Definition of Services

Discovers and reports criminally convicted cases of applicants.

Non-Conviction Cases:

Team Screening does not report non-convictions as we pride ourselves on following the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) best-practice guidance. We act as advocates for our clients by reporting information they can consider for their hiring decisions.

Terms that indicate a criminal charge is a non-conviction, include:

• Not guilty

• Dismissed

• Nolle Prosse

• Acquitted

Conviction Cases:

In determining reportability, Team Screening will report conviction cases seven years from the disposition date. In some cases, prison/parole release dates will be used if readily available. Verified First will also report a minimum of seven years in cases involving homicide, kidnapping, and sexual assault/abuse where easily accessible when checking the main court index.

Team Screening will report pending cases and open warrants where allowed by law.​

Criminal Jurisdictions

Criminal jurisdiction searches include county, state, and federal records, including the Nationwide Sex Offender Registry and Office of Foreign Asset Control. 

7-Year Unlimited County Criminal Records

Available in 7, 10, or Unrestricted Look Back

Individual county-level criminal searches on each county an applicant has lived in for the last seven years of residence history pulled from the Social Security Trace. Uncovers misdemeanors and felonies within a specific county's Central or County Seat court. Such searches should be used as a baseline of screening of applicants. 

Additional access fees may apply. A separate cost is incurred for each alias name run.

County Criminal Records

Available in 7, 10, or Unrestricted Look Back

​The most reliable source for complete and up-to-date criminal records searches. Uncovers misdemeanors and felonies within a specific county's Central or County Seat court, and should be used as the baseline of pre-employment screening of applicants. 

Additional access fees may apply.

State Criminal Records

A statewide report broadens the search for criminal records by checking multiple counties and looking for criminal records at every available courthouse within that state. Some states house records at a central repository. Consequently, some of the case information returned may not be as up-to-date or accurate as the information at the county level.

Nationwide Sex Offender Registry

Search of the National Sex Offender Registry, including all individual state sex offender registries to provide information on sex offenders that are required to register within their state as sexual/violent offenders.

Office of Foreign Asset Control/Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List

Identifies individuals, groups, and entities, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers, designated under programs that are not country-specific. Collectively, such individuals and companies are called Specially Designated Nationals.

Federal Criminal Records

Available in District or State of Residence, 7-Year Districts of Residence, and Nationwide (All) Districts

Federal Criminal Record searches uncover violations of Federal Laws. Case information from Federal District Courts may reveal cases involving: white-collar crimes, fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, capital punishments, kidnapping, illegal sale of firearms, pornographic exploitation of children, and drug trafficking.

Criminal Databases

National databases are accessible for screening applicants, including the Nationwide Criminal Database, Global Homeland Security Watchlist Database, and the Criminal Information Database Verification.

Nationwide Criminal Database

The multi-jurisdictional search of millions of state and county records. The database is compiled from counties, departments of corrections, and administrative courts. 

Searches for any alias or additional names incur a separate cost for each name run.

Global Homeland Security Watchlist Database

The Global Homeland Security Search is administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control, which enforces economic sanction programs, primarily against countries and groups of individuals such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers. The sanctions can be either comprehensive or selective, using the asset blocks and trade restrictions to accomplish foreign policy and national security goals.

Criminal Information Database Verification

Included with all database searches. Jurisdiction-specific search to verify and record information from the criminal database. 

Additional access fees may apply.

Vulnerable Abuse Registry

A statewide report that pulls abuse and neglect records from a centralized database for children and/or elderly and/or other vulnerable groups. Please note that every state is unique in its own right. Ranging from which registries(sources) can be pulled to reporting requirements.

Additional access fees may apply.

TDaD (Texas Health and Human Services Registries) Search

Formally referred to as "TDaD" (relating to the former Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, now part of HHS), this search accesses consolidated information from the Texas Nurse Aide Registry, the Texas Medication Aide Registry, and the Texas Employee Misconduct Registry. The primary purpose of this search is to determine if an individual is designated as unemployable in regulated healthcare facilities and agencies within Texas based on their status on these specific registries. The results indicate the individual's standing on each registry and their overall employability status, but this search does not include information about criminal convictions.

Arrest Jurisdiction Locator

The Arrest Jurisdiction Locator is an investigative tool used in background screening. It helps identify potential locations (jurisdictions) where an individual may have criminal records. By utilizing information such as the applicant's address history and other identifying details, the tool assists in pinpointing specific areas that should be searched for relevant criminal history information.

Identity Development

Additional searches pertinent to an applicant’s identity can increase the accuracy of other reports and checks. 

Social Security Address Trace

Information returned will reveal whether the social security number (SSN) provided is part of the numbering sequence used by the government and may also indicate the state and approximate year where the number would have been issued. It is not an official confirmation of that applicant's specific number directly from the government; nor is an official review of government records (other than the Death Index, which is included). 

Additionally, it includes data from numerous sources to obtain past addresses. Records are assembled and maintained by private sources, meaning the records can have incomplete or out-of-date information at times. The existence of other names or addresses on a social security trace does not necessarily mean a consumer is the victim of identity theft. 

This search cannot be used by itself as the basis to make an employment decision.

CBSV (Consent Based SSN Verification)

CBSV is a service offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that, with the explicit consent of the individual, verifies if the provided Social Security Number (SSN), name, and date of birth match the SSA's records. It provides a "yes" or "no" match verification and may indicate if the SSN holder is deceased. This service is primarily used to help confirm the validity of an SSN and the associated identifying information.

Electronic Form I-9

Form I-9 is used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for paid employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must ensure proper completion of Form I-9 for each individual they hire in the United States. 

May not be used to pre-screen applicants.

E-Verify

E-Verify uses information from Form I-9 to verify that the employee is eligible to work in the U.S. It requires the employee's Social Security Number (SSN). 

May not be used to pre-screen applicants.

Verifications

Verifications can be used in the hiring process to verify applicant information, including education, employment, licensing, and more. 

Employment Verifications

To ensure accurate and complete verifications, Team Screening works with 28 employer vendors. If an employer’s vendor is unknown, a Verification Specialist will make 6 attempts in 4 days to verify employment history directly with an employer to verify employment information reported by an applicant. 

A complete employment verification report may include contact dates of employment, prior job title or position, and an applicant’s eligibility for rehire. 

The Client is responsible for obtaining information for the order. Additional access fees may apply.

Education Verifications

Verification Specialists will verify an applicant’s educational history and information by contacting the applicant’s institution or agency, including colleges, universities, technical institutes, high schools, and GED testing services. An education verification report may include dates of attendance, degree, major or program, and graduation date, if applicable.

• Colleges, Universities, & Technical Institutes: For institutions utilizing the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), Verified First will submit a request directly to them to verify an applicant’s education information.

• High Schools: A Verification Specialist will reach out directly to an applicant’s high school to verify information if no known vendor is utilized by the institution.

• GED Verifications: All GED Verifications are verified through the state’s Department of Education. We will work with a vendor to complete this verification.

The Client is responsible for obtaining information for the order. Additional access fees may apply.

Personal Reference Verifications

A Verification Specialist will contact each personal reference provided. Reports may include the reference’s relationship with the applicant, the length of time known, and an overall character description of the applicant. 

The Client is responsible for obtaining information for the order.

Professional Reference Verifications

A Verification Specialist will contact each professional reference provided. Reports may include the reference’s relationship with the applicant, length of time known, any joint work experiences, and overall character description of the applicant. 

The Client is responsible for obtaining information for the order.

Professional License Verifications

This form of verification verifies government-issued professional licenses, including (but not limited to) nurses, doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, insurance agents, accountants, and architects. A Verification Specialist will verify an applicant’s license, certification, or credentials with the state or federal issuing authority. Reports may include the date of issue, expiration date, and status of license or certification. 

Excludes any access fees.

Motor Vehicle & Driver

Database searches and reports to quickly and safely get your applicants on the road. 

Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

A motor vehicle report provides relevant information for applicants who will drive on the job. Reports include information about your applicant’s driving recording, including but not limited to: license status, violations, infractions, and accidents where available. 

Excludes any pass-through fees.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDLIS)

A search of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators database to ensure single commercial license issuance nationwide. Enables employers to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements and helps eliminate applicants who don't hold a valid Commercial Driver’s license.

DOT Employment Verification (Drug, Alcohol, Safety)

Verifies information required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) part 391 for driving positions and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR part 40 for safety-sensitive positions. 

PSP Crash and Inspection History

The Pre-Employment Screen Program (PSP) Report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) returns commercial driver’s 5-year crash and 3-year inspection history from the FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Management Information Systems (MCMIS).

FMCSA Clearinghouse

The FMCSA Clearinghouse stores drug and alcohol violations for CDL drivers. As of January 6th, 2020, the FMCSA mandated that a Full Query be run before employment and a limited Query be run annually on all existing drivers. 

Credit & Financial

Reports that can help evaluate the risk of a potential applicant, especially if the applicant is being considered for a role with financial information, funds, or assets.

Employment Credit Report

Pre-Employment Evaluation Reports® (PEER) reports provide information about an applicant’s credit history, including identifying information, public records, outstanding debt, payment history, loans, mortgages, defaults, and credit inquiries. The report is provided through TransUnion. This is a soft inquiry to the applicant’s credit. 

The report does not include the FICO score, and some states require an additional form, including California and Vermont.

Bankruptcy Filings

Provides a search of 94 Federal Districts which reveals Chapter 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, and 304 bankruptcy filings, giving insight into an applicant’s financial accountability and track record.

Business Credit Report

Returns information on a company’s key credit scores (with explanations) as well as:

• Basic company information, including location, incorporation data, key personnel, sales, etc.

• Corporate linkage such as parent companies, branches, etc.

• Debt and payment trends

• Trade payments and legal filings, including tax liens, judgments, and bankruptcies

Lien and Judgment Filings Search

Court rulings at the local, state, and federal level that give a creditor the right to take possession of a debtor's real or personal property if the debtor fails to fulfill his or her contractual obligations.

Civil Jurisdictions

Verified First offers both County and Federal Civil Record Reports. 

Lien and Judgment Filings Search

Upper and Lower Courts for County of Residence or 7-Year Counties of Residence

​Searches a specified county to identify non-criminal suits filed by individuals or corporations, such as product-liability suits, local civil rights violations, and judgments for nonpayment of goods. As most states divide their lower and upper courts based on the monetary amount of the claim, this search accesses records for cases assigned to and processed in lower and upper courts. 

*A 10-year lookback is available only for financial institutions when requested.

Additional access fees may apply.

Lien and Judgment Filings Search

Available in District or State of Residence, 7-Year Lookback

Searches federal litigation dockets for adjudicated civil cases from all U.S. Federal District courts. For a civil case to be heard in the Federal District Court, it must involve a diversity of citizenship (the parties are citizens of different states or countries). It must also involve potential damages of more than $75,000, or there must be a Constitutional or Federal law violation.

International Background Check

Team Screening currently offers an array of international verification services, including employment verifications, education verifications, professional reference verifications, and professional license verifications.

International Employment Verification

A Team Screening Verification Specialist will contact each employer to verify employment information reported by the applicant. A complete employment verification report may include contact dates of employment, prior job title or position, and an applicant’s eligibility for rehire. 

The Client is responsible for obtaining information for the order. International search requirements apply. Additional access fees may apply.

International Education Verification

Verification Specialists will verify an applicant’s educational history and information by contacting the applicant’s institution or agency, including colleges, universities, technical institutes, high schools, and GED verifications. An education verification report may include dates of attendance, degree, major or program, and graduation date, if applicable.

The Client is responsible for obtaining information for the order. Signed Disclosure and Authorization forms must be received before verification can be initiated. International search requirements apply. Additional access fees may apply.

International Professional Reference Verification

A Verification Specialist will contact each professional reference provided, including the length and nature of their relationship. Reports may include the reference’s relationship with the applicant, length of time known, any joint work experiences, and overall character description of the applicant. 

International Professional License Verification

This form of verification, verifies professional licenses, including (but not limited to) nurses, doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, insurance agents, accountants, and architects. A Verification Specialist will verify an applicant’s license, certification, or credentials with the national or global issuing authority. Reports will include the date of issue, expiration date, and status of license or certification. 

Excludes any pass-through fees.

International Criminal Records

Reports if an applicant has criminal records outside of the United States. This is recommended for contractors who have been overseas for at least two months or applicants who have recently immigrated. Records reported vary by country. 

Tenant

Tenant screening solutions include credit reporting, residence verifications, and nationwide eviction database searches.

Tenant Credit Report

A tenant credit report assesses an applicant’s credit history, including identifying information, public records, outstanding debt, payment history, loans, and mortgages, late payments and defaults, and credit inquiries. Reports also return the FICO score, an indication of degree of risk used by the financial institutions. 

Report is provided by TransUnion. This is a hard inquiry to applicant’s credit. 

Residence Verifications

A Verification Specialist will contact each landlord reported by the applicant. The landlord will be asked questions pertaining to the applicant. Reports may include the landlord's relationship with the applicant, length of time at residence, state of unit when vacated, timeliness of payments, and eligibility to re-rent. 

Nationwide Eviction Database

​Detailed search report of filings, dismissals, writ of possession orders, and financial judgments nationwide.​

Tools

Additional tools are available to Team Screening clients during the screening process of their applicants.

Social Media Search

Social media searches in the context of background screening involve reviewing an individual's publicly available online information across various platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram. The primary goal is to identify content that may indicate potential risks relevant to employment, such as illegal activities, violence or threats, hate speech, harassment, or sexually explicit material.

These searches aim to provide employers with insights into a candidate's behavior and values beyond what is presented in a resume or interview, helping to assess cultural fit, protect brand reputation, and maintain a safe workplace. Professional social media screening is conducted with attention to privacy regulations and legal compliance, focusing on job-relevant behavior and avoiding the use of information related to protected characteristics.

MVR Monitoring

MVR Monitoring provides continuous oversight of an individual's driving record after they are hired. Instead of relying solely on initial or annual checks, this service automatically tracks for new activity such as violations, suspensions, revocations, or changes in license status. Near real-time alerts are provided when updates occur, allowing employers to stay informed about their drivers' eligibility and risk profile on an ongoing basis.

Adjudication

Team Screening will upload your company’s adjudication matrix/criteria and our Public Records Department will apply your criteria to each of your completed reports. Reports will be marked as “Approved” if they satisfy your criteria. All other reports will be marked as “Pending Review by Client” so your hiring manager can do an individualized assessment to determine if your applicant meets your company’s criteria based on the position they have applied for. 

No reports will be “Declined” by Team Screening.

Mail Delivery of Adverse Actions, Consumer Copies

Postal mail available for is only available for: 

• Consumer Copy

• Pre-Adverse Action 

• Adverse Action.

Occupational Health

Occupational health services include testing and screening solutions from multiple health care providers including Quest, eScreen, and LabCorp. 

Quest Diagnostics

With more than 2,980 locations available, Quest Diagnostics offers a variety of drug and alcohol testing solutions, including:

• DOT Panel

• nonDOT Panels: 4-15 Panel Configurations

• Alcohol and Nicotine testing options

• nonTHC Panels Available

Team Screening does offer custom panels through Quest Diagnostics upon request.

eScreen

Team Screening clients can receive quick employment testing results, including occupational health assessments, with eScreen. 

• Instant Drug Screen: 4-10 Panel options available

• Steroid Testing

• Hair Testing

• Flu Vaccine

• nonTHC Panels Available

• Custom Panels upon request

Occupation Health Solutions:

• Physicals: DOT and nonDOT

• Tuberculosis Tests: Skin and Blood tests available

• Lift Assessment

• Vision Tests

• Titer Tests

Additional eScreen solutions are available upon request from Team Screening. 

LabCorp

With LabCorp, Verified First clients can order an array of employment testing, including:

• DOT Panel

• nonDOT Panels: 4-15 Panel Configurations

• Alcohol and NicotineTesting options

• nonTHC Panels Available

Team Screening does offer custom panels through Quest Diagnostics upon request.

Drug Screening Product

Team Screening also offers employment drug screening solutions that utilize saliva and urine, including:

• Saliva Tests

• Urine Cups

• Urine Dips

Please see product labels and inserts for the manufacturer’s listed test cutoffs and detection times.