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Successful background screening programs protect organizations from financial harm and promote employee morale every day by fostering a safe working environment. A background-screening program can significantly reduce costs associated with theft, fraud, employee training, liability lawsuits and reduced productivity.

We realize our clients' needs do vary, therefore, we will tailor a report to meet your specific requirements and budget. Our services are extensive and we are pleased to offer an array of background screening services to meet the requirements of your employee selection program.

Investigative Services

ADDRESS VERIFICATION
This trace verifies applicant's name, social security number and reported addresses.

COURT RECORDS

BANKRUPTCY DISTRICT RECORDS SEARCH
This search of federal bankruptcy filings includes Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcies. Report will include docket number, date filed, type of bankruptcy, status, disposition date and total assets and liabilities.

COUNTY CRIMINAL RECORDS SEARCH
NR will check any County Criminal Record (felony and misdemeanor at the county of residence or a former address for the past seven years. A criminal search providing more than a 7- year search can also be furnished. (where available)
[Examples: theft, assault, robbery, drug possession and murder]

FEDERAL CIVIL DISTRICT RECORDS SEARCH
NR will check the District Court Civil Records at the district level of the current residence and/or a former address. This search will provide the client with records pertaining to civil suits and judgments filed by or against an individual or corporation. A copy of the complaint and the final order can be provided. If the case is pending, a brief summary of the status of the suit will be provided. [Examples: suits involving issues across state lines.]

FEDERAL CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT SEARCH
This search is conducted at the Federal District Court covering felony conviction records for the past seven years. This search will be completed in the federal district covering the current or former residence address. A criminal search providing more than a 7 year search can also be furnished.
[Examples: bank robbery, crimes across state lines, mail fraud and carjacking]

STATE CIVIL RECORDS SEARCH
This search will provide the client with records pertaining to civil suits and judgments filed by or against an individual or corporation. A copy of the complaint and the final order can be provided. If the case is pending, a brief summary of the status of the suit will be provided. These records can be obtained through the State Clerk of Court.

STATEWIDE CRIMINAL RECORDS SEARCH
We will conduct a search of a statewide criminal conviction records database consisting of felonies and/or misdemeanors. Not all states offer this service, and some states don't have complete records.

CONSUMER CREDIT REPORT (for employment reports)
A Consumer Credit Report from a national credit reporting agency which would report the applicant's financial portfolio including aggregate credit lines, outstanding balances, number of accounts, account types, payment history, bankruptcies, tax liens, judgments and collection actions. Report verifies an applicant's name, SSN and current address.

DRIVER HISTORY REPORT
NR will provide a Driver History Report from the state where the applicant is licensed which will identify license status, date of expiration and violations (citations, accidents, endorsements, restrictions and other reported state specific / miscellaneous information).

DRUG TESTING
5 Panel or 10 Panel Test identifying controlled substances within the following categories: Opiates, Depressants, Stimulants and Hallucinogens.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION
This search will include the highest degree received or attempted, areas of study, grade point average and dates attended.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION
Verify the applicant's employment history which includes dates of employment, job title, performance record, attendance record, reason for leaving, nature of responsibilities, honesty and trustworthiness plus additional industry-standard questions. Search will include at least three attempts to contact a direct supervisor or manager, rather than proceeding directly to Human Resources. Customer will have the option to request additional attempts.

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER SEARCHES

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION LIST OF EXCLUDED PARTIES (GSA)
Search determines if applicant has been excluded from receiving federal contracts or certain subcontracts and from certain types of federal financial and non-financial assistance and benefits.

HEALTHCARE INTEGRITY AND PROTECTION DATABANK SEARCH
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 judgements related to health care and other adjudicated actions or decisions.

NATIONAL PRACTITIONER DATA BANK SEARCH
The NPDB is a central repository of information on physicians, dentists and on some occasions other types of healthcare practitioners. Information pertaining to medical malpractice payments, adverse licensure actions, adverse clinical privilege actions and adverse professional society membership actions are included.

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS (OIG)
This search provides information regarding individuals and entities that are excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other Federal healthcare programs.

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES VERIFICATION
NR will interview the applicant's personal/professional references, asking industry-standard questions; number of years known, strengths, weaknesses and relationships with co-workers. Three separate attempts will be made to contact each reference.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION VERIFICATION
We will verify the applicant's professional designation; including type of designation, status, year of matriculation and issuing agency.

SOCIAL SECURITY TRACE
This trace provides the name, social security number, date issued and state, as well as up to the last 3 addresses of subject.

STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SEARCH
Correction records of persons who have been sentenced to serve time at a state prison facility. The records vary by state, however, they may include name, date of birth, sex, height, weight, hair color, eye color, inmate number, case number, charge class, charge, statute, file date, sentence date, sentence and release date.

STATE LICENSE VERIFICATION
We will verify the applicant's professional license; including license number, issue date, expiration date, present standing and any record of disciplinary action.

STATE SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRY
Identifies individuals convicted of sexual crimes on a statewide basis (where available)

STATE WORKER'S COMPENSATION SEARCH
Where this search is available and falls within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), NR will report any worker's compensation claim or record available at the State Department of Labor. (where available)

TERRORIST WATCH LIST
This search includes multiple government party restriction lists including publications from the State, Commerce and Treasury Departments and identifies all "blocked" and "denied" individuals as sanctioned by the U.S. Government through the Office of Foreign Asset Control. It includes known terrorists, drug traffickers and parties guilty of trade violations designated under programs that are not country-specific. Collectively, these individuals and companies are called "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons" or "SDNs." Their assets are blocked and U. S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with these individuals, groups and entities.