This guide describes how to apply for jobs using the Career Page web site. The process consists of the following steps:This is a conditional offer of employment with the Office of the District Attorney. Official Job Application. To get a California background check, employers can choose to search public records themselves or use a CRA to handle the screening process. Employment Connection offers a job application template which may be used as a guide for completing job applications at any employer. The form will be separated from your application before the screening process, will be kept confidential, and in no way will be used in the selection process. Based upon my experience an SSN is not required to run a background check. But it sure makes it easier. Are you applying to a job working for the county?