The quality and character of your employees can make or break your business - which means that a job applicant's past can affect your future. Pre-employment background screening puts all the information you need at your fingertips so that you can be confident that you're hiring the right person for the job.
Our staff is professionally trained to help you assess your organizational needs and create a customized screening package tailored to meet those needs. The results are precise, accurate, and completely confidential.
We do all the work, but you can track the status of your search anytime through Screen360 , our powerful reporting system.
Types of Searches
We cannot list every type of search we do here. Please contact us if you do not see yours represented:
Social Security Number Verification
Past Employment Verification
County Criminal Records Search *
Federal Civil Records
Federal Criminal Records Search
Statewide Criminal Database Search
Nationwide Criminal Database Search
National Sex Offenders Registry
National Theft Database Search
County Wants & Warrants
Nationwide Wants & Warrants
Credit History Report
Education Verification
Professional Reference Check
Professional Credential Verification
Bankruptcy Record Search
Liens & Judgments Search
Workers Compensation Claim Record Search
Driving Records (MVR) Search **
Form I-9 Employment Verification
Drug Screening ***
OFAC Watch List Scan
OIG Exclusions List Search
GSA Procurement Exclusion Search
* Exceptions: prices vary depending on the county
** State Fee will be applied
*** Exceptions: prices vary depending on what type of testing is necessary
Social Security Number Verification
SSN Trace is an excellent tool to screen potential employees, verify an individual's social security number, confirm residence dates and locations, and even check for alias name use. |top of page
Past Employment Verification
34% of all job applicants lie about their level of experience, education, and job skills! ( The Wall Street Journal) URS can verify employment with past employers via telephone interview. The information we verify includes:
Date of employment, job title, salary, reason for leaving, eligibility for rehire, overall job performance, and any other helpful information an employer may be willing to provide.
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County Criminal Records Search *
This is the most accurate, and most important criminal records search available and we strongly recommend it to all of our clients. Through our court researcher network, we perform in-person searches at the courthouse to identify felony and misdemeanor conviction information for a minimum of 7 years.
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Federal Civil Records
The Federal Civil Records Search is a District level search for civil cases filed in United States District Court, Report returns file date, parties involved, cause of action and case status when cases are uncovered. A few Federal District court fees impose access fees.
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Federal Criminal Records Search
The Federal Criminal Records search retrieves information directly from the Federal District Court repository and identifies criminal convictions on federal charges. This is especially relevant for screening management and executive candidates for white collar crimes. Price is per Federal District Search
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Statewide Criminal Database Search
The Statewide Criminal Records search covers every county in a particular state. It can provide felony and misdemeanor conviction information for a minimum of the past 7 years. This search is a cost-effective way to search for criminal records on an individual who may have lived in several counties within a state.
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Nationwide Criminal Database Search
The Nationwide Criminal Database searches over 200 million records across 50 states. Data can come from state and county repositories, department of corrections, sex offender registries and Administration of Courts records. This search also includes the INTERPOL Most Wanted Fugitive List, Office of Thrift Supervision, OFAC Blocked List, P.R.I.O.R.S and Denied Person(s) List databases. This search should be used as a supplement to a county and/or statewide criminal records search.
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National Sex Offenders Registry
Currently, there are more than 386,000 registered sex offenders nationwide. Sexual offender registry searches are statewide searches of registered sex offender databases. We recommend this search when companies have on-site childcare or other people at risk, and we highly recommend that the applicant sign a release form to sanction this search.
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National Theft Database Search
Ideal for those hiring for retail, this search can help weed out applicants who have a history of theft. The National Theft Database contains approximately one million theft and shoplifting incident records from one third of the nation's largest retailers and thousands of locations nationwide.
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County Wants & Warrants
The County Wants and Warrants search reports active, and sometime inactive Wants and Warrants issued at the County level. Oftentimes, Wants and Warrants may be issued at the County level for lesser violations (such as not going to traffic court, not paying fines, etc.) which will not show up on a Nationwide Wants and Warrants search. Please note: some counties do not provide Wants and Warrants information.
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Nationwide Wants & Warrants
Our Nationwide Wants and Warrants Search is an effective employee background check that involves a nationwide search for any outstanding Extraditable Warrants in the United States.
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Credit History Report
The best indicator of an applicant's future behavior is reflected by their past behavior. The consumer credit report offers valuable insight into an applicant's character, indicating financial responsibility for employees with fiduciary or cash handling responsibilities, access to expensive equipment, other people's property, or who are otherwise placed in a position of financial trust
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Education Verification
Level of education is among the most falsified information on any resume. We process education verifications by contacting educational institutions directly and verifying degrees or certifications earned.
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Professional Reference Check
Personal Reference Checks reveal character traits, general reliability, work ethic, attitude and behavior. We interview an applicant's former or current colleagues, friends and family members to provide you with a comprehensive overview of a person's characteristics.
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Professional Credential (License & Certification) Verification
Validate professional licenses for educators, CPAs, attorneys, medical professionals and any other licensed employee. This verification includes license type, date and state of issuance, expiration date and any restrictions that may apply.
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Bankruptcy Record Search
This search is highly recommended for those applying for accounting, managerial or executive positions – or when dealing with contractors, business partners or outsourcing companies. The bankruptcy record search assists in identifying all filings of bankruptcy by an individual or a business.
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Liens & Judgments Search
Identifies all lien and judgment filings for your candidate or business. Identifies all plaintiffs, defendants and the liability amount. This is a vital search for managerial and executives, as well as a contractors, business partners, and vendors.
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Workers Compensation Claim Record Search
Worker's compensation searches are highly recommended in manufacturing and production environments or wherever physical activity is part of the job requirement. This information enables employers to avoid placing employees in positions that may pose risk of re-injury and identify habitual claim filers.
This search identifies fraudulent claims by an employee as to previous workplace injuries. United Recovery Services, LLC verifies worker's compensation claims in the states where legally available. Information returned varies by state. Only after an employment offer has been made are we permitted to research a claim.
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Driving Records (MVR) Search **
For positions that require employees to drive a vehicle, information regarding the applicant's insurability or past driving habits is essential. Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) offer driving history information regarding insurance lapses, license suspensions, revocations, accidents, traffic violations, and unpaid or unanswered summons. Certain state convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not listed on criminal court records, making a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check particularly important. Drug- and alcohol-related driving offenses, such as driving under the influence and possession of drugs, may serve as a warning of potential substance abuse problems that can affect job performance.
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Form I-9 Employment Verification
The Immigration Reform and Control Act made all U.S. employers responsible to verify the employment eligibility and identity of all employees hired to work in the United States after November 6, 1986. To implement the law, employers are required to complete Employment Eligibility Verification forms (Form I-9) for all employees, including U.S. citizens.
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Drug Screening
Most human resource professionals agree that drug testing is a valuable and cost-effective risk-management tool that can lessen the impact of drug abuse in the workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that drug use in the workplace costs employers from $75 to $100 billion dollars annually in lost time, accidents, health care and worker's compensation.
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OFAC Watch List Scan
URS will process all applicants through the OFAC database, which is maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) maintains a database of all persons and companies banned from entering or conducting business in the United States – and with whom no U.S. citizen may have dealings. This includes terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, and those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of WMDs (“Weapons of Mass Destruction”).
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OIG Exclusions List Search
Under a Congressional mandate to protect the health and welfare of the nation's elderly and poor, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) established a program to exclude certain individuals and entities from participating in federally funded health care programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Maternal and Child Health Services, Block Grants for Social Services, and State Children's Health Insurance programs. Reasons for exclusion include convictions for program-related fraud and patient abuse, licensing board actions, and default on Health Education Assistance Loans. The OIG maintains a list of all currently excluded parties called the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) in the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank.
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GSA Procurement Exclusion Search
The Government Services Administration (GSA), established by the OIG, maintains the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS), which includes information regarding entities excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain Federal financial and non-financial assistance and benefits. For more information, log on to www.epls.gov .
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