Employer Screening Services
Employment Background Checks & Screening Services for Employers
A background check should do more than check a box. Drug Test Compliance helps employers build practical employment screening programs using criminal record searches, Social Security trace information, motor vehicle records, CDL history, employment and education verification, and customizable screening packages.
Our online process allows candidates to provide their information and authorization electronically while employers maintain a traceable screening workflow and direct access to client-service support.
Employment Background Screening Should Be More Than a Database Search
Large multi-jurisdictional databases can be useful screening tools, but employers may also need source-level searches and verification services to understand a candidate’s history more accurately. The right screening approach depends on the job, the employer’s policy, the locations involved and the information relevant to the hiring decision.
Start With Identity & Address History
A Social Security trace can help identify names and address history associated with a candidate’s information and can guide where additional court searches may be appropriate. A trace is a research tool—it is not, by itself, proof of identity, work authorization or Social Security number validity.
Use Court-Level Searches Where Appropriate
County and statewide criminal searches can provide more direct jurisdictional information than relying on a broad database alone. The jurisdictions searched should be selected based on the screening package, candidate history and employer requirements.
Match the Search to the Position
A driving position may require an MVR or CDL history, while another role may call for employment or education verification. DTC offers standard packages, a la carte searches and customizable screening combinations.
A More Organized Background Screening Process
The screening process is designed to reduce manual follow-up while keeping the candidate authorization and search activity connected to the employer’s request.
Select the Search
Choose a standard package, individual search or customized screening combination.
Candidate Completes Information
The candidate enters the required information and provides electronic permission for the screening process.
Searches Are Processed
The applicable criminal, driving, verification or other screening components are initiated and tracked.
Employer Reviews Results
Results are returned through the screening workflow for employer review and any required compliance steps.
Employment Background Check Services
DTC offers multiple screening components that can be used through standard packages or combined into a customized employment background screening program.
County Criminal Search
Searches of applicable county court records, including current county of residence when included in the selected package.
Statewide Criminal Search
State-level criminal record searches where available and included in the screening package.
National Criminal Search Index
Multi-state database screening that can help identify records or jurisdictions that may warrant further review.
Social Security Trace
Address and name-history information used to support the broader background screening process.
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Driving-history information for positions where vehicle operation or driving qualifications are relevant.
CDL History
Commercial-driver screening information for employers hiring or reviewing CDL drivers.
Employment Verification
Verification of prior employment information when included in the employer’s screening package.
Education Verification
Verification of education information when needed for the position or employer’s hiring requirements.
Background Screening Packages for Different Hiring Needs
Choose a standard package as a starting point. Premium, a la carte and customized service packages are also available. Additional state fees may apply to motor vehicle record searches.
| Screening Service | State Level Package |
Express Package |
Entry Level Package |
Entry Level Driving Package |
CDL Driver Package |
Employment Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Criminal Search — Current County of Residence | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Statewide Criminal | ✓ | |||||
| National Criminal Search Index — Multi-State Violent / Sex Offender Data | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Driving History (MVR) | ✓ | |||||
| Social Security Trace | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Sex Offender Search | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Global Watch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| CDL History | ✓ | |||||
| Employment Verification | ✓ | |||||
| Education Verification | ✓ |
Many additional a la carte background checks and customized packages are available. Search availability, required identifiers, court fees, state fees and turnaround times can vary by jurisdiction and service.
Background Checks Must Be Used With the Right Employment Process
Employment screening is not only about finding records. Employers also need to consider federal, state and local requirements governing how consumer reports are obtained and how background information is used in hiring and other employment decisions.
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
When an employer obtains a background report from a consumer reporting company for employment purposes, the FCRA imposes requirements that can include disclosure, written authorization and specific procedures before and after certain adverse employment decisions.
EEOC & Job-Related Decision Making
Employers should apply background-screening policies consistently and consider federal anti-discrimination requirements. Criminal-history information should not be treated as an automatic universal bar to employment without considering the position and applicable legal requirements.
State and Local Laws May Add Requirements
Ban-the-box rules, fair-chance laws, restrictions on certain records, notice requirements and other employment-screening rules can vary by state and municipality. Employers should confirm the law that applies where the candidate or employee works before changing a screening policy or taking adverse action.
Common Employer Background Check Questions
What can be included in an employment background check?
Is a national criminal database search enough by itself?
Does a Social Security trace verify a candidate’s identity or work authorization?
Can DTC customize a background screening package?
Do employers need candidate permission for an employment background report?
Need Background Checks for Your Hiring Process?
Tell us what positions you are hiring for, the types of screening you need and where your candidates are located. DTC can help you choose a standard package or build a customized employment screening program.
There are many service providers that provide background check. Too often though these simple internet searches or they rely on databases that are very inaccurate and not up-to-date. This has already resulted in muti-million dollar lawsuits and penalties. We at Drug Test Compliance view background checks the same way we view drug testing. It should not be done to just check off a box. If they are done they should be done the right way.
We recommend to start every background check with a social security trace. They are instantaneous and not very expensive. How else will you know if the candidate has told the truth about where they lived? The next recommendation is to check the court records in individual states and/or counties. That is a little bit more expensive but you’ll get the real information.
Key features of our system:
- Easy on-line access
- Candidates get to fill out their information and grant on-line permission
- All steps are traceable
- A la carte searches
- Customizable packages
The bottom line, we are not a web based company providing some anonymous searches and services. We and all our service partners are real people caring about their clients. You can express requests and/or concerns directly to one of our client service representative in the United States – not in some far flung country. We know what matters to you – you want reliable information, fast and at a reasonable cost.
Discover the essentials of who you are hiring and ensure you’re meeting state and federal compliance with criminal background checks.