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Employment Verification
DISA’s employment verifications confirm an applicant’s job history, helping employers ensure accuracy, assess trustworthiness, and make informed hiring decisions.
Verifying Previous Work History
Employers request employment verifications to not only verify previous personal employment history but to ensure that the applicant has the skills and qualifications needed to perform the job. This is typically done with a pre-employment check and can search back to seven years.
By verifying that the applicant does have the previous work history they wrote on the application, it lets the employer know that the applicant is truthful in the information that they’re supplying. Applicants who are deceptive in their application could signal to employers that they cannot be trusted with sensitive company information, so it’s vital that employers take careful steps in verifying background information to protect their company.
Employment Verification Check Requirements
Employer Requirements
Employers need acknowledgment from the applicant that the background check is being run, which includes the job history information on the application.
It is common for previous employers to ask for a copy of the written consent from the applicant to verify their information.
When this occurs, DISA’s backgrounds team will request a copy of the applicant’s authorization to send to the previous employer.
Applicant Requirements
The applicant is expected to provide previous job-related information including:
- Employer name
- Address
- Phone number
- Supervisor name
- Dates of employment
- Job title(s)
It is common for applicants to not want their current employer contacted. In this case, they have the option of asking human resources not to contact them, typically with a checked box on the application.
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Background Check Offerings
Pre-Employment Background Checks
DISA’s pre-employment background checks offer configurable, compliant screening solutions to help employers hire confidently and meet industry standards.
Criminal Background Check
DISA’s criminal background checks help employers hire safely by uncovering county, state, and federal records—reducing risk and ensuring workplace security.
Civil Background Checks
(Federal & County) - DISA’s civil background checks reveal lawsuits, judgments, and liens to help employers assess risk, prevent liability, and make informed hiring decisions.
SSN Validation
DISA’s SSN Validity Check flags fraudulent Social Security numbers, helping reduce identity fraud and ensure applicants provide valid, SSA-issued SSNs.
I-9 & E-Verify
DISA’s I-9 & E-Verify solution streamlines workforce compliance with flexible, remote verification tools—ensuring fast, accurate employment eligibility checks.
State Driving Records
DISA’s State Driving Record checks verify license status and driving history, helping employers ensure safe, qualified hires for transportation and driving-related roles.
Professional Licenses & Credentials
DISA’s professional license verifications confirm certifications directly with accrediting bodies, ensuring applicants are properly licensed, qualified, and free of disciplinary actions.
Credit Reports
DISA’s credit report checks support sensitive hiring decisions by verifying financial responsibility for roles with access to confidential data, cash, or fiduciary duties.
Adverse Action Notices
DISA supports FCRA compliance by helping employers issue required adverse action notices—ensuring candidates are informed and given a chance to dispute background check results.
Personal Reference Verification
DISA’s personal reference verifications provide insight into an applicant’s character, skills, and fit—helping employers make confident, informed hiring decisions.
Government Sanctions Lists
(OFAC/Patriot Act) - DISA’s government sanctions list checks, also known as Patriot Act searches, screen applicants against global watchlists to ensure compliance and prevent hiring prohibited individuals.
Sex Offender Search
DISA’s sex offender searches check state and national registries to help employers identify registered offenders—critical for roles in education, healthcare, finance, and more.
DOT Testing Records
DISA’s DOT testing records service helps employers meet compliance by retrieving drug and alcohol test histories for safety-sensitive roles—ensuring safe, qualified hires.
Financial Due Diligence
DISA’s Financial Due Diligence services deliver in-depth, courthouse-sourced investigations to uncover financial risks—protecting your company’s reputation and investment decisions.
Education Verification
DISA’s education verification confirms degrees, dates, and credentials with schools or databases—helping employers ensure applicants meet job qualifications and hiring standards.
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Employment Screening
DISA is easily configurable to fit the way your company recruits. Whether you're a large company managing screening for multiple locations, or a small business needing to run a background check occasionally, we've got you covered.
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