What do they look for in a background check?
Background screenings can vary greatly depending on what is required of certain positions, industry standards, and state laws. DISA's products include:
- Criminal History Checks (Federal, State, and County)
- Civil Searches (Federal and County)
- SSN Validity Checks
- Employment Verifications
- Education Verifications
- I-9 and E-Verify
- State Driving Records
- Professional Licenses and Credentials
- Credit Reports
- Adverse Action Notices
- Personal Reference Verifications
- Government Sanctions Lists
- Sex Offender Searches
- DOT Testing History
- Criminal Investigative Services
What does background check mean?
For many employers, a background screen is usually conducted as a simple pre-employment process, but depending on the industry and position they can become quite complex and vary. This gives an employer a closer look into an individual’s background to help verify if they are suitable for the job position. DISA offers a variety of products that can be combined to create a custom program that helps you maintain compliance and meet industry standards.
What questions do they ask on a background check?
Since each background check can be customized to meet the needs of the employer, job position, and state laws, questions can vary according to what is included in the check. For example, if the employer chose to include an education verification, then the candidate would be asked questions regarding what school they attended, the years they attended, when they graduated, what degrees (if any) they acquired, etc.
Why is the candidate's consent required to run a background check?
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) § 604 – 15 U.S.C. § 1681b, employers are required to provide applicants with a separate written disclosure, which advises that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes. The document must consist solely of the disclosure as a stand-alone document. Additionally, the employer also must obtain the applicant’s written consent to order the background check.