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Employment Background Screening

United States Homeland Investigations’™(USHII) comprehensive applicant screening services ensure that you quickly receive the most accurate information available, so you can make hiring decisions based on facts, not assumption. Providing detailed information at a reasonable cost, USHII will help make your hiring process considerably more cost-effective.

Criminal Records Searches

Common Uses:

Used in all industries for all position titles
Enables the employer to identify past high-risk behavior
Ensures a safe work environment by detecting any past violent crimes

The U.S. court system structure makes it impossible for an employer to personally conduct a complete search confirming that an applicant has no prior criminal activity. Employers must outsource and select a criminal search program that is both reasonable and cost-effective.

With access to more than 3,400 misdemeanor and felony courts throughout the United States, USHII can provide you with a comprehensive criminal record search to make certain that your workforce and customers are protected. All USHII criminal searches include both felonies and misdemeanors, at no additional cost to our clients. USHII provides this level of detail because a significant percent of felony charges are pled down to misdemeanor convictions.

United States Homeland Investigations offers multiple criminal background checks and we work with our clients to make sure the program you select meets your risk factors and specific needs.
Real-Time Criminal Jurisdiction Searches
5-year, 7-year (industry standard) and 10-year Criminal History Searches
Metro Area Criminal Searches
Multi-state Criminal Search and National Criminal Database Search
Combination Criminal Searches and Expanded Criminal Searches
National & State Sex Offender Registries
OFAC Search
International Criminal Record Searches

Employment Verifications

Common Uses:

Used in all industries for all position titles
To verify information provided by the applicant
To verify dates of employment, position, salary history, termination status (voluntary or involuntary), eligibility for rehire, and comments in personnel file

One of the most commonly falsified pieces of information is an applicant’s employment history. Utilizing USHII’s employment history verification service eliminates one of the most time consuming aspects of an HR professional’s job. United States Homeland Investigations has in-house researchers and investigators who directly contact past employers to retrieve relevant and accurate information. USHII offers a full spectrum of services – from confirmation of applicant provided information to detailed reference interviews – customized to fit the needs of our clients.

Academic and Degree Verifications

Common Uses:

Used in all industries for all position titles
To verify if a degree or credential was received
To confirm the date awarded
To identify any fictitious school or diploma mill

Education history is the most commonly falsified information on resumes and job applications. USHII’s academic and degree verification assists HR professionals in making the correct placement decisions based on accurate educational history.

Reference Checks

Common Uses:

Used in all industries for all position titles
To assess work history, performance and capabilities
To identify growth potential and industry skills

Professional references help organizations and employers gain an additional level of information on their applicant, beyond what is listed on their resume. This information can provide them greater insight into a person’s work ethic and abilities. USHII offers customized reference check service so our clients can develop a custom list of questions which pertain to the specific job in which they are hiring for. If our client does not have specific questions, we will utilize a performance-based standard set of questions created by USHII to give a 360-degree view of an applicant.

Professional License and Credential Verification

Common Uses:

Used in all industries for all position requiring a specialized license
To confirm validity of license or certification
To reveal any disciplinary actions taken
To identify renewal and expiration dates (such as state bar or union memberships)

In organizations or industries where specialized licenses are required, United States Homeland Investigations can assist in verifying that an applicant not only possesses the license, but that the license is in good standing. USHII’s professional license and certification verifications are performed on a wide assortment of state-issued professional licenses such as nurses, doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, insurance agents and many others.

Driving Records (MVR/DMV Reports)

Common Uses:

Used for anyone applying for a job driving a truck, company car or operating machinery
Employers with company-owned roadways may wish to limit access to employees with unsafe driving records
To reveal any major violations or criminal violations
To confirm record for company insurance policy

A driving record is the ideal way to identify prospective employees with unsafe driving records to reduce corporate risk. In some states, convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs cannot be found on the criminal court record and can only be revealed with a MVR examination. USHII’s MVR/DMV reports are retrieved directly from the state office and provide a history of infractions, number of points and current license status.

Consumer Credit History

Common Uses:

Used in all industries for positions with financial responsibility
Some industries (i.e. Financial Services) may wish to run this service on all employees
To identify applicants who may not show responsibility or may potentially be pre-dispositioned to mismanage company finances

United States Homeland Investigations’ consumer credit history reports can identify if an applicant has any collections, open loans, negative accounts, inquiries made by third parties, tax liens, etc by providing credit bureau information in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

SSN Trace

Common Uses:

Used in all industries for all position titles
To identify all known addresses that may be associated with an applicant’s SSN
To determine if the SSN has been stolen or falsified

A search of the major credit bureaus and Social Security Administration (SSA) database to verify that an applicant is associated with the social security number provided and identify any irregularities that may exist in association with the SSN provided by the applicant. If the trace has been used in a death-benefits claim, belongs to a deceased consumer, or has never been issued by the Social Security Administration, USHII will report this information. Validation of a SSN enables employers to identify whether a Social Security number exists within the SSA database and if the SSN is still valid. The year and state of issuance are also identified by this search.

Additional Services Offered

FDIC and Financial Industry Searches
Civil Court Record Searches
Military Record Verification
Workers’ Compensation History
International Background Checks
Industry-Specific Searches
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Vendor and Corporate Screening
Electronic Form I-9 Verification

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