What is a background check?

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What is a Background Check?


• Background checks are often requested by employers on job candidates for employment screening.

• These checks were traditionally administered by a government agency for a nominal fee, but are now more commonly administered by private companies like Affordable Searches in Sugar Land Texas, www.AffordableSearches.com .


Background checks …

• can be expensive depending on the information requested.

• typically include past employment verification, social security verification and search, drivers license verification, and criminal history.


Furthermore… • Employers have an obligation to make sure their work environment is safe for all employees and helps prevent other employment problems in • the workplace. • They may also be conducted as a way to further differentiate potential employees and pick the one the employer feels is best suited for the position.

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Background Checks are also required for those working in positions with special security concerns, such as trucking, ports of entry, and airports.


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