Core Components of an Employment Background Check
We recognize that background screening needs vary by employer. Understanding the core components of basic checks versus comprehensive is key.
Description of Background Services, Including Add-ons
SSN Trace + AddressHistory
Included in Basic, Standard, and Premium Checks
Verify names, aliases, and previous addresses of your candidate based on their social security number. This step validates that the candidate’s SSN matches the legal name and aliases connected to any criminal records.
7-Year County Court Check
Included in Standard, and Premium Checks
Use our national network of professional court runners to search at the county level for the most targeted, up-to-date and accurate information, particularly for counties where the records have not been digitized.
National Criminal Database Search
Included in Basic, Standard, and Premium Checks
Search criminal records databases from all 50 states, including digitized records from Department of Corrections, Administrative Office of the Courts and county court records.
Motor Vehicle Records
Add-on Report
Verify candidate has a valid driver’s license and a clean driving history. Schedule bulk annual MVRs to stay on top of DOT compliance.
Credit & Financial Check
Add-on Report
Review financial history insights including notifications of civil judgments, tax liens, bankruptcies, unpaid bills from collection agencies, credit and payment history records, and other credit inquiries made on the candidate.
Education Verification
Included in Premium Checks
Verify an applicant’s attendance dates, majors, and degrees earned for any high school, college or university in the U.S. Each Education Verification covers a single school.
Employment Verification
Included in Premium Checks
It’s a hassle calling an applicant’s list of employers. Employer verification confirms a previous employment position, title, and salary.
Drug Screening
Add-on Service
This check includes a 5-panel urine test. Candidates are screened for Amphetamines, Phencyclidine, Cocaine, Opiates and Marijuana.
Domestic Terrorist Watch List Check
Included in Standard, and Premium Checks
Search the FBI and OFAC’s list of wanted criminals and terrorists in the United States.
Sex Offender List Check
Included in Basic, Standard, and Premium Checks
Search a multi-state sex offender registry that includes hundreds of thousands of offender records nationwide.
