Background Screening Solutions

A professional background check typically includes a multi-jurisdictional criminal database search, Social Security number (SSN) trace, and sex offender registry checks. Depending on the role, it may also encompass drug screening, employment and education verifications, credit history reports, and more.

• Criminal Records: Searches at the county, state, and federal levels for felony and misdemeanor convictions.
• Identity Services: SSN traces to confirm address history and identify potential aliases.
• Global Screening: Sanctions and watch list searches (i.e., Patriot Act/Terrorist Watch List) for international compliance.

You can run background checks directly within your ATS or HRIS by using Verified First’s patented browser extension. This technology allows you to order, track, and review screening results without leaving your existing hiring platform or requiring complex API coding.

• One-Click Ordering: Launch the screening process directly from a candidate's profile.
• 150+ Integrations: Seamlessly connect with platforms like BambooHR, UKG, Greenhouse, and Cornerstone.
• Centralized Data: Keep all candidate information and background results in one digital location.

Yes, you can automate the candidate experience by using SMS Texting capabilities to send background check invitations directly to a candidate’s phone. This allows candidates to complete digital disclosure and authorization forms on the go, significantly reducing data entry errors and streamlining the start of the screening process.

• Mobile-Friendly: Candidates can sign forms and upload necessary documents from any device.
• Automatic Reminders: Systematic nudges ensure candidates complete their portion of the check quickly.
• Pre-Adverse Action Automation: Built-in tools help manage the legal notification process if a report requires further review.

Choosing a PBSA-accredited provider ensures your screening partner adheres to the highest industry standards for data security and legal compliance. While accreditation represents a "gold standard" for the industry, Verified First distinguishes itself with a 99.8% total accuracy rate and a 98% client satisfaction rating.

• PBSA Industry Standard: Accredited firms pass rigorous audits across six critical areas: Information Security, Legal & Compliance, Client Education, Data Standards, Service Standards, and Business Practices.
• The Verified First Difference: Beyond basic accreditation, we offer NIST 800-53 compliance, SOC 2 Type II certification, and patented integration technology that connects with 150+ HR platforms.
• Operational Excellence: Unlike providers that rely solely on automation, we utilize human-verified reviews to ensure that complex records are accurate and compliant.

Yes. While many providers rely on one-size-fits-all screening, you can customize background check packages to align with specific job roles, industry regulations, and your organization's risk tolerance with Verified First. This à la carte approach ensures you only pay for the searches you need, reducing wasted spend and streamlining the hiring workflow.

• Role-Based Bundles: Create different screening tiers for entry-level staff, management, and executive leadership.
  Industry-Specific Checks: Include specialized screenings like DOT-compliant reports, professional license verifications, or credit checks for roles with high-level financial fiduciary duties.
• Specialized Risk Mitigation: Add targeted searches, including but not limited to social media screening for public-facing roles,
• Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR) for anyone operating a company vehicle, and National Sex Offender Registry checks to protect vulnerable populations.
• Flexible Models: Providers like Verified First offer custom screening packages and pricing, such as no long-term contracts, annual commitments, or minimum screen requirements.