4. Statewide Criminal History - A report from databases
compiled by either State or Private organizations on the
criminal histories from that State. We can provide this for
about 36 different States (Ca. is not one.) However, we do
not currently recommend them because of issues of both
timeliness and accuracy in the database as a whole that are
addressed in the FCRA law for employers. Call us if you have
particular questions. New databases are coming out that
appear to comply with the FCRA. Ask for information on their
location and Availability.
Civil Histories
An inquiry of public records in the same jurisdictions as
chosen for the criminal history report. This inquiry can be
to Courts at all levels including municipal, superior, and
federal district courts. All public record files are
researched looking for any case in which the applicant has
appeared either as a Plaintiff or as a Defendant. Pertinent
facts of the case if found are reported to the client by
fax.
Credentials verification
We will make a call to verify a professional
accreditation as stipulated by the applicant assuming that
he/she provides the root of the accreditation. The inquiry
includes professional status, licenses, and other facts
associated with the profession. We will make one call and up
to 2 calls back to secure the original information.
Additional information or multiple accreditation's requested
may be billable. We can only report the information supplied
to them by the Agency of Record.
Credit History, Personal
We access the appropriate Credit Bureau's master files
on the applicant. We currently uses two Credit Bureaus, and
they both are national is scope. Their reports include
information on past due balances, negative reports, Public
Records, previous employers and other pertinent data. There
are two distinct types of reports available.A.
Personnel Credit Report - This report is issued
specifically for the purposes of employment. It meets the
1998 revision of the FCRA law in that all derogatory header
information is updated before the report is sent out, the
applicant is notified directly by the Credit Bureau that a
report has been drawn on them, and finally, the report is
not listed in the list of recent reports drawn on the
applicant.
B. Regular Credit Report - normal credit report
listing all credit transactions as they currently reside on
the file. This report is listed on the person's credit
history and may adversely affect their credit record. Thus
it is not permitted for employment purposes.
Credit History, Business
History of company with listing of owners & officers.
Driving History
Secured through contract services from multiple vendors
for any State or Territory in the domestic US. This report
comes into us by electronic means from the State's agent
giving them all pertinent motor vehicle information given by
that state. To secure information we need to be given the
full correct name, the license number, and the DOB (in some
states). It should be noted that we comply with all of the
provisions of the Federal Drivers Privacy Protection Act
implemented in April 2000. That Act as implemented by
several of the States, among other things, precludes sending
MVR information over the Internet. It also has dramatically
slowed down the receipt of MVR histories for certain States
such as Pennsylvania that imposes very restrictive measures
in order to receive their records. Receipt of records from
those certain States can take as long as several weeks to
receive even with a release, and when used for employment
purposes only. We are making every effort to resolve this
problem and has done so now for over half the States. It is
hoped that all States will be back on line sometime early in
the year 2001 with conventional 1 or 2 day turnarounds.
Education History
We will make a call to verify the highest completed
education stipulated by the applicant. If the client would
like to substitute another institution, that is permissible.
Normally we will make one call and up to 2 calls back to
secure information. We seek the degree, date of graduation,
major, and GPA of each requested search. Additional
information requested or additional sources can be accessed
upon request of the client, but these additions requiring
added calls may be billable.
Employment History
1. Simple previous history - A verification of up
to three (3) employers going back 5 years wherein only the
dates of employment, job description, and compensation
packages are sought from the employer. We will make one call
and one return call on this service. Any additional contacts
for added information made beyond the initial contacts will
be by mail. When tied together with the Shurhire Behavioral
Analysis, this is now the recommended service for employers
to use because it is reflective of contemporary law and
custom on this type of reporting.
2. Full previous history - A comprehensive survey of
topics including but not limited to job performance, direct
duties, tools of the trade, attendance, dates of employment,
wages, special training, and eligibility for rehire. A
verification of up to four (4) or sometimes five employers
going back no longer than 15 years. In this search we will
make every effort to secure as much information as they can
obtain. We target the named previous supervisor. We will
make up to three calls per employer on this service to
secure the initial information. Any calls for added
information made beyond the initial contacts will be by
mail. If we are unable to reach the company to secure proper
information they will mail them a pre-addressed postage paid
card requesting that they respond to us. Upon receipt that
card will be immediately forwarded via fax to the client.
To obtain more information about our background check and
screening services, please contact a Penser representative
at
backgroundchecks@pensernorthamerica.com, or call Phil at
1-888-437-5582 X103.
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