Background Screening
Successful background screening programs protect organizations from financial harm and promote employee morale every day by fostering a safe working environment. A background-screening program can significantly reduce costs associated with theft, fraud, employee training, liability lawsuits and reduced productivity.
We realize our clients’ needs do vary, therefore, we will tailor a report to meet your specific requirements and budget. Our services are extensive and we are pleased to offer an array of background screening services to meet the requirements of your employee selection program.
Investigative Services
This trace verifies applicant’s name, social security number and reported addresses.
BANKRUPTCY DISTRICT RECORDS SEARCH
This search of federal bankruptcy filings includes Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcies. Report will include docket number, date filed, type of bankruptcy, status, disposition date and total assets and liabilities.
COUNTY CRIMINAL RECORDS SEARCH
NR will check any County Criminal Record (felony and misdemeanor) at the county of residence or a former address for the past seven years. A criminal search providing more than a 7- year search can also be furnished. (where available) [Examples: theft, assault, robbery, drug possession and murder]
CRIMINAL OFFENDER PROFILE SUMMARY
This is a powerful multi-jurisdictional search of county and state criminal records. Multi state sex/violent offender registries and state department of corrections are also available. This criminal database search is not a comprehensive nationwide search and should always be used in conjunction with other criminal history search report elements.
FEDERAL CIVIL DISTRICT RECORDS SEARCH
NR will check the District Court Civil Records at the district level of the current residence and/or a former address. This search will provide the client with records pertaining to civil suits and judgments filed by or against an individual or corporation. A copy of the complaint and the final order can be provided. If the case is pending, a brief summary of the status of the suit will be provided. [Examples: suits involving issues across state lines.]
FEDERAL CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT SEARCH
This search is conducted at the Federal District Court covering felony conviction records for the past seven years. This search will be completed in the federal district covering the current or former residence address. A criminal search providing more than a 7 year search can also be furnished. [Examples: bank robbery, crimes across state lines, espionage, mail fraud, wire fraud, postal offenses, immigration law violations and carjacking]
FEDERAL CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT SEARCH * (NATIONAL)
This search is conducted at the Federal District Court covering felony conviction records for the past seven years. This search will be completed in the federal district covering the current or former residence address. A criminal search providing more than a 7 year search can also be furnished. [Examples: bank robbery, crimes across state lines, espionage, mail fraud, wire fraud, postal offenses, immigration law violations and carjacking] *This nationwide search covers all U.S. Federal districts excluding Alaska, Guam, Idaho, New Mexico and Northern Mariana Islands.
STATE CIVIL RECORDS SEARCH
This search will provide the client with records pertaining to civil suits and judgments filed by or against an individual or corporation. A copy of the complaint and the final order can be provided. If the case is pending, a brief summary of the status of the suit will be provided. These records can be obtained through the State Clerk of Court.
STATEWIDE CRIMINAL RECORDS SEARCH
We will conduct a search of a statewide criminal conviction records database consisting of felonies and/or misdemeanors. Not all states offer this service, and some states don’t have complete records.
A Consumer Credit Report from a national credit reporting agency which would report the applicant’s financial portfolio including aggregate credit lines, outstanding balances, number of accounts, account types, payment history, bankruptcies, tax liens, judgments and collection actions. Report verifies an applicant’s name, SSN and current address.
Driver History Report
NR will provide a Driver History Report from the state where the applicant is licensed which will identify the following:
- License Status
- License Type and Class
- Date of Expiration
- Endorsements
- Restrictions
- Violations (Citations, DUI and Accidents)
- Suspensions & Revocations
- Other Reported State Specific / Miscellaneous Information
We can provide driver history reports in all 50 states, District of Columbia and Canada.
Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS)
CDLIS allows employers and their agents to comply with FMCSA requirements ( § 391.21-391.27 ), by searching within the “Commercial Driver’s License Information System” for any prior licenses, current CDL and up to three prior licenses held by said individual.
Mandated by the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act (CMVSA) of 1986, CDLIS supports the issuance of commercial driver licenses (CDLs) by the jurisdictions, and assists jurisdictions in meeting the goals of the basic tenet “that each driver, nationwide, have only one driver license and one record” through the cooperative exchange of commercial driver information between jurisdictions.
Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) developed the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) which allows motor carriers and drivers to purchase crash and roadside inspection data contained in its Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) database.
PSP record contains a driver’s most recent 5 years of crash data and the most recent 3 years of roadside inspection data from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) database. The record displays a snapshot in time, based on the most recent MCMIS data load to the PSP system. A new snapshot is uploaded approximately once per month. The PSP report may only be used for pre-employment screening purposes
5 Panel, 9 Panel or 10 Panel Test identifying controlled substances within the following categories: Opiates, Depressants, Stimulants and Hallucinogens.
We have established a strategic partnership with a nationally recognized Drug/Alcohol Testing Laboratory with 6000 collection sites. National Research has a variety of drug test options and will complete the drug test requested by our client and/or industry specific requirements. We can provide DOT and non DOT drug tests on a national basis.
This search will include the highest degree received or attempted, areas of study, grade point average and dates attended.
Verify the applicant’s employment history which includes dates of employment, job title, performance record, attendance record, reason for leaving, nature of responsibilities, honesty and trustworthiness plus additional industry-standard questions. Search will include at least three attempts to contact a direct supervisor or manager, rather than proceeding directly to Human Resources. Customer will have the option to request additional attempts.
E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows us, using information reported on an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. The E-Verify system is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration.
National Research is a registered Designated Agent with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify Program.
We electronically verify the accuracy of Social Security Numbers, Immigration “A” numbers, and I-94 arrival/departure numbers and provide a DHS-issued unique verification number.
A search will be made of five federal banking agencies to determine if the applicant has a record of removal, suspension, or prohibition from employment or participating in the conduct of affairs with a depository institution insured by the FDIC. The five federal banking agencies are:
- FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
- FRB (Federal Reserve Board)
- NCUA (National Credit Union Administration)
- OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency)
- OTS (Office of Thrift Supervision)
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) formerly (NASD) licenses individuals and admits firms to the industry, writes rules to govern their behavior, examines them for regulatory compliance and will discipline registered representatives and member firms that fail to comply with federal securities laws and FINRA’s rules and regulations.
National Research will search current and former Broker records of approximately 630,000 brokers to verify appropriate licenses are current and checks for any disciplinary action taken against licensee.
ADULT AND CHILD ABUSE REGISTRIES
A State Department of Health search of individuals who have documented behavior of abuse against adults and children.
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AMA) PHYSICIAN PROFILE SEARCH
A search of AMA Physician Profile records will identify physician name, national provider identification number, verification of medical school, post-graduate medical training, ABMS Board Certification, federal DEA registration, medical licensure, actions reported by state licensing agencies and federal sanctions.
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) REGISTRATION SEARCH
The DEA Registration search will identify the DEA Registration Number which is a unique number assigned to a health care provider (such as a medical practitioner, pharmacist, dentist, or veterinarian) by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowing them to write prescriptions for controlled substances.
FDA DISQUALIFIED /RESTRICTED/ ASSURANCE LIST FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides a list of clinical investigators who are or have been subject to an administrative clinical investigator disqualification action and indicates the current status of that action. For each clinical investigator who is listed, links to related FDA regulatory documents (e.g., NIDPOEs, NOOHs, Presiding Officer Reports, Commissioner’s Decisions) are provided, when available.
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DEBARMENT LIST
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) debarment list will identify persons or companies that engage in criminal conduct with respect to the development or approval of new drugs.
By statute, it only applies to applications for approval of new drugs. The penalty itself is a prohibition against that person or company from submitting or assisting in the submission of such an application.
FRAUD ABUSE AND CONTROL INFORMATION SYSTEM (FACIS)
FACIS is a comprehensive database of individuals or entities sanctioned i.e., (exclusions, termination of license, suspension, revocation, probation and debarments, etc.) in the healthcare field. This search combines information from the General Services Administration (GSA), the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), disciplinary actions taken by licensing and certification agencies, and sanctions/disciplinary action administered by federal agencies.
FRAUD ABUSE AND CONTROL INFORMATION SYSTEM (FACIS) – MONITORING SYSTEM
FACIS monitoring system will identify individuals or entities sanctioned i.e., (exclusions, termination of license, suspension, revocation, probation and debarments, etc.) in the healthcare field. This search combines information from the General Services Administration (GSA), the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), disciplinary actions taken by licensing and certification agencies, and sanctions/disciplinary action administered by federal agencies.
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) – EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS) {consolidated within System Award Managment (SAM)}
The Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) includes information regarding entities debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, excluded or disqualified under the no procurement common rule, or otherwise declared ineligible from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain Federal assistance and benefits. This information may include names, addresses, DUNS numbers, Social Security Numbers, Employer Identification Numbers or other Taxpayer Identification Numbers, if available and deemed appropriate and permissible to publish by the agency taking the action.
HEALTHCARE INTEGRITY AND PROTECTION DATABANK SEARCH
The HIPDB is a national healthcare fraud and abuse data collection program for reporting and disclosing certain final adverse actions taken against healthcare providers, suppliers or practitioners. Information is collected regarding licensure and certification actions, exclusions from participation in Federal and State health care programs, criminal convictions and civil judgements related to health care and other adjudicated actions or decisions.
LICENSE MONITORING
A professional license monitoring system will verify the applicant’s professional license; including license number, issue date, expiration date, present standing and any record of disciplinary action on an ongoing basis.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS (OIG)
The Office of Inspector General (OIG), for the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is charged with identifying and combating waste, fraud and abuse in the HHS’s more than 300 programs, including Medicaid, Medicare and programs conducted by agencies with the HHS such as the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.
This search provides information regarding individuals and entities that are excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other Federal healthcare programs.
NATIONAL PRACTITIONER DATA BANK SEARCH
The NPDB is a central repository of information on physicians, dentists and on some occasions other types of healthcare practitioners. Information pertaining to medical malpractice payments, adverse licensure actions, adverse clinical privilege actions and adverse professional society membership actions are included.
NEW YORK – THE OFFICE OF THE MEDICAID INSPECTOR GENERAL (OMIG)
The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) is an independent entity created within the New York State Department of Health to improve and preserve the integrity of the Medicaid program by conducting and coordinating fraud, waste, and abuse control activities for all State agencies responsible for services funded by Medicaid. The list contains individuals and entities who have been excluded/restricted or terminated from participating in the Medicaid Program. In carrying out its mission, the office conducts and supervises all prevention, detection, audit, and investigation efforts and coordinates these activities with various state healthcare provider offices.
NURSE AIDE REGISTRY CHECK
A search of nurse aide registry records which identify individuals who have substantiated findings of resident abuse, resident neglect, or misappropriation of resident property in a healthcare facility listed against them.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION VERIFICATION
We will verify the applicant’s professional license; including license number, issue date, expiration date, present standing and any record of disciplinary action.
This is an enhanced version of the Terrorist Watch List and includes a search of 45 National & International Terrorist and Fugitive Watch Lists. National (32): DEA Major International Fugitives, DEA Most Wanted Fugitives, Defense Trade Controls (DTC) Debarred Parties, FBI Crime Alerts, FBI Fugitives – Crimes Against Children, FBI Fugitives – Cyber Crimes, FBI Fugitives – Criminal Enterprise Investigations, FBI Fugitives – Domestic Terrorism, FBI Fugitives – Violent Crimes: Additional, FBI Fugitives – Violent Crimes: Murders, FBI Fugitives – White Collar Crimes, FBI Kidnappings & Missing Persons, FBI Most Wanted Terrorists List, FBI Parental Kidnappings, FBI Seeking Information, FBI Seeking Information on Terrorism, FBI Televised Sexual Predators, FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List, Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations Most Wanted Fugitives, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF) Most Wanted, U.S. Bureau of Industry & Security Denied Entities List, U.S. Bureau of Industry & Security Denied Persons List, U.S. Bureau of Industry & Security Unverified Entities List, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Most Wanted Fugitives, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Most Wanted Human Smugglers, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Wanted Fugitive Criminal Aliens, U.S. Marshals Service 15 Most Wanted, U.S. Naval Criminal Investigate Service (NCIS) Most Wanted Fugitives, U.S. Postal Inspection Service Most Wanted, U.S. Secret Service Most Wanted Fugitives, International (13): Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade List, Bank of England Financial Sanctions List, European Union Terrorist List, Foreign Agent Registrations List, Interpol Most Wanted List, OSFI Canada List of Financial Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons List, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Most Wanted, Russian Federal Fugitives, Scotland Yard’s Most Wanted, United Nations Consolidated Sanctions List, World Bank List of Ineligible Firms, World’s Most Wanted Fugitives.
We furnish employment and education verification services in foreign countries and territories throughout the world. There are employer and education specific requirements that are necessary to complete the international verification assignment.
Our service also includes searching criminal records in over 200 countries which are completed at the appropriate source i.e., police department, government agency or court.
This IRS Income Verification is used when either an applicant is self-employed or an applicant’s previous employers are unreachable for employment verification.
National Research will verify the applicants military service record through the National Personnel Records Service if they are retired or no longer in the military. We recommend that the employer obtain a copy of Form DD-214 from the applicant.
If the applicant is active in the military, National Research will contact their military base directly and verify information provided by the applicant.
The USA PATRIOT Act is an Act of Congress that was signed into law by President George Bush on October 26, 2001. With its ten-letter backronym (USA PATRIOT) expanded, the full title is “Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001″.
This search includes multiple government party restriction lists including publications from the State, Commerce and Treasury Departments and identifies all “blocked” and “denied” individuals as sanctioned by the U.S. Government through the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). It includes known terrorists, drug traffickers and parties guilty of trade violations designated under programs that are not country-specific. Collectively, these individuals and companies are called “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons” or “SDNs.” Their assets are blocked and U. S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with these individuals, groups and entities.
NR will interview the applicant’s personal/professional references, asking industry-standard questions; number of years known, strengths, weaknesses and relationships with co-workers. Three separate attempts will be made to contact each reference.
We will verify the applicant’s professional designation; including type of designation, status, year of matriculation and issuing agency.
National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR)
This is a nationwide search of highest risk registered sex offenders in all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Individuals convicted of such crimes as sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual conduct, luring or enticing, and kidnapping, or who have been found to be repetitive and compulsive by experts and the courts, are required to register with their state authorities. Specific registration requirements are dictated by state laws and are based on dates of offense, sentence and/or release from custody.
State Sex Offender Registry
A search of individuals convicted of such crimes as sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual conduct, luring or enticing, and kidnapping, or who have been found to be repetitive and compulsive by experts and the courts. (where available).
Search Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn and all available public content on the internet. This content is reviewed for business-related behaviors – bad judgement, racism/intolerance, violence, potentially illegal activity, and sexually explicit material.
The purpose of the Consent Based SSN Verification System (CBSV) is to allow private business and government entities to verify the name and SSN obtained from a customer matches or does not match the data in SSA’s records. The information is matched against the SSA’s Master File of Social Security Number (SSN), using Social Security number, name, date of birth and gender code (if available).
With the consent of the SSN holder, enrolled users may utilize CBSV to verify whether the SSN holder’s name and Social Security Number (SSN) combination match SSA’s records. CBSV returns a “yes” or “no” verification indicating that the submission either matches or does not match SSA’s records. If their records show that the SSN holder is deceased, CBSV returns a death indicator. CBSV does not verify an individual’s identify.
This trace provides the name, other last names, date of birth, social security number, date issued and state, and reported previous residential addresses of your subject.
State Department Correction records of persons who have been sentenced to serve time at a state prison facility. The records vary by state, however, they may include name, date of birth, sex, height, weight, hair color, eye color, inmate number, case number, charge class, charge, statute, file date, sentence date, sentence and release date.
We will verify the applicant’s professional license; including license number, issue date, expiration date, present standing and any record of disciplinary action.
Where this search is available and falls within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), NR will report any worker’s compensation claim or record available at the State Department of Labor. This search should ONLY be completed after a conditional offer of employment has been made.