A BCI background check is a type of background check conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) . BCI completes such background checks by comparing fingerprints received against a database of criminal fingerprints to determine if there is a criminal record. These checks are often required by public and private employers, schools, day care centers, health care facilities, and others as part of the hiring process. Some individuals are also required to have a background check to obtain professional licensure. The purpose of a background check is to identify any potential red flags that might affect a persons eligibility for employment or other opportunities. Information gathered from the background check will be reported to authorized entities, such as employers or government offices, who can use it for decision-making purposes. The background check conducted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) will show a persons criminal record, if any, in the state of Ohio, including information on felony and misdemeanor convictions, as well as pending criminal cases.