How long do background checks take?

[Lynnie]

Since I have security clearance for the airport operating area up here in Atlanta I had to have a 10 year background check and fingerprints processed by the Federales. The prints were electronic. Took less than 10 days to get them back from the FBI...

Yep, electronic. Takes a day with the FBI - perhaps the 3rd party screener takes longer. Or, maybe they hire someone to dig up court records before getting back to your employer? You never know these days.