Yes, UGI makes it known there will be a background check. Here’s what we were told:
“A background check on new hires will be performed after the offer is extended.”
Something to keep in mind regarding background checks:
There are many states that now only look at an offense if it is less than seven years old. Here is a list of those states:
- California
- Colorado
- Kansas
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Texas
- Washington
There are eight states that don’t consider court cases where you were found not guilty. Check these out:
- Alaska
- California
- Hawaii
- Indiana (limited check)
- Kentucky
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- New York
Unfortunately, there are some states that still look at everything. The following are those states:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- DC
- Delaware
- Florida
- Idaho
- Indiana (extensive check)
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Company ratings
UGI has only 26 reviews on glassdoor.com, with a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
UGI received many high ratings from being a good place to work with a wide variety of benefits. They even offer pet insurance! However, their downfall seems to be the high turnover rate.
What felony convictions might have a hard time getting hired here?
There are a few convictions that may may it difficult in obtaining a job with UGI. It will depend on the job chosen. For example:
- Theft, like identity theft
- Substance abuse, including a DUI
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Violent convictions, such as assault
Does UGI drug test?
Yes, it was made clear on a majority of job listings there would be a drug screen as well as a background check. However, there were a few listings that did not state this. As always, we suggest being prepared for a drug screen anyway.
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