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
How do I find out about specific consortium owner requirements?
DISA’s Client Services department team can answer most questions you may have. Please call them at 281-673-2450. In addition, your contractor employer should be able to provide information about specific owner requirements.
Do online background checks really work?
A growing trend with the employment screening industry is the use of commercially compiled databases, also known as instant background checks or “national criminal database searches.” These types of checks are quicker and cheaper but lack accuracy and credibility and put employers at a greater risk of fines and lawsuits from the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
What things appear on a background check?
Background checks often include a criminal history search at a minimum. However, depending upon the nature of the job, for persons in more sensitive, high-level positions or those dealing with vulnerable populations, it may also include investigation of credit reports, sanctions checks, sex offender checks, and/or driving history. Background checks also may include verification of previous employment, education, professional licenses, and personal or professional references.