: $0.00 Hourly
Location : Parks and Recreation, Appleton, WI
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2026-2
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Recreation - Seasonal Workers
Opening Date: 01/06/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Examples of Duties
Per City policy, we are required to run an annual background check on our seasonal employees. The employees of the following positions are requested to complete this application with the information needed for the background. Those positions are: Dance Instructor, Dance Assistant Instructor, Recreation Instructor II & III, and Fitness Instructor.
This position is a non-benefited position with the City of Appleton.
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For purposes of conducting a background, please list your legal name (first, middle initial, last) and any former names (maiden, etc.)
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For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your birth date (month/day/year).
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For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your driver's license number. If you do not have a driver's license, please list N/A.
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For purposes of conducting a background check, please list any previous addresses you have had in the last 5 years.
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If any former addresses have been OUT OF STATE, please list your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. If not applicable, please type N/A.
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I certify that all information I have provided is correct. I understand that falsification of information, or omissions from this application may result in disqualification or removal from a volunteer position. I understand that the information provided will be used to conduct a criminal background check.
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