Why Are Criminal Background Checks Important?
To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, it is imperative to conduct comprehensive background checks tailored to the specific requirements of each job role. By aligning these checks with the responsibilities and level of access to sensitive information or assets, organizations can effectively mitigate the risk of hiring individuals with criminal records that could potentially jeopardize their operations. Furthermore, conducting thorough background checks can help to prevent incidents that could harm employees or customers, while also providing a strong defense against potential negligent hiring lawsuits.
VeriFirst DoubleCheck
Our trained team will manually verify criminal record hits, providing accurate information and reducing the risk of false matches.
County Criminal Court Search
A county-level court search is often the most accurate, and up-to-date criminal search available. Records are manually and electronically researched at selected County Court(s) for criminal convictions including felony and misdemeanor offenses.
Approximate turnaround time: 1-3 days
National Criminal Database and Sex Offender Search
Our comprehensive searches include criminal records from various sources, including participating jurisdictions, courts, corrections departments, and sex offender registries. If a potential criminal record is identified, we verify it directly with the relevant authorities.
Approximate turnaround time: 1-3 days
Federal Criminal Search
Federal criminal record searches can show criminal court file information, accessed via one or more of the 94 U.S. federal district courthouses located throughout the nation. Federal criminal record searches are conducted at the specific U.S. district court covering the region where an applicant has resided.
Approximate turnaround time: 1-3 days
Statewide Criminal Search
Our statewide criminal record searches provide information on felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. However, please be aware that some states have limitations on data dissemination and may require additional documents, such as fingerprint cards or authorization forms. We will notify you of any necessary requirements.
Approximate turnaround time: 3-5 days