SSN Trace (Name & Address History Locator).  An SSN Trace is a private database check that will reveal name and address information associated with an applicant’s provided SSN. This will help develop additional aliases and address information for further criminal research. Note: Information on an SSN Trace is NOT provided by the Social Security Administration. An SSN trace cannot guarantee that the SSN provided by an applicant actually belongs to them.

Employment Credit Report.  An Employment Credit Report will provide information on file with TransUnion, including account payment history, bankruptcies, and public records. Note: Pre-employment credit reports do NOT include a credit score, and several states restrict the use of credit reports in pre-employment decision-making. 

Confidence Multi-State Criminal & Sex Offender Database w/Alias.  A Multi-State Criminal, Sex Offender, and Exclusion Database is a proprietary tool that contains millions of court, incarceration, sex offender, abuse registry, terrorist watch list, and fraud database records compiled from across the country. These records will be searched for your applicant’s supplied name and date of birth. A SSN Trace is included in this service, and all aliases discovered using this tool will also be processed through the database. Any possible match to the applicant is confirmed with the source of the record, i.e., court, state sex offender registry, or exclusion list, before it is included in the consumer report. Additional search fees may apply to confirm a match. Search scope: 7 years from the date the case was filed.

Continuous Monitoring (periodic batch).  A monthly search of your active roster by name and date of birth against the Confidence National and Sex Offender Database. Client is responsible for updating and maintaining their active roster through the Praesidium Background Portal.  

County Criminal Records Search.  A County Criminal Record Search is a search of criminal records housed at the central courthouse in a given jurisdiction. The majority of criminal cases in the U.S. are tried in county courts, and records found here will include both felonies and misdemeanors. Criminal records included in reports are confirmed by name searched and additional identifying information. Search scope: 7 years from the date the case was filed. 

County Civil Records Search.  A County Civil Record Search is a search of records housed at the central courthouse in a given jurisdiction. County civil research will reveal litigation and disputes related to everything from personal injury damages to domestic disputes (divorce records are not included). Civil searches only include cases in which the candidate is the defendant and only if the civil case is still pending at the time of the report or the civil case was resolved against the applicant in the last seven years. 

Statewide Criminal Records Search.  A Statewide Criminal Records Search is conducted via state police agencies and state court administration entities. Statewide searches may include county court and/or arrest record information reported by various agencies within a given state, and are not available in all jurisdictions. Criminal records included in reports are confirmed by name searched and additional identifying information. Search scope: 7 years from the date the case was filed. 

DOJ National Sex Offender Registry Search.  A DOJ National Sex Offender Registry Search is a real-time search of all offenders currently located on the National Sex Offender Public Website, encompassing records from all 50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and various tribal authorities. 

Motor Vehicle Records Search.  A Motor Vehicle Records Search, also known as a DMV Check, is a reporting of information related to an individual’s driving history. Details reported will vary by state, but may include information such as license type, suspensions/revocations, violations, and accidents.  

Federal Criminal Records Search.  A Federal Criminal Records Search is a search of criminal records filed in all federal district courts within a given state. Federal cases include violations of the Constitution or federal law, as well as crimes committed on federal land. Criminal records included in reports are confirmed by name searched and additional identifying information. Search scope: 7 years from the date the case was filed. 

Federal Civil Records Search.  A Federal Civil Records Search is a search of all litigation filed in all federal district courts within a given state. Federal civil research will reveal lawsuits related to violations of federal laws, such as diversity issues and copyright matters. Civil searches only include cases in which the candidate is the defendant and only if the civil case is still pending at the time of the report or the civil case was resolved against the consumer in the last seven years. 

International Criminal Records Search.  An International Criminal Records Search is a search for criminal records outside the 50 U.S. states. Searches may be conducted at the national level, local level, or via a private database, depending on local procedures and laws regarding the export of criminal history information.

Employment Verification.  An Employment Verification is used to validate an individual’s employment record. Facts that are requested include position, date of hire, date of separation, salary, and eligibility for rehire. Requests are processed via Human Resources or other departments/services holding employment records. A minimum of 4 attempts will be made to verify employment with the primary source. If information cannot be obtained, the applicant will be contacted to provide documentation of employment, such as a pay stub or W-2. Note: Praesidium will supply a copy of the documentation provided by the applicant to the client; however, we cannot authenticate documents.  

Education Verification.  An Education Verification is generally best used to validate the highest level of education an individual has completed. Praesidium will contact a school’s registrar, records office, or outsourced verification service to determine if there is a record of degree completion/graduation and provide details such as major, honors, and dates of enrollment whenever available. A minimum of 4 attempts will be made to verify education with the primary source. If information cannot be obtained, the applicant will be contacted to provide documentation of employment, such as a diploma/transcripts. Praesidium will supply a copy of the documentation provided by the applicant to the client; however, we cannot authenticate documents. 

Personal Reference.  A Personal Reference is an interview with friends, relatives, or other non-professional contacts designed to establish an individual’s personal habits and character. 

Professional Reference.  A Professional Reference is an interview with colleagues, supervisors, and other professional contacts designed to illustrate an individual’s professional conduct and work habits.  

Professional License Verification.  A Professional License Verification is a verification of a professional credential or state-registered license. Research will confirm the license and relevant dates, and any publicly available disciplinary actions or sanctions will be provided.  

Social Media Search: A Social Media Search is a background screening solution that includes a review of web and social media data. This search compiles problematic online conduct, such as activity related to violence, intolerance, illegal activities, and sexually explicit material, and supplements existing background screening procedures to help companies find trustworthy candidates. For more information, including examples, please visit our webpage.