The search may reveal a simple clerical error, or a more serious problem such as identity theft. If the search does not reveal a valid social security number, the remaining search elements will be held until the social security number can be verified.
Once all jurisdictions have been identified, the client will have the option to extend criminal or civil searches to additional counties which have been identified. If there is a significant difference between the applicant’s reported jurisdictions and the social security trace results, it may indicate a problem which should be investigated further.
CBSV is a web-based interface directly linked to the United States Social Security Administration Master Files and Death Indexes. A CBSV inquiry provides official validation of the social security number, name, date of birth, gender and death indicator. The search provides an instantaneous response of “successful,” “unsuccessful,” or “deceased.”
A search of court records for each county of residence is conducted. Counties to be searched may be identified by the job application, the social security number trace, or by the employer. The search will yield data on court cases filed, charges filed, conviction data, and case disposition. This is a critical search for investigating criminal backgrounds.
This search provides a complete picture of an applicant’s records at the state reporting level, which may contain data not found at the county level, and encompasses all counties within the state providing a more comprehensive search. The statewide search offers an additional layer of security to the recruitment process.
This nationwide search contains records from multiple data sources from all 50 states including departments of corrections, state courts, law enforcement agencies, traffic courts, county courts, and prison parole and release files. It does not include all criminal records, but does cast a wide net and provides an extra layer of security to the background process.
This database search is conducted for all states that report and release sex offender data.
A search of court records in federal judicial districts is conducted. Jurisdictions searched include the applicant’s current and previous jurisdictions of residence. Reports will include court, case number, date filed, charges filed, conviction date, and disposition.
Federal and state jurisdictions are selected based on the applicant’s current and previous addresses. Reports include court, case number, date filed, complaint filed, plaintiff, defendant, date of disposition, and disposition.
Searches each state’s Department of Motor Vehicle records to confirm the status of your applicant’s license and report any points, restrictions, violations and suspensions. Records are available from all 50 states and Washington, DC. Many states also release information on impaired driving DUI offenses, which may not always be revealed on criminal records.
Searches the Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) for current and prior commercial license information. This product provides a roadmap outlining which state MVR systems should be searched to detail your driver’s commercial license history. All states are federally mandated to report to the CDLIS in an effort to keep unsafe commercial drivers off the road. This report will include issue date, expiration date, status, restrictions, infractions and disciplinary actions.
Educational institutions provided by the applicant are contacted to determine degree completion, dates of attendance, class ranking and GPA. Transcripts will be obtained upon request.
License verification is conducted with the appropriate regulatory body. Validity and current status of the claimed license is reported. Disciplinary action, if present, is reported.
A search will be conducted across 800 state and federal sources which list health care related exclusions, terminations of license, suspension, revocation, probation, and deportments.
The Safety First program is a low cost national search designed specifically for organizations that rely heavily on volunteers. The search contains purchased data from all 50 states. While the data may not be as complete as a thorough criminal background check, it does provide a sufficient check for certain types of volunteer organizations.