How it Works
Step 01
Create an Account
We'll verify your business for FCRA compliance and walk you through the simple ordering process.
Step 02
Get Permission
Easily send the candidate an invite, and we will do the rest, or obtain a signed authorization directly.
Step 03
Order Reports
Select from predefined packages or create a customized one on your own.
Step 04
Receive Results
Automatically receive notifications as results are returned.
Background Screening Services
An expanded scope of background screening services are available that can be added to any package to create a comprehensive and customized approach to your screening process. Add only those services you need, when you need them.
| Service | Description | Turnaround | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSN Trace and Address History | When conducting a background screening investigation, it’s critical to establish an accurate baseline for your research. Criminal records match by name and date-of birth primarily. The Social Security Trace provides a critical component of your research by validating that the name, date-of birth, and Social Security number provided by the applicant are correct.
Additionally, according to police statistics, over 90% of all crimes are committed in the County of residence. This is where the Address History comes in. The Address History report automatically populates the Counties where the applicant has lived for the next step in the process: The County Criminal Search. |
Instant | |
| County Criminal Court Search | It has been established that most crimes are committed in the County of residence. Populated by the SSN Trace and Address History, this search gives us the opportunity to go through District, County, and Municipal court records and verify potential record matches. All of the most up-to-date records are collected and reviewed through onsite visits by real researchers, or via direct electronic access. Court fees may apply | 1-3 business days | |
| Nationwide Criminal Records Search | Since it is not cost effective to search every County, in every State, this search is used as a supplement to expand the geographic scope of the County searches and covers approximately 96% (350 million records) of U.S. jurisdictions. This search is based on records contributed by the courts. Not all courts are included.
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Instant | |
| Federal Criminal Court Search | Records are searched among the 94 Federal Judicial District Criminal Courts for felonies and misdemeanors. Searches are performed based on first and last name, date of birth, social security number, and district. | 1 business day | |
| Nationwide Sex Offender Registries | Nationwide registered sex offenders in 50 states plus District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. | Instant | |
| Education Verification | Verification of attendance dates, majors, and degrees earned for any high school, college or university in the U.S. Each Education Verification covers a single school. SafeGuard is online with over 1,800 Colleges and Universities, or about 88% of all institutions of upper learning in the U.S. This means that approximately 88% of your Education Verification requests will now return results "instantly". | 1-3 business days | |
| Employment Verification | Verification of past positions, including dates employed and job title. | 1-5 business days | |
| Professional License Verification | Verification U.S. professional licenses, issue dates, expiration dates, titles, and current status. | 1-3 business days | |
| Driving History | State Driving Records History |
Instant | |
| Drug Testing | 4 Panel Urinalysis |
1-3 business days | |
| Employment Credit Reports | The Employment Credit Report provides address and employment history, social security fraud and public records search, along with a financial summary. Public records can include bankruptcies, liens, judgments, and collections. This credit report is specifically formatted for employment background screening purposes only and complies with FCRA requirements. | Instant | |
| Civil Court Records | Civil Court searches examine the civil courts’ index for civil lawsuits, liens, and judgments. By searching the civil court of general jurisdiction, it can be determined whether the individual or business has been the defendant in a civil court lawsuit and the outcome of the case. The report includes Plaintiff, complaint, civil court case type, and Judgment. *Court fees may apply. | 1-3 business days | |
| Healthcare Sanctions | The Healthcare Sanctions database contains information individuals or entities that may be the subject of adverse action by more than one agency for the same or different events from over 700 agency sources. This includes OIG, GSA, DEA, FDA, ORI, PHS, and Tricare, as well as information from all 50 states on individuals who have been the subject of State licensing board sanctions. | Instant | |
| International Background Screening | International Criminal Searches -Turnaround: 7 – 14 days International Education Verification -Turnaround: 7 – 14 days International Employment Verification -Turnaround: 7 – 14 days International Watch List (GlobalChek) - Turnaround: 1 – 2 days |
Varies | |
| I-9 Eligibility Verification | SafeGuard's electronic Form I-9 process is seamlessly integrated the USCIS E-Verify system. Once the electronic Form I-9 is entered, it is automatically run against the E-Verify system providing verification of identity and eligibility to work. | Instant | |
These searches cover the full range of research to conduct a thorough background screening report. If some are not relevant to you right now you are free to choose whichever you need and then can opt for other checks as well in the future. After our background screening services you won’t have to worry regarding any potential hires and you can make the best decisions going forward.
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