How long does the CMS hiring process take?

There are four main steps to the hiring process for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools that are handled by Bchex:

1. Background Check - The background check typically takes around 2-3 days to complete.  You can check the status of the background check at the Applicant Portal.  You will be notified when this is complete via email.
2. Drug Test - Processing at the lab takes around 2-3 days.  Processing does not start until after the lab receives the sample, which may take a day or two to arrive.  The final result of your drug screen will be available to you in the Applicant Portal.  
3. Health Screening Services - This is totally up to you!  You can choose an appointment date that works for you.  The health exam is completed in the same visit, but the TB skin test requires that you come back after 2 days to have the results read.  They will be available immediately after the result is read.
4. Fingerprinting and I-9 Services - These services are completed during your scheduled visit to the CMS office.  Each service takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

More detailed information about the CMS Hiring Process can be found in our article here.