I am wondering if anybody has experience with these two situations:

Asking applicants to do a trial period before hiring (say, trial period of 2 weeks with a set amount of pay for those 2 weeks, then the offered salary after passing).  I know of some jobs that do this, but not having been on either side of the process before, I am looking for any pros and cons.  

And, considering this potential position is in collections, and our particular institution contains many dangerous objects, including firearms, how many of you have ever required/submitted to a background check?  I have heard a number of people recommend this as a precaution, but again, have not had cause to do so.  

Any thoughts are very much appreciated, and if anybody is more comfortable replying off-list, please do. 

Many thanks,
Sylvia

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