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Civil History
Involvement as either a plaintiff or defendant in a civil suit is researched through county and/or federal courthouses in the county or federal jurisdiction of the applicant's residence. Civil suits at the county level encompass such matters as small claims disputes, breach of contract and real estate foreclosures, and at the federal level, constitutional issues and bankruptcy records.
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Consent Based Social Security Number Verification
This search will verify whether a name and social security number (SSN) combination match the data in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) records. The SSN and name is matched against the SSA’s master SSN file. If applicable, we will report a death indicator when the search reflects that the SSN holder is deceased.
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Credit History
Credit reports are obtained from one or more of the major credit bureaus. These reports identify trade accounts, credit limits, balances, payment history, collection accounts, bankruptcies and tax liens. They also may provide additional verification and/or identify discrepancies with regard to the applicant's name, address, social security number and employment history.
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Criminal History
There is no single, comprehensive source for accurate and up-to-date criminal information. Although many states possess criminal record repositories, they do not always include records from federal, county and district courts and there are various state laws that govern the accessibility and use of criminal records.
A thorough criminal history search should encompass a combination of the following components and should also include searches under all provided and developed names (AKAs/aliases/maiden) as well as in all counties and states associated with the applicant's residential and employment history. Our searches are conducted, as appropriate, through a combination of database inquiries, written requests and field court research performed by a nationwide network of court research professionals.
Our screening professionals are fully educated on the laws and court structures of each state, and the associated request and response procedures and outcomes. We can assist you in determining which components will yield the most appropriate, comprehensive, timely and cost-effective criminal history search based on your budget, regulation or needs.
Criminal History Record Searches:
- National Criminal Record Locator
A search is conducted utilizing the applicant's name and date of birth. This search accesses a repository of millions of criminal records obtained from county and state courts in a majority of the states, as well as the Department of Corrections and State repositories. It is not a comprehensive nationwide search, should not be the sole basis for an employment decision, and should always be used in conjunction with other criminal history search components.
- Statewide Criminal Record Search
A search is made in the state of the applicant's residence. These searches generally reveal warrants, pending cases, and felony and misdemeanor convictions. Please note that state repositories may not be comprehensive. Not all are accessible and those that are may have access requirements and response turnaround times that affect the practical and timely reporting of results.
- County Criminal Record Search
A search is made in the county of the applicant's residence. These searches generally reveal warrants, pending cases, and felony and misdemeanor convictions. These records are characteristically the most up-to-date and accurate, however as each search is limited to a single county, a thorough investigation may require a search of multiple counties. Where appropriate, a county criminal record search may be supplemented by an additional search of lower, district or municipal court records.
- Federal Criminal Record Search
A search is made through the United States District Court in the jurisdiction of the applicant's residence. This search generally reveals warrants, pending cases and convictions based on federal law, which are distinct from state and county violations. Though records are accurate and up-to-date, each search is limited to a single federal jurisdiction and a thorough investigation may require a search of multiple jurisdictions.
- International Criminal Record Search
Criminal record searches can be conducted in countries all over the world. International criminal record searches include crimes and offenses that are comparable to felonies in the United States. A search for misdemeanor type crimes and offenses can be requested, however results and information availability vary by country.
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Drug and Alcohol Screening
Our Third Party Administrator (TPA) specializes in the administration and coordination of the drug-testing program. Our TPA’s network of contracted collection sites exceeds 3000 locations in the United States and Canada, with an additional 7000 facilities out of network. Our TPA utilizes sites that employ specimen collectors who are trained and qualified under the DOT regulations for specimen collections and all collection procedures are as outlined in the DOT regulation 49 CFR Part 40. (See also Service Partners)
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Education Verification
The highest degree (including high school diploma or GED) earned by an applicant and dates of attendance are verified through the issuing educational institution or appropriate academic verification clearing house. Any supplemental courses or training directly related to the job under application can also be verified.
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Electronic Form I-9 / Employment Verification Program
Through our proprietary software integration with the federal government's Employment Verification Program (E-Verify), we conduct automated Form I-9 legal "right to work" verifications for employers. Using the specific information contained on the Form I-9, we electronically verify the accuracy of Social Security Numbers, Immigration "A" numbers, and I-94 arrival/departure numbers and provide a DHS-issued unique verification number, which should be attached to the employee's original Form I-9.
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Employment Verification
All employment for any specified length of time is verified through the respective employers. While most personnel departments will verify dates and position, we attempt to obtain more detailed information, including eligibility for rehire, reason for leaving, job performance and salary, and when possible, speak to former supervisors and/or co-workers.
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Employment Verification - Regulated
There are specific requirements for employee screening in select industries regulated by such federal government agencies as the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), encompassing positions in transportation, healthcare, education, financial services and the nuclear industry. Such screening typically includes a combination of specified Background Screening Services alone or in conjunction with Regulated Industry Services, which require explicit access authorization.
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FCRA Administration Program
CSI will issue pre-adverse and adverse action letters in compliance with the FCRA to those applicants and employees who do not meet hiring, retention or promotional criteria.
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Fingerprinting
CSI maintains a network of print collectors comprised of current and former law enforcement personnel, forensic specialists, and printing experts with years of experience specializing in fingerprinting and forensics, insuring accuracy and legal compliance. Fingerprint capture can be accomplished through ink capture, optical and electronic scanning, or a combination. Prints are submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) through designated channels.
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Military History
Verification of period and character of military service will be provided through request and receipt of a Form DD214 from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) and/or through contact with the veteran's last duty station.
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Motor Vehicle Driving Record
This report is obtained through the motor vehicle division in the state of the applicant's residence and provides information relating to license class, restrictions, status and expiration date, violations, revocations, suspensions, accidents and insurance cancellations.
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National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR)
This service is a nationwide search of highest risk registered sex offenders in all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Individuals convicted of such crimes as sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual conduct, luring or enticing, and kidnapping, or who have been found to be repetitive and compulsive by experts and the courts, are required to register with their state authorities. Specific registration requirements are dictated by state laws and are based on dates of offense, sentence and/or release from custody.
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Professional Licensing
Confirmation of all professional licenses and/or certifications, as well as disciplinary history, is obtained through the appropriate state licensing authorities.
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Professional References
References that are provided (and if requested, those developed through the course of the background investigation) are interviewed to supply character information and act as additional sources of verification of certain information.
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Sex Offender Registry Search
All states and the federal government maintain a sex offender database that is available as a source of public record. Individuals convicted of such crimes as sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual conduct, luring or enticing, and kidnapping, or who have been found to be repetitive and compulsive by experts and the courts are required to register with their state authorities. Specific registration requirements are dictated by state laws and are based on dates of offense, sentence and/or release from custody. A search can be conducted in the applicant's name as well as AKAs/aliases provided or surfaced through the course of the investigation, in all jurisdictions where the applicant has resided.
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Social Security Trace
This search reveals all names and addresses historically associated with the applicant's provided number, along with the date and state of issue, and verifies if the number is currently valid and logical or associated with a deceased entity. This search may also reveal the use of multiple social security numbers, AKAs/aliases, and additional employment information that can then be used to determine the parameters of other aspects of the background investigation. The information received in a Social Security Trace is suppressed from the prospective employer to protect the applicant’s identity, however, the information within the trace is used to set guidelines for the scope of a criminal record search.
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Workers' Compensation History
A check is made of state or regional records for evidence of any workers' compensation claims made by the applicant. Information revealed varies from state to state and may include file or case numbers, ID information, nature of injury and status of claim. Use of workers' compensation information is strictly regulated by each state and often cannot be considered until after an offer of employment is made. A signed, notarized release authorizing the search is required by some states.
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Regulated Industry Services-
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)/Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Information System (NADDIS)
NADDIS is a centralized automated file consisting of over 3,500,000 individuals, businesses, vessels and selected airfields identified through DEA investigations, including arrests, seizures and general intelligence information.
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Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)
The Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") of the US Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign countries, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, and those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. A search is made of OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List.
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Restricted Parties List
A search is made of multiple National and International restriction lists, including the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN), Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), Defense Trade Controls (DTC) Debarred Parties, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Persons List, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Entities List, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Unverified Entities List, FBI Most Wanted Terrorists List, FBI Top Ten Most Wanted Lists, FBI Seeking Information, FBI Seeking Information on Terrorism, FBI Parental Kidnappings, FBI Crime Alerts, FBI Kidnappings and Missing Persons, FBI Televised Sexual Predators, FBI Fugitives – Crimes Against Children, FBI Fugitives – Cyber Crimes, FBI Fugitives – Violent Crimes: Murders, FBI Fugitives – Additional Violent Crimes, FBI Fugitives – Criminal Enterprise Investigations, FBI Fugitives – Domestic Terrorism, FBI Fugitives – White Collar Crimes, DEA Most Wanted Fugitives, DEA Major International Fugitives, U.S. Marshals Service 15 Most Wanted, U.S. Secret Service Most Wanted Fugitives, U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations Most Wanted Fugitives, U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) Most Wanted Fugitives, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Most Wanted Fugitives, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement Wanted Fugitive Criminal Aliens, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement Most Wanted Human Smugglers, U.S. Postal Inspection Service Most Wanted, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) Most Wanted, Politically Exposed Persons List, Foreign Agent Registrations List, United Nations Consolidation Sanctions List, Bank of England Financial Sanctions List, World Bank List of Ineligible Firms, Interpol Most Wanted List, European Union Terrorist List, OSFI Canada List of Financial Sanctions, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Most Wanted, Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade List, Russian Federal Fugitives, Scotland Yard’s Most Wanted, and the World’s Most Wanted Fugitives.
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Financial Services Searches-
FIRREA Restriction List
In compliance with Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, (12 U.S.C. 1829) / Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA), a search will be made of five federal banking agency databases to determine if the applicant has a record of removal, suspension, or prohibition from participating in the conduct of affairs with a depository institution insured by the FDIC. The five federal banking agency databases are: FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation), FRB (Federal Reserve Board), NCUA (National Credit Union Administration), OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency), and OTS (Office of Thrift Supervision).
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Healthcare Provider Searches-
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
The ABMS is a database of physician board certification information on more than 700,000 specialty physicians representing 36 medical specialties and 88 subspecialties. This information is primarily sourced from recognized medical specialty boards, not self-reported by physicians, and is fully recognized by healthcare accreditation organizations for credentialing purposes.
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Fraud Abuse and Control Information System (FACIS)
The FACIS is a comprehensive database of individuals or entities sanctioned in the healthcare field. This search combines information from the General Services Administration (GSA), the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), disciplinary actions taken by licensing and certification agencies, and sanctions/disciplinary action administered by federal agencies.
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General Services Administration (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs
Identifies parties excluded from receiving federal contracts or subcontracts and excluded from receiving certain types of federal financial and non-financial assistance or benefits.
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Healthcare Integrity & Protection Data Bank (HIPDB)
The HIPDB is a national healthcare fraud and abuse data collection program for reporting and disclosing certain final adverse actions taken against healthcare providers, suppliers or practitioners. Information is collected regarding licensure and certification actions, exclusions from participation in federal and state health care programs, criminal convictions and civil judgments related to health care and other adjudicated actions or decisions.
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Medical Malpractice Search
A search is conducted through the applicant’s current and previous liability insurance carriers for any malpractice claim information.
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National Practitioner Data Bank Search (NPDB)
The NPDB is a central repository of information on physicians, dentists and some other types of healthcare practitioners. Information pertaining to medical malpractice payments, adverse licensure actions, adverse clinical privilege actions and adverse professional society membership actions is included.
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Office of the Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals
The Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) maintains a database of individuals and entities that are excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other Federal Healthcare Programs.
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