A la Carte Services

Social Search

A social search provides all current and reported addresses for the last seven to ten years based upon  an individual's SSN. The social search is derived from the credit bureau and follows a standard format. A few of the sources include applications for utilities (telephone, electric), credit checks for loans and/or credit cards, qualification for rental agreements, etc.

It is imperative to verify the information provided by a candidate concerning his/her identity and where he/she has lived. This is the foundation of a solid background report. It serves as the primary means of identifying where to search for criminal records. Tracing social security history over seven years makes it more difficult for a candidate to hide his/her identity and possible criminal history. The social search provides the opportunity to cross reference the name and previous residence history provided to see if there are any inconsistencies.

Peer Report (Non-Scored Credit Report)

Peer reports are specifically designed for pre-employment screening because they do not include a credit score Employment laws prohibit employers from making hiring decisions based on credit scores.  The peer report, which is obtained from Experian or TransUnion; includes a summary which indicates the number of positive and negative references, public records, judgments, number of accounts opened and closed, types of credit, percentage of revolving credit available, and revolving balance total. This type of report is recommended for positions of great responsibility and those dealing with money on a regular basis. 

Social Security Number Validation

A social security number is a key personal identifier that is used throughout the screening process. It is imperative that we ensure the number is valid and issued after the applicant' date of birth.  To do this, the issuing state and validity of the number is verified through formulas provided by the Social Security Administration.

Driver's License Validation

A driver's license number acts as another identifier to ensure that the applicant is the person they claim to be.  In fact, some states incorporate first and last names and date of birth into the driver's license number. 

Some states offer the ability to check the validity of a driver's license number without obtaining a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).  For applicants living in these states, we automatically include this service for our clients in most reports.  However, there are some states that require a full MVR in order to validate a driver's license number.  An MVR is available for an additional fee.  

Motor Vehicle Report

A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is very important to the pre-employment screening process because it can provide information relating to character issues and traffic-related criminal offenses that cannot be obtained through other searches. It also acts as an additional tool in tracking down information an applicant may be trying to hide.  Most positions that include operating company vehicles require an MVR to be on file and current at the time of hire for insurance and human resources purposes. The MVR is required because it provides vital statewide information pertaining to suspended licenses, failures to appear in court, arrest records along with drug and alcohol-related driving offenses. This might serve as a warning of potential substance abuse problems that can affect job performance. This report is a valuable tool for anyone employee not just those who drive company vehicles.

Criminal Search

A criminal record search is the core of any background report.  At Airfactz, we utilize a combination of on-site county researchers and comprehensive criminal record databases.  When we use these two methods in conjunction with one another, we have the ability to search over 300 million records instantly as well as every individual county courthouse in the United States.  These searches include federal, superior, district, municipal, and county court records in all 50 states.  Included in all criminal searches is a comprehensive 50-state sex offender search.  We use all the personal identifiers on the application, resume, social search and credit report to make sure that all appropriate jurisdictions are searched and no criminal record is missed.

Sex Offender Search

According to Megan's Law and others, sexual offenders must register whenever they move to a new residence.  Currently, there are over one million sex offenders living in the U.S. who are listed on these statewide, government-maintained databases.  We believe so strongly in the importance of this product that we include this search free of charge for any and all reports that include a criminal check so that our clients never have to ask or wonder if an applicant is a registered sex offender.

Employment Verification

Previous employment verifications are strongly recommended for any organization about to hire a new employee.  The reason for this is simple: applicants embellish their resumes and applications.  In fact, numerous studies have been conducted to show that nearly 50% of all resumes and applications contain falsified information.  To protect your company from a bad hire and the possibility of a negligent hiring case, it is imperative that an employment verification include the employer's name, applicant's title, dates of employment, salary, and whether they are eligible for rehire.

Education Verification

Educational verification is recommended for candidates applying to work in a position that expects or requires a degree from any type of educational institution. Statistics reveal that education is one area applicants falsify most often on employment applications. Traditionally, we verify the highest degree earned; however, we are able to verify multiple college degrees and even high school diplomas when needed. The education verification includes the applicant's dates of attendance, graduation date, degree earned, and major studied. 

Professional License Verification

All applicants, no matter how qualified, need to have their licenses verified with the issuing authority. It is not uncommon to discover that an applicant's license has either expired or did not exist to begin with. In either case, the law does not sympathize. It is your right, responsibility, and duty under the law to verify that the people you employ possess current, valid licenses for their specified trade.

Airfactz's Screening Department conducts professional license and certification verifications. This check validates the professional license and determines the date issued, its expiration date, and if the license is current and valid.  We frequently provide license verifications for applicants in the fields of accounting, medical, insurance, education, and other fields 

Professional References

Professional Reference verifications include questions that relate to the applicant's professionalism, work ethic, management capabilities, and adaptability. Professional references include direct supervisors, project managers both past and present. Airfactz can customize questions to meet your requirements or simply choose a standard format