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Employment Background Screening
 

PreTrax’s employment background screening solutions have the coverage to satisfy the needs of any organization. Through the implementation of best practices, we’ll help your organization design and deploy a successful screening program that you can easily operate. Additionally, you’ll have real-time access to all background screening reports via the Web anytime and from anywhere.

With PreTrax’s Background Screening Services, you enjoy:

• Comprehensive domestic and Canadian coverage
• The flexibility to order and manage jobs via the Web anywhere, anytime
• The most accurate and current information available
• High quality searches completed in the quickest possible time
• In-house quality control procedures ensures accurate reporting compliant with all FCRA & State laws

 PreTrax’s Employment Background Screening Services include:


Sample Packages:

Package

Application

Criminal Check Level 1
  • Social Security Trace
  • Address History
  • County Criminal Search (all counties in address trace including aliases)
- All entry level positions
Criminal Check Level II
  • Social Security Trace
  • Address History
  • County Criminal Search (all counties in address trace including aliases)
  • National Criminal & Sex Offender Search
  • Driver's Records
- Non-management positions
   with driving responsibilities
Criminal Check Level III
  • Social Security Trace
  • Address History
  • County Criminal Search (all counties in address trace including aliases)
  • National Criminal & Sex Offender Search
  • Driver's Records
  • Credit Report
 - Non-management positions
 - Clerical
 - Accounting
 - Retail
 - Cash responsible positions
Criminal Check Level IV
  • Social Security Trace
  • Address History
  • County Criminal Search (all counties in address trace including aliases)
  • National Criminal & Sex Offender Search
  • Driver's Records
  • Credit Report
  • Employment Verifications
  • Education Verification
 - Professional positions
 - Middle Management positions
 - Supervisory positions
Criminal Check Level V
  • Social Security Trace
  • Address History
  • County Criminal Search (all counties in address trace including aliases)
  • National Criminal & Sex Offender Search
  • Driver's Records
  • Credit Report
  • Employment Verifications
  • Education Verification
  • Federal Criminal Search
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Media Search
 - Executive positions
 - Upper Management positions


Social Security Trace

Social Security Trace identifies all known addresses that may be associated with an applicant’s SSN. This search returns any names and addresses associated with an SSN and it is critical to criminal and court record searches.

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Criminal History Search

Criminal History Searches are typically on-site manual searches, generally going back seven years, depending upon the county and/or state, and provide information concerning all misdemeanor and felony convictions. This information is obtained by manual record review conducted by experienced researchers assigned to specific counties nationwide. Our researchers have daily access to over 3,400 courthouses, enabling them to provide the most up-to-date, accurate information available.

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Federal Criminal Search

Federal Criminal Searches provide information concerning an applicant’s violation of Federal law as opposed to state or local law. For this reason, Federal violations generally do not appear in records held at the county or statewide level. Federal records are held and searched at individual US District Courts nationally.

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Driver's Records (MVR Search)

Motor Vehicle Records are retrieved from all 50 states through direct contact with each State’s Department of Transportation. These records include a summary of the individual’s driving record, significant traffic violations, previous suspensions, court ordered actions, drug or alcohol-related violations, last known address and current license status.

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Credit History Report

Employment Credit History Reports are processed through Experian and can be returned almost instantly when using our on-line service. Information is provided concerning the applicant’s financial history & credit history. Inquiries are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

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Employment History Verification

Employment History Verification tracks the accuracy of employment with current or former employers nationwide, as presented on the individual’s resume or application. Our Employment Specialists will contact the identified employers to verify information pertaining to the dates of employment, last position held, possibly the reason for separation, and  potentially check to see if they are eligible for rehire.

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Education Verification


Education Verification of academic accomplishments is available from over 3000 post-secondary institutions. These traces verify the highest degree or certification granted the individual by the institution. Reports include the institution contacted, dates of attendance, completion date, major studied and degree conferred. Copies of complete transcripts are also available.

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Professional Reference Check

Professional Reference Checking is conducted by our skilled HR Administrators who personally contact each personal and professional reference provided by the applicant. Questions are tailored to examine the individual’s relationship with the applicant, length of time known, work experiences, and overall character of the applicant. Inquiries are made as to their perception of the candidate’s communication skills, problem-solving ability, punctuality, professional skills, employee relationships, and information concerning the applicant’s compatibility to the requirements of the current position.

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Professional License Check

Professional License verification confirms the licensing state, license number, issue date, expiration date and current license status. It also may provide records as to the individual’s compliance and any disciplinary actions against the license holder.


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Sex Offender Search

Sex Offender Searches are conducted by examining state and local registries for sex-related offenses and convictions.

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National Criminal Background Search

Our nationwide search is a supplement to our individual county search, accessing criminal databases with millions of records. Data includes the Department of Corrections and county criminal court records as available.


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Workers' Compensation History Report

Workers’ Compensation History Reports provide a history of the employee's work related injuries and may include dates of claims, nature of injuries and whether the claim was upheld by the state authority. This search can only be conducted in post-job offer situations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Media Search

The Media Search checks thousands of periodical and news sources using the candidates name. Search engines, private periodical databases and various national & local news sources. The information gathered is generally the name, date, and source of articles in which the candidate is reasonably determined to be the author or primary subject.

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Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security check includes information from the following data sources, OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) and Blocked Persons, OFAC Sanctioned Countries including Major Cities and Ports, Non-Cooperative Countries and Territories, Department of State Trade Control (DTC) Debarred Parties, U.S. Bureau of Industry & Security (formerly BXA), Unverified Entities List, Denied Entities List, Denied Persons List, FBI Most Wanted Terrorists and Seeking Information, FBI Top Ten Most Wanted, INTERPOL Most Wanted List, Bank of England Sanctions List, OSFI - Canadian Sanctions List, United Nations Consolidated Sanctions List, Politically Exposed Persons List, European Union Terrorism List, and World Bank Ineligible Firms. This service helps impede terrorists by identifying individuals linked to terrorism or classified on government watch lists, improving compliance with the Patriot Act.

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Municipal Court Criminal Search

The Municipal Court Criminal search checks for files at specific municipal courts and are generally searched for misdemeanor records, however, some Municipal courts do hear felony cases. Usually municipal court records are rolled up to the county seat, but that is not the case in all jurisdictions. Sometimes municipal searches are required in order to have a thorough criminal search performed.

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