Why do a background check during pre employment screening?
A background check is your opportunity to verify information provided by your candidate. It can also reveal information that was either mistakenly or intentionally omitted - such as residency in other regions where a criminal record might be located.
Background checks also help confirm dates of attendance and degrees or certifications earned, and background checks can also provide specific information about prior employment.
The bottom line ? your applicant's history will go a long way in predicting their future and a thorough employee background check during the pre employment screening process helps you see both.
What types of background check services are available?
4Safedriverssearches include Address History/Social Security Number Trace, County Criminal Records, Statewide Criminal Records, Instant Criminal History, Federal Criminal Records, Sexual Offender Registry, County Civil Records, Federal Civil Records, Drivers History, Credit Reports, Education Confirmation, Prior Employment Confirmation, License and Certificate Confirmation, Workers Compensation Records, Drug Testing, Reference Checks and any other search you'd like us to conduct for pre employment screening.
Background Checks vary in cost depending on the number of searches included in the pre employment screening background check.
Most of our clients combine several searches, such as an Address History, County Criminal Search based on the address history and a Prior Employment Confirmation. By combining several searches into a single background check package, we can offer a better price for pre employment screening.
We also offer volume discounts to companies that order frequently and these discounts are handled on a case-by-case basis.
How long will it take to complete the background check?
Employee background check reports are complete in 48-72 hours. Address History Searches are returned instantly, Credit Reports are instant, some Statewide Criminal searches are instant, County Criminal searches are complete within 48 hours and the Education/Certification and Employment Confirmation are complete in 48-72 hours.
That's up to you - employee background check and pre employment screening reports can be emailed directly to you, viewed online at www.4Safedrivers.com, faxed to you or a combination of these. 4Safedriversis very user-friendly, so you can adjust your preferences to what suits you best.
We use applicant tracking background check software - does 4Safedrivers work with this?
Yes. 4Safedriverscan be integrated with most applicant tracking systems so that you can use the data already in the pre-employment screening system to run the employee background check. No need to enter the candidate's information a second time.
What if there is a mistake on someone's credit history portion of a background check?
The applicant or employer can make inquiries regarding the pre-employment screening information in question and it will be investigated. The applicant has specific rights outlined in the Summary of Rights, which must be provided to the subject of the background check as specified in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Yes, but an accurate nationwide criminal history search would be cost prohibitive. Some companies advertise a "Nationwide Criminal Search" for pre-employment screening, but this is misleading because it does not include all states and is done by searching databases, not the court system.
These databases rely on courts to submit their records to them and many of the courts do not participate - and if they do participate, the records are frequently outdated. There is no central repository of criminal records available to the private sector - to conduct a nationwide criminal history check for this criminal background check, we would need to search over 3000 courts throughout the country.
How do I know where to look for a criminal background check record?
The best way to determine where your applicant has lived, is to run an Address History Search. This is based on their Social Security Number and uses information from the credit reporting agencies as well as numerous other resources to develop a complete history of residency.
Each address will have the County identified, and a County Criminal Record search can be completed for the appropriate counties. Our pre-employment screening ordering system allows you to use the Address History Search to automatically order the County Criminal Searches, without any additional data entry.
What if someone has changed their name, been married, etc.?
If you know the alternate name, you can include it in your background check search request. If an additional name is disclosed during the background check - by the Address History/Social Security Trace for example - then you might want to ask the applicant about it first, then include it in your pre-employment screening searches.
Are background check records available for minors?
Generally, no. If the applicant was tried as an adult, the records may be available in the courts, but juvenile records are not available.
Do I need a release from the applicant?
You should obtain a signed release from any applicant or employee that will be subject to a background check. Keep a copy of the signed release in your own files, and we recommend you copy the Summary of Rights (as required by the FCRA) on the back side of the release so you are sure it was provided.
When should I do a drivers history background check?
Anyone driving on behalf of your organization - even once - should have their driving history background check on a regular basis.
Why should I do a County Criminal Check if a Statewide Criminal Search is available?
We recommend County Criminal Searches because they are the most complete form of criminal background check search, requiring a researcher to physically visit the court and review records.
Statewide Criminal Searches are based on databases run by the state or private firms, and rely on the County Courts to submit records to them. Not all courts participate, so statewide databases are sometimes incomplete. However, they can be useful in augmenting the County Criminal searches done in areas of known residency. If a record outside a known county is found, the employer has the option of investigating further.
If you have any questions or would like more detailed information, please contact us at 770 573 4630
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We are here to help you learn more about the current employees you have working for you, and the potential employees that you are considering to hire.
We can help you find out if a potential employee has a criminal record, sex offense, DWI, verify their social security number, check their credit report or even see if they have any current warrants.
Does your business depend on your ability to move cargo, people, goods etc.?
If so, we offer a service of significance to your company's safety record. Using our service can relieve the stress that occurs when you have already put he/she in a company vehicle while awaiting verification of the sterling driving record you have been promised! We eliminate the hassle of going down to the DMV personally to order each individual record!
If an employee lost their license, the DMV will report this fact to the insurance company of your employee. You might not find out until it's too late! That's why we give you the ability to periodically run the driving records of your employees who operate company vehicles. If you would like, we can run them automatically for you every 30 days.
There are no long-term agreements or contracts to sign. Any employee, who drives during their work hours, whether it is their own vehicle or a company vehicle, should have a state DMV/MVR history. According to court decisions, an employer may be held negligent for failing to check the DMV/MVR Records of employees who drive during work hours.
An MVR is an absolute must if the position in question calls for the applicant to operate a motor vehicle of any type. It is the first step in D.O.T. certification, and it is also a great way to verify the identity of the applicant.
Read below for Research Information regarding pre-employment screening
In 1995 the Death by Auto statute [ N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5] was amended to make it a second degree crime with a three year minimum if driver was drunk or suspended. [A-2903]. A companion Bill [A-2929] Revokes registration privileges for DWI conviction or second conviction within 10 years for driving while suspended.
It is important to know as much relevant information about a prospective employee as possible before you make an offer of employment. The person's driving record should be a key piece of information if the position is going to involve driving your business vehicles.
Checking employees' driving records is an excellent loss prevention measure that all rental dealers can easily implement, and the most appropriate time to get a motor vehicle record (MVR) is prior to hiring. Accidents not only exact their toll in human suffering, but they also represent a tremendous cost to society and business.
The National Safety Council estimates that average economic cost per death in 1993 was $900,000 and $32,800 per non-fatal disabling injury. Economic cost components include loss of wages and productivity plus legal, medical, property and insurance costs. Fortunately, most experts agree many of these accidents can be prevented by taking some basic safety precautions.
It is important for employers to pay enough attention to the driving habits of their workers!
