Package Option One – Direct Call SearchesUp to 5 total verifications of any combination within this package.
· Employment Verifications
· Education Verification
· Certification Verification
· License Verification Social Security Address Trace
Package Option Two – Advanced ServiceUp to 5 total verifications of any combination within this package.
· Employment Verifications
· Education Verification
· Certification Verification
· License Verification Social Security Address TraceTwo County Criminal Search (7-year)Motor Vehicle ReportWith or without Drug Testing
Package Option Three – Comprehensive Service ApproachUp to 5 total verifications of any combination within this package.
· Employment Verifications
· Education Verification
· Certification Verification
· License Verification Social Security Address TraceNationwide Criminal SearchTwo County Criminal Search (7-year)Motor Vehicle ReportWith or without Drug Testing
Customize Option: Build your own Background Screening Package form the service options below to meet your specific need.
Background service Descriptions:
National Criminal Index Check
The National Criminal Index Check is our proprietary database extending your criminal records reach by combining our instant criminal database with a hands-on criminal records check. Our National Criminal index Check is the largest and most up to date national criminal index in the USA, containing over 750 million criminal records from multiple sources including county court records, state repositories, Department of Corrections (DOC), Administration of the Court (AOC), state sex offender registries, government and terrorist watchlists, and more. To maintain FCRA & State compliance, all “hits” are then verified with the jurisdiction for identity and final disposition. Our National Criminal Index Check is simply the best nationwide criminal index available anywhere. As a supplemental search our clients have seen up to a 50% increase in criminal hits.
Statewide Criminal Database
Statewide Repositories are excellent tools to use in addition to county level searches. Most are available as part of our National Criminal Index Check and others are accessible only as a non-instant search. The strength of this search is that it allows you to get a thumbnail sketch of a large area. The weakness of this search is that no database is 100% accurate. Therefore, best practice is to conduct both the County and Statewide Searches. If your State is not on the list, select a Non-Instant Statewide Search or A Non-Instant County Criminal Search.
County Criminal Felony Misdemeanor
As one of the most accurate sources for uncovering criminal records, county criminal searches return information from the courthouse records in which the conviction is recorded. All Criminal Justice Starts At The County Level A County Search, although limited in it's geographic scope, may be the only way to obtain the most accurate and up to date information. The county criminal search is the basic building block of any background check program. Our company maintains a network of researchers in each of the more than 3,000 U.S. counties who conduct courthouse research on a daily basis. Due to the manual nature of the assignments turnaround time can vary anywhere between 24 hours to 5 days and court access fees vary.
Federal District Court Criminal Records
Federal criminal records show criminal complaints brought by the U.S. government against defendants for violations of federal criminal law. The Federal court system is totally separate from the State and County court systems. Crimes reported in a federal criminal record include only those offenses that are federally prosecuted (violations of federal law as enforced by the FBI, DEA, ATF) as opposed to local and state law. Federal violations will generally not appear in either a county or statewide criminal check. Examples of federal crimes include: mail fraud, bank robbery, crimes committed in an airport, interstate drug trafficking and kidnapping. If you are interested in a complete and thorough background check, federal searches are a must.
Criminal Hands-On Statewide Indexes
The Hands-on statewide criminal search is necessary if the state provides little or insufficient instant data. In these states we recommend to do either the non-instant statewide or a county criminal and misdemeanor search.
Statewide Delaware Criminal Search
Statewide Louisiana Criminal Search
Statewide Maryland Criminal Search
Statewide Massachusetts Criminal Search
Statewide New Hampshire Criminal Search
Statewide South Dakota Criminal Search
Statewide West Virginia Criminal Search
Statewide Wyoming Criminal Search
International Criminal Scan
This database identifies individuals linked to terrorism or otherwise listed on government watch lists, improving compliance with the Patriot Act. This enhanced version of our International Terrorist Fugitive Scan includes an additional 100 data sources from U.S., foreign governments, and international watch list data sources to help your clients minimize risk.
Terrorist Fugitive Scan
This Search is a scan of the following databases to see if and individual is listed on any international banned, wanted, or sanctioned lists. OFAC Service, England List, UN List, Canada List, World Bank List, US Bureau List, FBI List, Foreign Chiefs and Diplomats, European List, and the Interpol List.
Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
This is a nationwide search of national records and a specific state’s live repository based on the individual’s applicant history. We have access to the best SOR data in the industry, with coverage of information from sources in 49 states, including Washington DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Details generally include: identifiers, registered addresses, aliases, case numbers, charges, conviction details, and period of incarceration.
OCA New York County Statewide Search
This is a search of the Statewide computer database of cases in the State OCA files and in most cases will include all of the following: Felonies, misdemeanors and violations in all-5 boroughs of NYC are covered back to September 1976. On Long Island, which includes Nassau Suffolk County, felonies and misdemeanors and most violations are covered back to 1981. In the remaining counties in NY State, with the exception of Orange County, NY, the search covers felonies and most misdemeanors. The only cases not likely to appear are violations and minor misdemeanors that start and end in a town or municipal court and do not reach the county level. In almost all these counties the search covers the last 20 years. In Orange County, NY, the search covers back to 1993.
Social Security Address Trace
Our Social Security Address Trace is a powerful investigative tool that details all available names and addresses associated with the SSN and provides information on individuals' past locations and movement patterns. Much more than simple credit bureau information, we access our national database that includes information provided by the credit header plus hundreds of other sources, such as public records, phone records, etc.
The Social Security Address Trace establishes a starting point and allows for better and a more complete background checks by verifying and returning information on applicants: Full Name, Age/DOB, Complete Address History, and Dates at listed Addresses plus Phone Numbers.
This information is then used to develop possible names and addresses not provided on the application on which additional criminal history searches can be conducted.
Social Security Address Trace Criminal Report
Our Social Security Address Trace Criminal Report is designed to save time and money. We manually analyze the Social Security Address Trace Report and add the Hands-On Criminal County searches for all counties of residence for the past 10 yrs.
Civil Records
Research non-criminal litigation to which your applicant has been a party. A civil records search will identify suits filed by individuals or corporations, including product liability suits, civil rights violations and judgment for non-payment of goods, as well as litigation related to divorce, marriage and child custody. Civil records are retrieved from local courts by our nationwide network of court researchers.
Civil Lower Court Search: Lower civil searches identify lower value cases such as eviction, small claims and minor disputes. The lower civil courts generally do not handle cases where the dollar amount in dispute exceeds $5,000.
Civil Upper Court Search: Upper Civil searches are generally of higher value, cases such as divorce and other more substantial monetary settlements. High profile civil cases are generally handled in the civil upper court.
Federal District Court Civil Records
Federal civil searches (usually white collar offenses) include records that involve alleged violations of federal statutory or constitutional rights. These civil cases are brought by individuals, businesses or governmental entities; they may seek monetary damages, request injunctions to stop allegedly illegal behavior or monetarily pursue other remedies provided by law. Federal civil cases deal with many types of issues, including interstate commerce, anti-trust activity and violations of federal codes.
Motor Vehicle Records Report
Our company offers MVR reports solely for employment purpose. By compiling information from a state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), an MVR can assist you in identifying individuals whose driving record indicates a bad risk for your business. If an employee is on the road for company business, a regular review of his/her driving record is a smart investment. An MVR will typically include 3 - 7 years of license information depending on the state and will include such information as license status, moving violations, accidents, and court appearances. Motor Vehicle reports in all state are subject to state fees.
Equifax Employment Credit Report
An Equifax Persona Credit Report enables you to: Review applicant credit history Verify background information and personal data Quickly and easily assess applicants for potential risk Comply with government regulations Provide employees value-added benefits through personal credit information solutions Help employees better manage and protect their financial health Improve productivity and employee satisfaction Turn-around time: next day. *Signed release and additional credentialing may be required before obtaining an Employment Credit Report.
Equifax Tenant Credit Report
Landlords, apartment managers and homeowners can utilize credit reports to screen potential tenants. Tenant credit reports offer valuable insight into a potential tenant's financial responsibility. The best indicator of a tenant's future behavior is their past behavior.
Federal Bankruptcy Filings
We have real time access to Federal Bankruptcy filings which cover all types of commercial bankruptcies (Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13.) The Bankruptcy report can determine if a potential hire has become insolvent. Some examples of bankruptcy information that will be delivered are: Filing Number, Filing Type, Filing Date, Filing Location, Assets, Liabilities, Debtors, and Discharge Date.
Federal Tax Lien - Personal
A Federal Tax Lien is a claim against assets filed by the against property of a person who owes back taxes. This search is a good choice for an applicant applying for a financially sensitive position.
State Tax Lien - Personal
A State Tax Lien is a claim against assets filed by a taxing authority (county) against property of a person who owes back taxes. This search is a good choice for applicants applying for financially sensitive positions.
HealthCare Sanction Index
Provides sanction information on individuals and healthcare organizations from the following federal sources: Office of Inspector General (OIG), General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Debarments, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Tri-Care (Formerly Champus)
National Eviction Registry
National Eviction Registry helps select the best residents. This service includes exclusive access to the industry's largest database of landlord-tenant records, critical information not available from credit reports alone. This comprehensive easy-to-read report delivers a summary of past court actions, prior landlord inquiries, and landlord-reported history.
Certification Verification
The certificate and license verification can confirm your applicant has the necessary certification to perform his or her job. Medical, nursing, aviation, accounting, and attorney are just a few of the many licenses that can be verified.
Education Verification
Education Verification is an easy and inexpensive way to determine the validity of an applicant's educational history. Our company verifies with each school of record the dates of attendance, the degree obtained, and even if the institution exists. Turnaround times vary by institution.
Employment Verification
Previous Employment Verification should be the cornerstone of any good screening program. Verifying salary, position, and dates of employment is one of the easiest ways to ensure disclosure on behalf of an applicant.
International Education Verification
International Education Verification verifies with each school of record the dates of attendance, the degree obtained, and even if the institution exists. We employ a team of verifiers that are fluent in several languages. All verifications are done over the phone by US employees. We do not believe in off-shoring and keep all personally identifiable information (PII) in the USA. Additional fees apply to international verifications and often a copy of the degree or diploma is required.
International Employment Verification
We verify salary, position, and dates of employment for position outside of the United States. We do not believe in off-shoring and keep all personally identifiable information (PII) in the USA. Additional fees apply to international verifications and often a copy of the degree or diploma is required.
Reference Verification
Many companies have traditionally checked references in-house. However, if your company has grown to the point where doing so is not cost or time-effective, let us check references for you.
Workers Compensation
This search provides insight into past workers compensation claims filed by the subject. Information provided will help guide employers to avoid placing the subject into a position that may pose risk of re-injury and help identify habitual claim filers. Not available in all states, signed release required.
Business Credit Report
With a business credit report you can find out a company’s trade information and know their payment history, Discover if they have any bank loans, Know their leasing information (where available), Find out public record information about any bankruptcies and UCC filings.
Certificate of Good Standing
Certificate issued by the designated authority in a state to verify that a corporation actually exists, has paid all its statutory dues, has met all filing requirements and, therefore, is authorized to transact business in that state.
10 Panel Pre-Employment Drug Test
Our Lab based urine drug test for ten illegal drug substances is an important component of an effective employee screening program helping to reduce some of the workforce problems associated with employee drug use, including accidents, absenteeism, employee theft, and others. We have thousands of specimen collection sites available nationwide offering national coverage for organizations of any size or industry, and providing streamlined, integrated solutions.
