Testimonial
“Diligent Screening Services is top notch, quick turn-around, and reliable!”
Steve – Happy Client
Accuracy
We do not take for granted, the enormity of our responsibility. Our QA process, and due diligence, ensures that we maintain an impeccable accuracy record.
Compliance
From our reporting procedures, to data security protocols, we adhere to strict standards of compliance with all current regulations.
Efficiency
With a vast network of dedicated court researchers in every county in the U.S., your orders are processed immediately; and most are returned on the same day.
Service
We are grateful for the trust our clients have placed upon us, and we make sure that they know it. We are personally invested in their satisfaction and success.
What We Do
Identity
solutions
- SSN Trace
- Address History
- SSN Verification (CBSV)
- Electronic Form I-9
- DHS E-Verify
Credentials
solutions
- Professional license verification
- Education/Degree verification
- Commercial drivers license information system records (CDLIS)
- DMV Driving records
- PSP crash and inspection history
- Healthcare compliance search (FACIS)
- FINRA Broker Check
- National Driver Register (NDR)
Verification
solutions
• Education verification
• GED Verification
• Employment verification
• Workers compensation report
• Reference verification
• Personal reference verification
• Professional reference verification
Compliance
solutions
• Compliance with all Municipal, State, and Federal regulations
• Paper Compliance forms
• Electronic authorization forms
• Electronic disclosure forms
• Electronic adverse actions letter
• Adjudication tools
• Adverse Action management
• Bank-level data security protocols
Criminal
solutions
• County criminal records search
• State criminal court search
• Federal criminal records search
• International criminal records search
• State criminal database search
• National criminal database search
• National criminal database alias search
• Global security watch list
• Sex offender registry search
Health
solutions
- DOT Drug and Alcohol Tests
- DOT Random Drug & Alcohol Program
- Employment drug testing
- Reasonable Suspicion/Accident drug testing
- On-site drug testing
- Hair drug testing
- Saliva drug testing
- Non-marijuana drug testing
- Instant Drug Screening
- Occupational physicals
- TB Testing
- Audiograms
- EKGs
- X-rays
- Vision screenings
- Vaccinations
- PFTs
- Blood-chemistry profiles
- Functional-capacity evaluations
- Body mass indexing (BMI)
- Lift assessments
- DOT Physical Exams
Financial
solutions
• Employment credit report
• Tenant credit report
• IRS Income Verification
• Bankruptcy filings search
• Business credit check
• Financial Sanctions search
Civil
solutions
• State rental records database search
• National rental records database search
• County civil records search
• Federal civil records search
• Lien and judgment filings search
Testimonial
“Claudia and her team at Diligent Screening Services are great, they are always fast, professional and on top of things.”
Linda – Happy Client
Unlimited Counties,
One Flat Fee
With Diligent Screening Services you won’t be charged extra fees for searching multiple counties. We believe that cost concerns shouldn’t compromise safety. We will search every county in your applicant’s 10-year address history, for one low, flat fee.
No Hidden Fees
No minimum usage. No set-up fees. No contract.
Package Discounts
Discount Package Pricing locked for one year.
Fair Pricing
Superior service for less than you’re paying now
Background Checks for
Every Need
From Employment Background Checks to Tenant Screening, Diligent Screening Services offers every solution currently available to the screening industry.
Employment
Tenant
Volunteer
Personal
Testimonial
“Diligent Screening is amazing!”
Sarah – Happy Client
Robust Options
With over a hundred screening solutions, unlimited customization, and a variety of helpful tools, Diligent Screening Services has everything you need and more.
Fully Configurable
The option to create sub-accounts, with specific packages, settings, and users, puts you in control of your screening program, and streamlines your work.
Powerful Integrations
We are integrated with over 40 of the most popular Applicant Tracking and HR Management Software, so you can use our services with your favorite interface.
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Or schedule a chat with us today
Testimonial
“Diligent Screening is a rare gem among service providers! It is refreshing to receive such great service.”
Parisima – Happy Client
Why Choose Us
Diligent Screening Services is the partner you want at your back, because we understand what you need in a Screening provider: diligent research, quick turnaround, competitive pricing, and unparalleled customer service!
Let us do your work for you
With our free QuickApp feature, all we need is your applicant’s name and email address, and we take care of the rest.
Let us do your work for you
With our free QuickApp feature, all we need is your applicant’s name and email address, and we take care of the rest.
Collects identifiers directly from the applicant
Automates disclosures based on jurisdiction
Securely stores documents for 5 years
Every transaction is encrypted
Background Check begins automatically
Real-time status updates
Responsive interface for all devices
Introducing
QuickApp Pro™
Custom Forms and Applications
FREE to Diligent Screening’s Clients
Customizable
Electronic employment applications, or data collection forms, custom built according to your preferences.
White Label
Your applications are assigned custom web addresses, and are branded with your company’s logo, colors, and fonts.
Compliant
Authorization and disclosures forms are included with every application, and are stored for record keeping within our secure platform.
Functional
Post links to your application online, as a page on your website, at a computer kiosk, or send by email.
Automated
Background Checks can start automatically upon application submission, or be queued for your review and approval.
Testimonial
“Diligent Screening is helping me get my employees out to work faster than any other agency. “
Vanesa – Happy Client
Diligent is Who We Are
- Hit Ratio 27.62%
- Same-Day Results 78.27%
- Accuracy 100%
- Client Satisfaction 100%
We find that about a quarter of the background checks we process contain a criminal record. Yet, of all the records we’ve reported, we have never had an error, dispute, or complaint. And with same-day turnaround for over 78% of orders, it is easy to see why our clients are so happy .
Trust your applicants’ data to the most security-sensitive platform available
Continuous Monitoring
Our infrastructure is constantly scanned, and monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Data Encryption
Every action is encrypted and performed in a secure environment.
System Redundancy
Fail-safe redundancies via multiple independent servers, and separate and independently protected servers.
Multi-factor Authentication
User identity is verified by more than just username and password.
Bank-level Security Protocols
Trust your data to the protection of the most security sensitive platform available
Continuous Monitoring
Our infrastructure is constantly scanned, and monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Data Encryption
Every action is encrypted and performed in a secure environment.
System Redundancy
Fail-safe redundancies via multiple independent servers, and separate and independently protected servers.
Multi-factor Authentication
User identity is verified by more than just username and password.
Diligent is Who We Are
We find that about a quarter of the background checks we process contain a criminal record. Yet, of all the records we’ve reported, we have never had an error, dispute, or complaint. And with same-day turnaround for over 78% of orders, it is easy to see why our clients are so happy.
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Hit Ratio
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Accuracy
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Same-Day Results
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Satisfaction
Testimonial
“We are very pleased with the services that Diligent Screening has provided.”
Calvin – Happy Client
Built-in Compliance
Instant Disclosures
Enter your applicant’s name and email address, and, collect the necessary data, obtain signed authorizations, and provide all appropriate disclosures electronically.
Automated Delivery
Send your applicants copies of their background check reports, pre-adverse notices, final decision letters, and other compliance forms, with a click of a button.
Adjudication Tool
Manage the adjudication process, automate adverse action procedures based on your pre-set adjudication criteria, and keep track of your hiring decisions, as easily as 1, 2, 3.
Testimonial
“Their customer service is excellent and they really go above and beyond.”
Jennifer – Happy Client
About Us
words we serve by
“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.”
-Douglas Adams
Diligent is who we are
We do not take for granted, the enormity of our responsibility. Our Triple-Check QA process, and due diligence, ensures that we maintain an impeccable accuracy record.
Screening is what we do
From Employment Background Checks to Tenant Screening, Diligent Screening Services offers every solution currently available to the screening industry.
Reliable is what we are
From our reporting procedures, to data security protocols, we adhere to strict standards of compliance with all current municipal, state, and federal regulations.
Safety is our Priority
We want you to feel safe knowing that we are personally invested in your company’s safety and success. We are honored at the trust you have placed upon us.
Efficient is how we are
With a vast network of dedicated court researchers in every county in the U.S., your orders are processed immediately; and most are returned on the same day.
Testimonial
“I know I can count on them to assist me.”
Linda – Happy Client
We Aim to Excel
Here at Diligent Screening, we approach every task with care and dedication, no matter how small. We know that our job here is very important! We hold people’s safety and well-being in our hands. This is not a responsibility to be taken lightly. It is an honor never to be taken for granted. We consistently adhere to a rigorous set of standards, so you can rest easy knowing that your company is in good hands.
Testimonial
“Diligent Screening Services has a fast turnaround!”
Iris – Happy Client
Who Says You Can’t
Have It All?
Diligent Screening Services is the partner you want at your back, because we understand what you need in a Screening provider: diligent research, quick turnaround, competitive pricing, and unparalleled customer service. Our FCRA- compliant background checks are accurate, fast, and affordable.
Whoever said you can’t have it all, never had Diligent service.
Services and Solutions
Background Checks for
Every Need
From Employment Background Checks to Tenant Screening, Diligent Screening Services offers every solution currently available to the screening industry.
Employment Screening
Criminal History, Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credentials Check, Drug Testing, Driving Records, and more.
Tenant Screening
Identity Check, Criminal History, Address History, Eviction Search, Credit Report, Income Verification, References, and more.
Volunteer Screening
Criminal History, Driving Record, Sex Offender Registry, National Abuse Registry, References, TB Testing, Drug Screening, and more.
Regulated Industries
Transportation, Heath Care, Education, Financial, Security, and Government
Business Profile
Company Profile, Business Credit Check, Bankruptcy, Profit and Loss Statements, Financial Sanctions, and more.
Global Solutions
We can search records in every County in the U.S. as well as in many foreign countries.
Background Checks for Every Need
From Employment Background Checks to Tenant Screening, Diligent Screening Services offers every solution currently available to the screening industry.
Employment Screening
Criminal history, Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credentials Check, Drug Testing, Driving Records, and more.
Business Profile
Company Profile, Business Credit Check, Bankruptcy, Profit and Loss Statements, Financial Sanctions, and more.
Regulated Industries
Transportation, Heath Care, Education, Financial, Security, and Government
Tenant Screening
Identity Check, Criminal History, Address History, Eviction Search, Credit Report, Income Verification, References, and more.
Volunteer Screening
Criminal History, Driving Record, Sex Offender Registry, National Abuse Registry, References, TB Testing, Drug Screening, and more.
Global Solutions
We can search records in every County in the U.S. as well as in many foreign countries.
Get the Full Picture
Diligent Screening believes in the importance of comprehensive background checks. No single search can provide all the answers to an individual’s history. But a comprehensive screening process, coupled with due diligence, gathers information from multiple sources to provide a clearer understanding of a person’s background.
One-Stop
Screening Shop
Criminal
Health
Litigation
Verification
Compliance
Financial
Credentials
Identity
Features
Popular Starter Packages
Begin a background check with one of the base packages below, or add other searches to build custom bundles
Level 1
Workforce Screening- SSN Trace
- Unlimited County Criminal
- National Database Search
- Federal Criminal Search
- Sex Offender Search
Level 2
Entry Level Screening- SSN Trace
- Unlimited County Criminal
- National Criminal Database
- Federal Criminal Search
- Sex Offender Search
Level 3
Management Screening- SSN Trace
- Unlimited County Criminal
- National Criminal Database
- Federal Criminal Search
- Sex Offender Search
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a background check consist of?
A Background Check can be basic or very comprehensive, depending on the employer’s requirements. At the very least, it must include a SSN Trace for address history and a search of the County Courts in those jurisdictions for relevant criminal records. A National Criminal Database Search, Federal Criminal Records Check and Sex Offender Search are the add-ons we often recommend.
Depending on the position, other searches may also be conducted; such as verifications of education/employment, financial and credit history, driving records and drug screening.
Diligent Screening offers every type of search currently available in the Industry.
How long does a background check take?
Diligent Screening Services makes every effort to avoid the bottlenecks that lead to delays in turnaround time, and aims to provide results within 24 hours.
Due to our extensive network of dedicated court researchers, in every county in the U.S. Diligent Screening returns over 78% of orders on the same day they’re requested. However, some courts do not offer self-service computers, and require that searches be performed by the clerks themselves, on a first come, first serve basis. The turnaround time for these counties is on average 3 days.
What is a Federal Criminal Records Search?
A Federal Criminal Records Check searches for offenses committed at the Federal level. Including but not limited to, tax evasion, smuggling, kidnapping, and forgery. These records are only found at the US Federal District Courts and do not extend to County Court level.
Does the National Database uncover records from all of the U.S?
No. A criminal records database should only be used as a research tool, and not as standalone background check. Only a portion of counties report to these databases, and the information is often outdated or incomplete. However adding it as a supplement to the SSN Trace and County Criminal searches increase the probability of finding possible convictions. Any possible records found in a database search, are verified at the county court level before being reported to employers, as required by the FCRA.
Features and Tools
- QuickApp
- QuickApp Pro
- Integrations
- Customization
- Batch Ordering
- Electronic Forms
- Automation
- Adjudication Tools
QuickApp
QuickApp sends an email to an applicant to let them view and sign their disclosures and authorizations, fill out all of their own information, create an electronic signature, and then submit it back to us so we can process their background check. Once the applicant accepts the invitation by clicking on the link, it will take applicants to a welcome screen to begin the application process. This makes it as efficient as possible for the applicant, ensures their information is accurate, saves you time with data entry, and keeps users from having to decipher peoples’ handwriting.
With QuickApp you can:
- Start background check with only a name and email, or a phone number
- Collect identifiers directly from the applicant.
- Automates individual state laws disclosures, forms, and requirements based on jurisdiction
- Get real time status updates
- Choose to have us process the Background Check automatically upon applicant submission
- Choose to review applicant submitted information first
- Securely store applicant documents within the applicant’s file in our platform
- Data is encrypted using bank-grade standards
QuickApp is mobile friendly. Applicants can complete their application and e-sign the forms on any device.
QuickApp Pro
QuickApp Pro is a white label application software. It allows an applicant to fill out a custom, brandable job application online, which is then used to automatically populate the background check order to be processed.
QuickApp Pro features:
- Custom built online applications
- Branded with with your logo and web address
- Post links to your application anywhere online
- Send links by text message or email
- Collects identifiers directly from the applicant.
- Automates individual state laws disclosures, consent forms, and requirements based on jurisdiction
- Obtains e-consent
- Get real time status updates
- View, process, and print applications in real-time.
- Choose to have us process the Background Check automatically upon application submission
Choose to review applications first and select which to process for background - Securely store applications and signed forms within the applicant’s file in our platform
- Applicants can apply on any device at any time.
- Data is encrypted using bank-grade standards
Integrations
Use of applicant tracking systems has grown at a staggering pace in recent years. Studies show that 75% of large companies and 60% of mid-sized companies use an ATS to manage their candidates. Diligent Screening Services is able to integrate with many of the most popular ATS, HRIS and CMS software, and actively working on establishing new integrations.
We are currently set up to integrate with the systems below. Please inquire for details about procedures and fees, as they differ per partner.
| Integrated Partner | Integrated Partner |
| AcquireTM | iCIMS (JSON) |
| ADP Recruiting Management | Jobvite |
| Alpha Hire | KPA|HotlinkHR |
| AMSI | Kronos |
| App-Garden | Leads 360 |
| Applicant360 | MultiSite Systems |
| Applitrack | myStaffingPro |
| Ascentis Recruiting | NEOGOV |
| ATS OnDemand | nowHire |
| Avature | Onboard IQ |
| BALANCEtrak | Onboarding Systems (QAP) |
| Bullhorn | Oracle Taleo Business Edition |
| BirdDogHR | Oracle Taleo Enterprise Edition |
| Career Builder | Oracle Taleo Enterprise (Passport) |
| Click Boarding | Paychex |
| Entrata | Paycom |
| eRecruit | PeopleAdmin|TalentEd |
| fastWorkforce | PeopleFluent |
| Greenhouse | peoplestrategy |
| Healthcare Source | Prism HR |
| Hirebridge | Quicklease Pro |
| HireTouch | Rent Manager |
| Hirezon|Interview Exchange | ResMan |
| HiringThing | SilkRoad |
| HR Cloud | SmartSearch |
| HR Services Inc | SAP SuccessFactors |
| HRsmart | Tenant Verification |
| IBM Kenexa BrassRing | TenStreet |
| iRent | UltiPro – Ultimate |
| Volunteer Verify | Vikus |
| Workday | VIRTUS |
| Yardi |
Customization
With over a hundred screening solutions, unlimited customization, and a variety of helpful tools, Diligent Screening Services has everything you need and more. Every step and piece of our software can be customized to work exactly the way you want it to—There are literally thousands of ways we can configure your settings and preferences, but these are just a few examples:
- Criteria for report decision tools
- User & order certifications
- Personal information masking
- Custom disclosure sets
- User permission levels
- Communication preferences
- As many packages as you want to create
- Which packages are available to each sub-account/cost center
- Jurisdiction selection configuration
- Management reports
- Billing & invoicing
- Integrations with third parties
- Forms and applications
- The look and branding of your interface
And much more…
Batch Ordering
Batch ordering allows you to place multiple orders at once by submitting a list of all candidates and their required information on a template provided by us.
Electronic Forms
Maintain compliance through the automated delivery of your applicants’ disclosures. Once a background check report is completed, securely and automatically deliver consumer copies, adverse letters, and custom disclosures via email with a click of a button, right from the background check report page. In addition, our QuickApp tool sends an email to an applicant to let them view and sign their disclosures and authorizations, fill out all of their own information, create an electronic signature, and then submit it back to us so we can process their background check.
Automation
- Order Background Checks with a click of button
- Automated jurisdiction based compliance
Collect personal identifiers directly from the applicant.
- Receive real time status notifications
- Background Check can begin automatically
- Automate delivery of Pre-Adverse and Adverse Action letters
- Automate adjudication process based on your hiring criteria
- Automate delivery of Pre-Adverse and Adverse Action and other compliance forms letters
Adjudication Tools
Our Adjudication Tools allows our clients to set hiring decision right on the background check report results page. Our color coded Decision Matrix gives the report an at-a-glance look at what actions or steps are needed next. The picture on the right shows the many types of “decisions” that could be made. These options can be customized according to your specifications
Your hiring policy, and adjudication guide can be set in our system to be used as reference for decision makers as they review background check results. Clients can set different criteria for different types of background checks, or just one or a few default set of rules.
There are many benefits to using our adjudication tools. Some of the major benefits are:
- Streamlining the hiring process
- Helps to remove unintended bias in the hiring process
- Ensure compliance with your company’s hiring criteria
- Clearly document your decision making practices to facilitate audits
- Run reports to see data on prior decision and actions taken
- Task are centralized for more effective report management and review
- Ability to automate notification of decision emails to specific administrators within your company
- Trigger the delivery of Pre-Adverse and Adverse Action letters to applicant (unless special procedures are required by local laws.)
For a small fee Diligent Screening will manage the adjudication process for your company and review all applicant results using the criteria you provide. Reports will then be set to either ‘Approved, ‘Review’, or ‘Pre-Adverse’ according to previously set guidelines Decision results can be sent to a specific user email upon completion of the report..
Identity Verification
SSN Trace
To provide a complete criminal history, Diligent Screening Services begins each check with a Social Security Number Trace; which compiles information from various sources, including voting records, property records, credit bureau data, and other sources. The results will provide us with a detailed account of prior addresses and names used by the applicant. This is important because statistics show that crimes often occur close to where people live and work. With their address history, we can search all relevant jurisdictions. jurisdictions.
The report also shows the state and date the SSN was issued, and whether the SSN shows up on the death index registry.
SSN Verification
This search verifies that the applicant’s name, social security number (SSN), and date of birth all match the records kept by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Social security number verification is used for W-2 wage reporting purposes (Internal Revenue Service Wage and Tax Statement) to ensure the records of current and former employees are correct.
Electronic I-9
With our the entire employment eligibility process is automated, so it eliminates common violation risks. Our built-in electronic mobile solution makes the entire process paperless. New hires receive an email or text message, directing them to complete the form online,where our system guides them step-by-step, automatically detecting errors, and offering feedback for correction. Employees are then able to sign the form using their mouse, for added security. Every action leaves an audit trail that allows you to see real-time updates
Completed I-9s and supporting documents, are then securely stored within our platform, where they remain available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
Our system will send you alerts 90, 60, and 30 day in advance of the expiration of an employee’s work authorization documents.
DHS E-Verify
The DHS E-Verify system is integrated with our electronic I-9 Forms, so you are able to seamlessly submit all your Form I-9s, whether electronic or paper, directly to E-Verify. Receive authorization or Tentative Non-confirmations instantly. If you do receive a Tentative Non-confirmation, our platform will guide you through the process.
Criminal Searches
- County Criminal Records
- State Repository Criminal
- National Criminal Database
- Alias National Database
- State Criminal Database
- Federal Criminal Records
- Sex Offender Registry
- Global Security Watch List
- International Criminal Records
County Court Criminal Records Search
A County Criminal Records Search is a search of a specific county’s court records. It is by far the most common type of search in an Employment Background Check. It provides felony information, and misdemeanor information. We recommend that, at a minimum, all counties of residence, work, and school be searched for a period of at least seven years, as permitted by local laws. Due to our extensive network of dedicated court researchers, Diligent Screening Services has access to court records in every county, in all fifty U.S. states; as well as some international locations. County Criminal Records are first searched by name; here It is crucial to search all possible names and aliases known to us. We check all name combinations and aliases entered during the order, and/or revealed by the SSN Trace. A positive match is established by comparing other identifiers, such as date of birth, social security number, or driver’s license number.
State Repository Criminal Search
A state repository is a state-managed criminal record database that contains court records compiled from a variety of sources within that state – mainly county court records. Most states within the US maintain a state repository in some form, though not all are accessible to employers for use in employment screening without fingerprint submission. Of the state repositories available to all types of employers, without fingerprint submission requirement, very few of them are actually reliable enough to be used for employment screening purposes. In fact, there are only 5 states that we’ve deemed reliable enough for use in employment screening: Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, North Carolina, and Missouri. About 30 other states provide varying levels of access to county criminal record dockets; for this reason these State Searches should only be used as a supplement to a Comprehensive County Criminal Background Check
National Criminal Database Search
Searches criminal records databases from all 50 states, including digitized records from Department of Corrections, Administrative Office of the Courts and county court records. Database Searches should never be used as a stand-alone search, since information provided is usually incomplete and outdated. However Diligent Screening Services recommends a Nationwide or Database Checks as a supplemental part of a comprehensive background check. In compliance with the FCRA, Database records are not reported directly to employer, but are instead used as a clue to where additional records may be found. Any possible hits are added as a County Criminal Check, and searched at the County Court level for ID confirmation, and up to date case information.
National Criminal Database Alias Search
The National Criminal Database Alias Search combines a social security number (SSN) trace and a database search. It takes all the names found in the provider’s SSN trace and then checks them for matches in their nationwide criminal database. The search results they provide can help users uncover additional activity that may have been missed in jurisdictions outside of the candidate’s residence history or that occurred under a different name.
State Criminal Search
Same information as is provided by the National Criminal Database, but restricted to the statewide level.
Federal Court Criminal Records Search
A Federal Criminal Records Check is a search of a specific federal district court’s records. Federal cases include crimes involving federal law, crimes that cross state boundaries, and crimes that are committed on federal property. Diligent Screening Services searches across the 94 U.S. federal courts for violations of federal criminal law, such as tax evasion, fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, interstate trafficking, and kidnapping. Approximately 5 percent of criminal records in the U.S. are for federal offenses. A search of federal court records is needed to locate records of federal criminal prosecution. Federal Criminal Records Checks extend research for potential criminal activity from the state level to the federal level. Federal Criminal Records are searched by name. The results are then reviewed using other identifiers such as date of birth, social security number, or driver’s license number. Reports usually include the jurisdiction searched, the individual’s personal identifiers as they appear in the case file, the file date, charges, disposition, disposition dates, and sentencing information.
Sex Offender Registry Search
Most states provide centralized services that can be checked to determine whether an applicant is registered as a convicted sex offender. All possible hits must be verified, by our researchers, as a positive ID match prior to reporting results to employer. We verify that the individual found in the registry is indeed the applicant in question. Because a Sex Offender Registry only provides limited information about a specific type of crime, this search cannot be seen as a thorough criminal record search when run alone. It is most useful when run in connection with a proper County Criminal Records Check.
Global Security Watch List Search
To ensure compliance with the Patriot Act, our Global Security Watch List search is a proprietary database search of over 120 government agencies’ sanctions and watch lists, including, but not limited to:
- OFAC Designated Nationals (SDN) & Blocked Persons
- Department of State Trade Control (DTC) Debarred Parties
- U.S Bureau of Industry & Security (formerly BXA)
- Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT) Terrorism Knowledge Base
- Unverified Entities List, Denied
- Entities List and Denied Persons List
- (ICE) Most Wanted
- U.S. Secret Service Most Wanted
- FBI Most Wanted Terrorists & Seeking Information
- FBI Top Ten Most Wanted
- INTERPOL Most Wanted List
- Bank of England Sanctions List
- OSFI – Canadian Sanctions List
- United Nations Consolidated Sanctions List
- Politically Exposed Persons List
- European Union Terrorist List
International Criminal Records Search
International criminal searches reveal crimes a candidate may have commited in a country of previous residence. Diligent Screening Services provides criminal background checks for over 100 countries. Please contact us about available search locations for country specific information, as procedures, restrictions and turnaround times vary widely. in addition, special release forms may be required in some places.
Verifications
- Employment Verification
- Education Verification
- Occupational License Verification
- Reference Verification
- Workers Compensation Report
Employment Verification
The employment verification checks the accuracy of the employment history provided on an applicant’s application or resume, by directly contacting those employers. We do not rely on contact information provided by the applicant and instead go directly to the company’s HR department, to ensure that the information we obtain is correct and legitimate.
We compare and verify with the employer the dates of employment, job positions held, and may include the reason for leaving and eligibility for rehire.
We verify subjects’ educational claims directly with the educational institutions’ registrer’s office. Information obtained includes, dates of attendance, major, and any degrees, credentials, and honors received by an applicant. We can also verify whether or not the diploma is legitimate, and whether the school is accredited.
In addition to higher education, we also verify High School diplomas and GEDs.
Occupational License Verification
A Professional License is verified with the state or federal agency that issued it. To verify your candidate’s claims, we contact the issuing state or federal agency and verify that the subject is indeed a holder of said license/certification, and obtain details such as details, date of issuance, expiration, and any restrictions or violations associated with the license. Common positions requiring license verification are CPAs, health care professionals, lawyers, psychologists, teachers; engineers, plumbers, massage therapists, occupational therapists, electricians, and bartenders.
Reference Verification
Professional reference checks verify that a candidate has a positive reputation among previous employers, acquaintances associates, and co-workers. It includes interviews with people who have direct knowledge of the candidate’s performance and professional ethics.
Personal reference checks include interviews with friends, and acquaintances who can provide information about an applicant’s personality traits and character.
Workers Compensation Report
A Worker’s Compensation report provides details about an employee’s previous workers compensation claims for job-related injuries, and provides claim details, such as type of injury, body part injured, employer name, and date of incident.
Use of Worker’s Compensation Records is limited by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employers can only review workers compensation information after giving a conditional job offer, and it may not be used for screening purposes. Please inquire about availability in your state as most states have anti-discrimination laws governing access to these records, including human rights and fair employment laws.
Credentials
- Healthcare Compliance Search
- Motor Vehicle/Driving Records
- CDLIS
- PSP
- National Driver Register (NDR)
- National Driver Register (NDR)
- FINRA Broker Check
Healthcare compliance search (FACIS)
Fraud Abuse Control Information System (FACIS) is a search of current and historical database of sanctions, exclusions, debarment and disciplinary actions for all medical provider types at federal and state levels, including current sanction and disciplinary actions from the General Services Administration (GSA) and Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Motor Vehicle/Driving Records
An MVR report is used to obtain the applicant’s driving history. We offer driving records access from every state, and in most states results are instant.
This check will include information such as:
Full Name
Date of Birth
Driver’s License Issue Date
Driver’s License Expiration Date
Driver’s License Class (Operator, CDL, etc.)
Driver’s License Status (Valid, Suspended, Expired, etc.)
Restrictions
Endorsements
Accidents
Suspensions
Revocations
Violations
Points
This search is recommended for employees who will be driving vehicles or operating equipment on the job.
Commercial Drivers License Information System Records
Searches a driver’s SSN against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) to instantly verify a driver’s current commercial drivers license, and reveals past Commercial Driver’s Licenses and any associated violations or actions.
Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP)
Searches a driver’s SSN against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) database for a commercial driver’s 5-Year Crash and 3-Year Inspection History, such as DOT-recordable crashes, moving violations recorded on inspection reports, and data contained in (MCMIS).
National Driver Register (NDR)
The National Driver Register (NDR) is a computerized database of information about drivers who have had their licenses revoked or suspended, or who have been convicted of serious traffic violations such as driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
State motor vehicle agencies provide NDR with the names of individuals who have lost their privilege or who have been convicted of a serious traffic violation. When a person applies for a driver’s license the state checks to see if the name is on the NDR file. If a person has been reported to the NDR as a problem driver, the license may be denied.
National Driver Register (NDR)
The National Driver Register (NDR) is a computerized database of information about drivers who have had their licenses revoked or suspended, or who have been convicted of serious traffic violations such as driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
State motor vehicle agencies provide NDR with the names of individuals who have lost their privilege or who have been convicted of a serious traffic violation. When a person applies for a driver’s license the state checks to see if the name is on the NDR file. If a person has been reported to the NDR as a problem driver, the license may be denied.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Broker Check
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s database is checked for background information on current and former FINRA-registered brokers and current and former FINRA registered brokerage firms. Results may include broker registration history, status, qualifications, employment history, SEC criminal matters, regulatory actions, and customer complaints.
Litigation
Bankruptcy
Federal Bankruptcy Record Searches access the U.S. Bankruptcy Court system to determine wether your applicant has ever filed for Bankruptcy. Results include debtor information, jurisdiction, case number, date filed, chapter, disposition date, disposition and filing status.
Federal Civil Records Search
This is a District level search for civil cases filed in the US District Court. Search of civil court records in requested federal jurisdiction for suits, judgments, federal tax liens and bankruptcies. Provides file date, parties involved, cause of action and case status when cases are uncovered.
County Civil Records Search
Searches for lawsuits in the general jurisdiction county courts of the applicant’s county of residence. Provides file date, parties, cause of action and case status.
Liens & Judgement Database Search
Database search provides information on liens and judgments records at the federal, state, and local levels.
Occupational Health
Drug Testing
In addition to having a wide range of drug testing services, we make it easy and convenient for your applicants and employees. We have a nationwide network of 5100 collection sites, so we will always be in your neighborhood.
- 5-panel: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, Opiate and Phencyclidine PCP
- 8-panel: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, Opiate, Phencyclidine PCP, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepine and Methadone
- 9-panel: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, Opiate, Phencyclidine PCP, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepine, Methadone and Propoxyphene
- 10-panel: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, Opiate, Phencyclidine PCP, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepine, Methadone, Propoxyphene and Methaqualone
- 10-panel +: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, Opiate, Phencyclidine PCP, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepine, Methadone, Propoxyphene, Methaqualone and Ecstasy
Diligent Screening also offers 5 and 9 panel drug test that exclude Marijuana.
Screen with us and get:
- Rapid drug test results in real time for 5 and 10 panel screens
- Paperless drug test collections
- Built-in reports and management tools
- Online drug test scheduling
- Immediate notification of expired events and no-show donors
- Tracking and status monitoring of all employee drug screenings
- Management of both regulated and non-regulated test events
- Event Scheduling
- On-site testing
- Medical Review Officer Services
- Breath Alcohol Testing
- Proactive Compliance
- Integrated Physicals
- Drug-Free Workplace Policy Development & Review
- DOT Program Management
Testing Methods
- Urine Testing
- Oral Fluid Testing
- Hair Testing
- Alcohol Testing
- Nicotine Testing
DOT Testing Solutions
Our automated system incorporates online event scheduling, donor tracking, test status, built-in compliance reports and escalations, random test scheduling, and easy DOT MIS report generation.
Screen your drivers with us and get:
- Over 4000 Nationwide Collection Sites
- Web-Based Program Management
- Paperless Drugs of Abuse Screening
- DOT Health Services and Physical Exams
- DOT Program Management Solutions
- Random Consortium for companies with 49 or less covered employees
- Onsite Drug Testing and
- Online DOT drug test scheduling.
- Tracking and status monitoring of all employee drug screenings.
- Rapid drug test results in real time
- Federal DOT manual CCFs are used with online reporting and event tracking
- Built-in DOT compliance reports and management tools.
- Instant electronic DOT MIS reports, plus other customized statistical documents.
- Immediate notification of expired events and no-show donors.
- DOT Physical Exams.
- Electronically schedule, process, execute, deliver and report a DOT physical exam through our portal.
- Incorporates an electronic DOT physical form, and medical surveillance by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).
- Online health history forms for patient completion
- Online rules-controlled compliance
- Online delivery of documentation
Occupational Health
Diligent Screening Services can electronically schedule, process, execute, deliver, and report a variety of occupational health services, including:
- Audiograms
- EKGs
- X-rays
- Vision screenings
- Vaccinations
- PFTs
- TB testing
- Blood-chemistry profiles
- Functional-capacity evaluations
- Body mass indexing (BMI)
- Lift assessments
- DOT Physical Exams
And much more!
Financial Risk
- Employment Credit Report
- Tenant Credit Report
- IRS Income Verification
- Liens & Judgement Database
- Bankruptcy Filings Search
- Business Due Diligence
Employment Credit Report
Credit reports are used by employers for assessing applicants for positions of fiduciary responsibility. An Employment Credit Report differs from a traditional credit report, in that it is tailored for use in an employment situation. For example, it does not include account numbers, nor does the “pull” count against the applicant’s credit score.
Information reported on an Employment Credit Report includes:
Seven Year Credit History
High/Low Balance
Payment Patterns
Liens and Judgments
Bankruptcies
Applicant Identifying Information
Former Addresses
Past Employment
Collections, lawsuits or judgments
An employment credit report should only be used when it is relevant to performance of job duties. Specifically, when the employee will be in a position to manage, or freely access the company’s, or clients’ money. Please review your state regulations regarding use of credit reports by employers, as in addition to the FCRA, as of December 2018, 11 states (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont and Washington) have passed laws that restrict how, when, and why employers can obtain and use credit information for employment screening. In addition, a credentialing process that includes an on-site inspection, will be required before you can obtain consumer credit information from Diligent Screening Services.
Tenant Credit Report
This report is used to assess the risk of extending credit to potential residents seeking to rent.
FICO Credit Risk Score
Official Credit File
High/Low Balance
Payment Patterns
Liens and Judgments
Bankruptcies
Collections
Extensive Payment History
Derogatory payments
Previous credit inquiries
Applicant Identifying Information
Former Addresses
Past Employment
A credentialing process that includes an on-site inspection, will be required before you can obtain a tenant credit report from Diligent Screening Services.
IRS Income Verification
Income Tax Return Verification (ITRV) is a consent-based verification developed and administered by the IRS using Form 4506T “Request for Transcript of Tax Return”. These official IRS transcripts are available within two (2) business days. These records provide accurate results and prevents misrepresentation of employment and past income amounts
Mitigates fraud by matching Name, SSN, and Address to IRS data
Liens & Judgement Database Search
Database search provides information on liens and judgments records at the federal, state, and local levels.
Bankruptcy Filings Search
We provide a comprehensive bankruptcy filing search for your candidate or business.
This search helps identify personal bankruptcies associated with a job candidate, across all federal districts. It returns records for Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies. It also includes any additional debtors, liability amount, asset amount filing date, discharge date. This search is used when screening accounting, managerial, and executive candidates, as well as contractors, business partners and vendors.
Business Due Diligence
Before beginning a partnership with a business, it is important to be certain that they are reputable, and that there are no liens, judgments, bankruptcy or civil action against the company or its principals. Due Diligence Background Check vets your customers, third parties, investments and partners to help you assess and manage risks.
Business Credit Report
Principals Personal Information
Names of Key Officers, Managers and Employees
List of Products or Services
Names of Suppliers and Clients
Current and Previous Addresses
Phone Service Summary
Property Ownership
Possible Associates
Business Associations
Partnerships & Corporate Affiliations
Company Name Search
Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau
News & Media Search
UCC Filings
Bankruptcy
Liens
Judgments
EIN Search
Professional License
FAA Registrations
Professional Verification
Assets Search
Education Verification
Property Ownership Records
Deed Transfers
Profit and Loss Statements
Assets
Criminal Records for Company or Principals
Board of Governors List Search
FDIC List Search
National Credit Union Administration List Search
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency List Search
Office of Supervision List Search
Office Foreign Asset Control List Search
Social Security Validation
For publicly held companies:
10-K’s Annual Business and Financial Reports
10-Q’s Quarterly Financial Reports
8-K’s Unscheduled Materials Events
Annual Reports to Shareholders
President’s Letter to Shareholders
Proxy Statements
Director’s Titles, Ages and Remunerations
Registration Statements
Financial Information Filings
Prospectus on Stock Offerings
Williams Act
Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions
20-F Annual and Financial Report Filed by Non-U. S. Registration
Compliance
- Compliant Reporting
- Paper Compliance forms
- Electronic Compliance Forms
- Monitoring
- Adjudication Tools
- Adverse Action Management
- Data Security
Compliant Reporting
Diligent Screening is committed to quality and accuracy on each and every report, and compliance with all Municipal, State, and Federal regulations. Our process ensures that you get the most accurate results available. This is achieved by double checking all adverse records by our experienced licensed private investigators to ensure correct applicant identity and record reporting under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Our Quality Assurance process gives you peace of mind knowing you are making sound hiring decisions.
Paper Compliance forms
Diligent Screening provides all the forms you need to provide to your applicants before and after a background check.
Electronic Compliance Forms
Maintain compliance through the automated delivery of your applicants’ disclosures. Once a background check report is completed, securely and automatically deliver reports via email with a secure link.
Consumers are required to verify their identity using multiple factors before signing in. You can also send adverse letters, and custom disclosures via email with a click of a button, right from the background check report page. Easily track the process with an audit log. See when the notice was sent, opened, where it was opened from or if it is still unopened.
In addition, our QuickApp tool sends an email to an applicant to let them view and sign their disclosures and authorizations, fill out all of their own information, create an electronic signature, and then submit it back to us so we can process their background check.
Monitoring
Diligent Screening gives you the option to add monitoring to searches you run so you can receive updates if new hits are found over the next year.
Add monitoring to:
• Criminal national database search.
• Criminal national alias.
• Sex offender record search.
- View all searches that are being monitored in a single queue.
- View update history log for each search and applicant in the monitoring queue.
- Get sent just the changed or new information each time you receive an update to easily know what needs your attention.
Adjudication Tools
Reviews report and applies “clear” or “pending” statuses using adjudication guidelines you define
Ability to display your adjudication guidelines to facilitate the decision making process.
Ability to customize your adjudication statuses to streamline your internal processes
Option to send pre-adverse and adverse action notice letters after your review
Ability to set permissions for viewing detailed results and making decisions
Ability to set up job role/position specific adjudication guidelines to be associated with different screening packages
Ability to document reasons for adjudication decisions
Adverse Action Management
For a small fee Diligent Screening will manage the adjudication process for your company and review all applicant results using the criteria you provide. Reports will then be set to either ‘Approved, ‘Review’, or ‘Pre-Adverse’ according to previously set guidelines Decision results can be sent to a specific user email upon completion of the report.
Data Security
Diligent Screening NEVER offshores your data. The absence of strict data privacy laws and enforcement structures in other countries raises concerns about the security of personal information in the hands of contractors abroad.
Available to authorized users 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our screening software employs bank-level security protocols, with an intuitive modern interface. Featuring powerful tools such as applicant portal, electronic compliance forms, and customizable, brandable online applications, Diligent Screening’s software is provides security coverage and technical compliance that is second to none.
In accordance with screening industry best practices, every application server and data server is separate and independently protected, making it the most security-sensitive platform available. Our system also has fail-safe redundancies via multiple independent servers that ensure your data is always protected and available, regardless of outages or interruptions.
Our system infrastructure is constantly scanned, and access is audited and recorded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
All applicant sensitive information is encrypted and processed in a secure environment that safeguards against any potential threat.
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