SERVICES
Search | Information Provided | Purpose of the Search | Details / Variations |
County Criminal Records | 7-year Felony and Misdemeanor convictions history and pending court cases. |
1. Reduces risk of negligent hiring. 2. Reduces workplace violence. 3. Reduces theft. 4. Ensures safety of employees and customers. |
Access varies by county. DOB required. Recommend search of each county of residence of the past seven years. |
SSN Trace |
1. Names associated with the SSN. |
1. Provides additional confirmation of the identify of the candidate. 2. Provides insight into fraudulent use. |
Records are compiled from the "header" (name, addresses, SSN of the subject) of all three major credit bureau files. |
Driving Record |
1. Driving history - past three years. 2. Other names used. 3. Verifies identity. 4. Provides driving privilege status. |
1. Insight into the candidate's level of responsibility. 2. License status. 3. Identity verification. 4. History of citations, accidents or suspensions. 5. Drug/alcohol related incidences. |
Not available in all states. Some states require signature of subject on a state-specific request form. |
Employment History |
1. Dates of employment. 2. Job title. 3. Salary. 4. Reason for leaving. 5. Eligibility for re-hire. |
1. Confirms resume/application information. 2. Verifies previous job history. |
Not all information is available from some employers. |
Education Verification |
1. Degree confirmation. 2. Date degree conferred. 3. Dates attended. 4. Special honors awarded. |
1. Ensures candidate's ability to perform the job. 2. Confirms candidate's resume information. |
Not available in all countries other than the United States. |
Professional Certification Or License |
1. License validity. 2. Date issued. 3. Licensing authority. |
Insight into the candidate's credentials or license needed to do the job. | |
Civil Filings Search |
1. Civil judgments. 2. Tax liens. 3. Bankruptcy. |
Insight into subject's level of responsibility. | No additional credit consent form required. This search can be requested in lieu of a full credit report. |
Workers Compensation History |
1. Worker's Comp claims. 2. Previous injuries |
Insight into the candidate's ability to perform functions of positions with physical requirements. |
Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act. Some states have specific requirements for requesting WC history. |
Federal Criminal Search |
1. Federal drug crimes 8. Immigration Offenses |
1. Reduces risk of negligent hiring. 2. Ensures safety of employer/customers. 3. Protects employer assets. |
This is a search for crimes filed in Federal court, rather than a county court. |
Sex Offender Registry | Offenders who have been convicted of crimes against a minor, or a sexually violent offense. | Especially pertinent for employees who have contact with children, the elderly or the infirm: or have access to individual residences. | National search of all states hosting a SOR in conjunction with the dept of justice. |
Professional References |
Answers to client-specific questions asked of references provided by the candidate. | Insight into the candidate's job performance, interpersonal skills, abilities, etc. | Name, phone number, and email address of references must be provided by the candidate. |
International Searches | Criminal records search, education and employment verifications. | Outsourced to a reliable 3rd party. Additional costs incurred. | |
Character Risk Assesment | Character Risk Reports are reliable indicators of a candidate's character risk level regardless of whether he/she has a criminal record. | Reduce the employer's risk of employee violence, harassment, sabotage, and theft in the workplace. | Administered by Boston Biometrics, a reliable 3rd party. |
Job Performance Score | Indicates on a sliding scale the degree to which a candidate will be successful in a given job. | The Probability of Success number is based on how closely the candidate's Character Traits and Personality Type match the job's tangible requirements. | Administered by Boston Biometrics, a reliable 3rd party. |