subject: Background Check List for Employees [print this page] Background Check List for Employees Background Check List for Employees
Employers of a few staff members in a small mom and pop business concern, as well as those who run large Human Resource Departments for majorcinternational companies, need to follow one simple rule: "Check 'em out!" Don't let anyone into your inner circle who has not been thoroughly "vetted."An application for a position being offered - and even the applicant's resume - may contain false or misleading information. In many instances, an applicant for a position looks so "right."Ask: "Here's an applicant who meets our company's standards and appears to be exactly who we're looking for. But, is the information provided accurate and truthful? Has the applicant omitted any important details?" The way to answer these questions, of course, is by conducting a thorough Employee Background Check.Personal Information and Identity Verification
o Identity Verification. Important database searches prove or disprove identity; discovers or confirms "identifiers" like DOB, SSN, and addresses reported on credit applications.
o Also Know As (aka's). Discover other names associated with subject's Social Security Number (SSN). Q: Has your subject used other Social Security numbers or other "identifiers" in the past? This could be a cause for concern.
o Others Associated with Subject's SSN
o Current & Previous Addresses. Database returns periods of occupancy.
o Names of Persons at each address where subject has resided. May include spouses, family members, roommates, and live-in lovers.
o Phone Summary
o Subject's Residence, Property Owners
o Possible Properties Owned by Subject
o Possible Associates
o Possible Relatives
o Possible Neighbors
o Possible Neighbors
o National Death Index
o Military Locator Locate active duty personnel.
o Credit Header Search
o Driver's License Check Accurate DOB & address information.
o Driver's Record History and Violations.
Note: Driving History Information may include Subject Name & Mailing Address, State of previous DL, Offense Date, Offense Description, Conviction Date, Possible Adjudication, and Offense/Court Location. Certain states return no personal data. Other restrictions may apply. Some MVR regulations require permissible purpose. Inquire.
Business Associations & Professional Information
o Business Credit Check
o Partnerships & Corporate Affiliations
o Company Name Search
o Professional LicenseProfessional Information
o Employment Verification. Most employers will verify employment. Provide "from-to" dates of employment.
o Education Verification. Highest educational achievement should be verified with the institution. You must provide "from-to" dates of attendance and/or degree earned.
o Professional License Verification. Licenses and professional certifications should be verified.
o Corporate and Partnership Search each state's Secretary of State database by name and by corporate or partnership name.Civil Court Records
Civil courts are searched for suits, bankruptcies, judgments, liens and evictions.o Evictions
o Lawsuits
o Judgments
o Liens
o National Bankruptcies
o Federal Civil Court SearchCriminal RecordsMake sure to check four levels of criminal records: National Department of Correction database for felons, as well as State-wide and County Criminal Courts databases, plus national Sex Offender databases.
o Arrests & Warrants
o Federal Criminal Courts Records
o County Criminal Records Search
o DUI's - Driving Records. Note: some states impose permissible purpose requirements. Inquire.
o Statewide Criminal Records Check subject's states of recorded residence, past seven years.
o Nationwide Criminal Record Search: Department of Corrections: National convicts and felons database.
o Sexual Offender Search: State's lists of sexual offenders
o OFAC Database: The Office of Foreign Assets Control. Lists criminals and terrorists around the world.
