Background Screening

Background Screening has become increasingly more prevalent in our current employment environment. DTI background screening searches are accurate, dependable, up-to-date and a cost effective way to immediately place a worker on a job-site, whether the job-site is an elementary school or a nuclear power plant.

Background Screening Service Advantages

DTI offers world-class technology solutions that are flexible and can be customized to meet the needs of each client.

All screens are in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Results are returned as a fresh criminal record, not a database search.

Instant notification on potential “hits.”

All hits are re-verified “in-person” at the county level to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Turnaround time is immediate for “clear” results and typically 24 – 72 hours for “hits.”

There are no hidden fees.

All training and procedures (i.e. Worker Disclosure and Consent Form, etc.) are provided by DTI.

The DTI on-line order processing and results delivery system offers the following background screening searches to help ensure that our clients are making the right hiring decisions:

Background Screening

County Criminal History Search – all counties in the United States keep records on all aspects of trials and their dispositions. A county courthouse is the best source for the most recent information on a case, which is why DTI conducts county court searches “in-person.” Depending on the county, the search may include felony, misdemeanor or both types of convictions. This search is available for all 3,145 counties nationwide.

DTI Ver!Screen Search (Exclusively offered by DTI) – Ver!Screen is a national criminal search with instantaneous results on individuals with “clear” records. All reported incidents (“hits”) are verified with a fresh (in-person) county criminal record search. A Ver!Screen Search can uncover criminal history and other information in multiple states or jurisdictions where the applicant has had no previous residence history. This screen searches in excess of 226 million criminal records from numerous sources, including:

* State and County criminal record repositories
* States’ Administrative Offices of Courts
* States’ Department of Corrections
* DTI propriety record information – collected from prior searches in all 50 states
* Federal Wanted Persons Search
* Terrorist Watch List
* Sex Offender Registries
* Other state agencies

DTI Identity Verification Check (exclusively offered by DTI) – using this unique approach, we offer the most comprehensive Identity Verification Check search regimen available. This search includes a Social Security Number Check, Sex Offender Search, Federal Wanted Persons List Search and a Terrorist Watch List Search.

County Civil History Search – search of civil records stored at the upper and lower county courthouses.

State Criminal History Search – many states store county information in a statewide criminal file repository or offer statewide searches. DTI provides statewide criminal records from more than three-quarters of the states in United States. If an applicant has moved often, this can be an inexpensive way to check multiple county jurisdictions within a single state.

Federal Criminal History Search – search of criminal records stored at the Federal level.

Federal Civil History Search – search of civil records stored at the Federal level.

Federal Wanted Persons Search – searches wanted persons file at the Federal level.

Sex Offender Search – statewide sex offender registry searches are available in two-thirds of the states in United States. In the states that do not offer statewide registries, DTI can conduct county criminal checks to uncover an applicants’ criminal histories.

Motor Vehicle Record – DTI driving records search identifies the status of an individual driver’s license validity, violations and suspensions for three to seven years. It will reveal the dates and description of:

* Violations
* Suspensions
* Revocations
* License validity

Employment Verification – direct communication with previous employers to determine:

* Past places of employment
* Dates of employment
* Positions/job titles
* Detailed employment information, such as performance ratings, departure information and eligibility for rehire.

Education Verification/Degree – confirms the accuracy of an applicant’s information including institutions attended, dates of attendance and degree(s)earned.

Reference Verification – the following direct communication questions are asked for this screen:

* How long they have known the applicant?
* Have they worked with the applicant?
* Have they ever observed them on the job?
* Have they observed them during volunteer work?
* What is their greatest strength?
* What is their greatest weakness?

Professional License Verification – verifies the validity of the candidate’s professional license(s) and/or certification(s).

Military Service Verification – includes verification of the military branch, dates served and type of discharge.

These searches, along with many others (i.e. I9 Employment Verification, Canadian Motor Vehicle Record, etc.), can be tailored to meet your specific needs, giving you the convenience and flexibility to make critical hiring decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner.