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Social Security Number Trace
County Criminal Court Search
National Criminal Database
Sex Offender Registry Search
Terrorist Watch List Search

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Criminal & Court Records

Social Security Number Trace

Confirm your candidate's identity with full names and reliable identifiers.

A background check starts with a Social Security Number Trace. We take the applicant's Social Security Number and check it against multiple public record databases and credit header sources. This returns full legal names and addresses, and confirms we found the right individual. The previous addresses help guide the screening process, because they show us where to start searching for court and criminal and records. A Social Security Number Trace reveals:

Full names
Aliases
Previous addresses
Jurisdictions

County Criminal Court Search

Check for local criminal charges with county court administrators.

County criminal records provide detailed information about misdemeanors, felonies and other crimes. Our researchers go to courthouses across the country to access their public record documents. When records are found, we provide information such as:

Criminal charges
Date of offense
Disposition
Filing date
Sentencing

State Level Criminal Search

Review criminal repositories and archives from the specified state.

A State Level Criminal Search broadens the search for criminal records. We check multiple counties and look for criminal records at every available courthouse within that state. This is an ideal expansion to the County Criminal Court Search. When records are found, they can provide information such as:

Offense description
Case number
Conviction status
Other relevant details

Federal Criminal Court Search

We check 94 U.S. judicial districts for criminal activities processed within the federal court system.

This search uncovers crimes that were prosecuted by the federal government. We recommend this product for individuals who are being considered for upper-level and high-profile positions within your company. Examples of federal crimes include:

Fraud
Drug trafficking
Tax evasion
Kidnapping
Bank robbery
Transportation of illegal aliens
Security and Exchange Commission crimes
Child pornography

National Criminal Database Search

This report includes data from county courthouses, administrative offices and correctional institutions in every state.

We check for criminal records within a proprietary database that is aggregated from all available jurisdictions throughout the country. This allows us to search for criminal records in areas that are outside of your applicant's address history. National searches provide data from:

State Records
County Courthouses
Correctional Institutions

Sex Offender Registry Search

Search records in the national sex offender registry, which covers every state and district.

This search is conducted on a state and nationwide level to ensure we find all existing records. If an offender moves before registering, then their records will not be available on a statewide search. Adding a national search allows us to obtain records even if the offender did not complete the registration process. If records are found, they can include:

Type of offense
Conviction
Sentencing
Victim's age
Other relevant details

Terrorist Watch List Search

Includes checks on terrorist watch lists, sanctions from financial institutions and other security-based searches.

This search identifies people who are wanted for, or have been convicted, of terrorist activities. It checks for individuals who are sanctioned from doing business with financial institutions, or maintaining domestic or international bank accounts. This is recommended for financial employees, transportation workers, state or government contractors, people who handle hazardous materials and individuals who have been out of the country for an extended time. We access the following databases:

United Nations Named Terrorist List
Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons
Bank of England Sanctions
Department of Defense Trade Controls (DTC) Debarred Parties
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Unverified Entity List
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Entity List
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Persons List
World Bank List of Debarred Firms

Wants & Warrants Search

Records are reviewed from state and county courthouses, and correctional institutions throughout the country.

This search checks a proprietary database of records gathered from state facilities, county courthouses, and correctional institutions across all 50 states. It shows you if someone is currently wanted for a crime, or if they have any extraditable arrest warrants. When records are found, we contact local police departments and request additional information. That information can include:

Possible warrant issued
Name of the issuing police department
Contact information for the issuing police department

County Civil Court Search

Details on legal actions initiated by or brought against an applicant, including case type, disposition and judgment.

This search shows you if an applicant was a defendant or plaintiff in a civil lawsuit. We search for records from the counties’ upper courts. This is recommended for contractors and sub-contractors. A search can yield information such as:

Breach of contract
Malpractice lawsuits
Foreclosures

Verifications

Employment Verification

We confirm employment dates, starting and ending position and other relevant facts.

This search verifies employment information provided by applicants. It helps you confirm that an individual has the skills and training required for the job. Use this report to verify:

Dates of employment
Starting/ending position

Education Verification

Our specialists verify degrees, diplomas, online courses, years of attendance and other educational achievements.

This search verifies the education history provided by your applicants. Use it to ensure a candidate has the required degree and education for the job to which they are applying. Our team of Verification Specialists is trained to verify:

Degrees
Diplomas
Online courses
Years of attendance

Reference Verification

References are questioned about a candidate's reliability, communication skills, personal strengths and other assets.

We interview an applicant's professional references to help you learn how they are perceived by colleagues. To start, we ask about the length and nature of each relationship to develop a more complete picture. Our team is trained to obtain useful information about your candidates, such as:

Work ethic
Character
Communication skills
Reliability
Strengths
Weaknesses
Ability to work under stress

Credential Verification

We confirm whether or not an applicant has a specific type of professional license, certification or credential.

Some jobs require specific credentials or professional licenses. Our team verifies that an applicant meets all such requirements. Credential Verifications are essential for a variety of positions, including:

Nurses
Architects
Engineers
Realtors
Certified Public Accountants
Lawyers
Physical Therapists
Cosmetologists
Private Investigators
Construction and Building Contractors

Workers' Compensation Search

See if an applicant filed a claim at previous jobs. If so, get the date, incident details, injury description and more.

A Workers' Compensation Search cannot be used to determine employment eligibility, but it can be used for placement purposes. Some states have disclosure limitations, so we encourage you to contact us before ordering. A complete report can include, but is not limited to:

Claim status
Date of incident
Incident details
Injury description
Amount collected
Time out of work

Position-Specific Searches

Motor Vehicle Record Search

We confirm the status of anyone's license, check for traffic violations and review their accident history.

This search shows you an applicant's license class and status along with any reportable convictions, infractions or accidents. It also lets you know if a candidate is properly licensed for different vehicle types, such as semi-trailer trucks. We recommend Motor Vehicle Record Searches for:

Delivery Drivers
Large Vehicle Operators
Couriers
Sales Representatives
Sub-contractors

Employment Credit Report

Learn about a candidate's credit history and financial background - ideal for positions that will handle financial transactions.

Pre-Employment Evaluation Reports (PEER) are essential for positions that handle financial transactions or company revenue. PEER reports provide information about your candidate's account status with creditors, bankruptcies, and financial civil judgments. They give an overview of an applicant's finances, but do not provide a credit score. We recommend these reports for positions that deal with money, such as:

Bank Tellers
Financial Advisors
Sales Executives
Inventory Managers
Mid/Upper Level Managers
Any position that has access to company or partner funds

Drug Screening

Choose either a 5, 10 or 14 panel screen for thorough testing. We have screening facilities throughout the U.S.

Our partner has collection sites throughout the country to provide convenient screening services. 5, 10 or 14 panel screenings are available and positive results are handled by a Medical Review Officer to ensure compliance. Five Panel Drug Screening

Amphetamines (amphetamine and methamphetamine)
Cocaine metabolite
Marijuana metabolites
Opiates (codeine and morphine)
Phencyclidine

Ten Panel Drug Screening

Same components as the Five Panel +
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Methadone
Propoxyphene
Creatinine

Fourteen Panel Drug Screening

Same components as the Ten Panel +
Hydrocodone
Hydromorphone
Oxymorphone
Oxycodone

FACIS®

The "Gold Standard" for healthcare screening - used to determine someone's eligibility to work in healthcare.

FACIS® (Fraud and Abuse Control Information System) searches are used to ensure candidates are eligible to work in the healthcare industry, and to guarantee compliance in the screening process. There are 4 levels of FACIS® reports:

Level 1: OIG, GSA, DEA, FDA, PHS, ORI, TRICARE and OFAC-SDN data (federal only) and Medicare Opt-Out.
Level 1M: Level 1 plus State Medicaid sanctions, 42 HEAT sources and 51 AG Notice and Release sources, and state level procurement/contractor debarment sources.
Level 2: Levels 1 & 1M plus state-level board / source information for one specified state.
Level 3: Levels 1, 1M & 2 and the sanctioning boards from all 56 U.S. jurisdictions across all provider types.

OIG/SAM Sanctions Search

We find out if a candidate is listed, and therefore prohibited from participating in federally funded healthcare programs or federal contracts.

Use this to see if an applicant is sanctioned and/or excluded from participation in all federally funded healthcare programs including Medicare and Medicaid or from being awarded or participating in federal contracts. These searches are strongly recommended for every position in the medical industry, even if the person will not provide healthcare services. Hiring a person who is on these lists could result in fines and other penalties. There are various reasons a person might be listed, including:

Fraud
Patient abuse
Licensing board disciplinary actions
Failure to repay student loans

International Reports

International Criminal Search

We search for felonies, misdemeanors, declarations and other criminal charges from more than 70 countries.

Use an International Criminal Search to see if a candidate has criminal records outside of the United States. This is recommended for contractors who have been overseas for at least two months or applicants who have recently immigrated. If we find records, your report can include:

Details about offenses
Declarations from local authorities

International Identity Search

We’ll confirm identities of people from most every country, using passports, ID cards, licenses and related documents.

Each country has a distinct set of privacy requirements, which impacts the amount of personal data that can be collected in certain areas. In most cases, we are able to authenticate and provide data from:

Passports
National identity cards
Licenses
Other identifying documents

International Credit Reports

We provide fully compliant reports which are used to add another level of identifying your applicant.

We offer credit reports from more than 70 countries, and remain strictly compliant with the laws governing these reports by nation, state and territory.
The availability of credit data varies by country. Our reports generally include: