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Table of Contents Up to 50% of randomly sampled employees admit to taking merchandise without paying for it.
Introduction
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Services
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Introduction Identity theft to gain employment in the U.S. has risen l04% annually since l997.
Abraham Lincoln once said, “If you want to know if a man is honest, just ask him.” We prefer to check.
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Crimcheck.com™ powered by Background Network, Inc., is a nationwide leader in background checks. We provide fast, affordable, and comprehensive background checks to both small businesses and large corporations. We help companies protect their most important asset – the employees that make them a success. As a part of any comprehensive risk mitigation program, employment screening is a must since the best predictor of future performance is past behavior. Crimcheck.com™ retrieves data from over 10,000 local courts and 3,500 county courts in all 50 states. Our background screening services include comprehensive Criminal Checks: misdemeanors, felonies, and federal offenses; Data Checks: social security traces, motor vehicle reports, and pre-employment credit checks; and Reference Checks: employment verification, educational verification, and personal/professional reference checks. Crimcheck.com™ delivers the level of professionalism you expect when conducting applicant/employee background checks. Our investigative consultants are highly qualified and have diverse backgrounds including criminal justice graduates, former law enforcement officers, and other related disciplines. Our organization also utilizes a nationwide network of public record researchers and other unique sources. Hiring an employee is one of the most important responsibilities a company will experience while conducting business. Negligent hiring is on the rise, and companies and organizations are being taken to task over their hiring practices. It is your responsibility to make sure that the people you hire can be trusted to deal with the public and interact well with other employees. The Society for Human Resource Management states that 22% of job applicants use false claims.
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Introduction A survey by Northwestern National Life Insurance found that more than 2 million employees suffer physical attacks on the job each year, and more than 6 million are threatened in some way. Contact Crimcheck.com™ Today! We’ll help prevent this from happening to you.
Compliance Crimcheck.com™ works completely within the guidelines of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA). Our reports provide accurate, up-to-date information that meet relevant Gramm-LeachBliley Act (GLBA) and Sarbanes-Oxley legal requirements. Other areas of compliance include the Medical Privacy Act (MPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) as well as all new privacy legislation. We keep abreast of pending legislation by being deeply involved with industry trade organizations such as ASIS, SHRM, CDIA and NAPBS. Crimcheck.com™ personnel hold FCRA certification through the CDIA and are board certified in Security Management through ASIS International with the CPP certification. In addition, Crimcheck.com™ ensures proper interpretation and compliance with new regulations through seminars, media alerts, and consultation with industry leaders and legal advisors.
Security Crimcheck.com™ stores and transmits electronic data securely using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology. This is designed to ensure that no one will see background screening information but you. All documents containing applicants’ personal information or client data is kept in accordance with CDIA guidelines regarding data security. We do not release information to anyone except the client directly, using only the client specified method of transmission (fax, email or website). Our employees are required to sign confidentiality agreements concerning all company information and undergo background checks, intensive training on FCRA compliance, and other privacy issues.
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Outstanding Customer Service. Phone calls are returned in a timely manner by a knowledgeable staff member. When you call us, you will speak with a person, not an automated system.
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Experts in the Field. Cases are assigned to Investigative Consultants who are highly trained in their field of expertise. Our Investigative Consultants diligently validate and cross check all information.
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Best Practices. We will help to keep you safe through strict compliance with the latest legislation and privacy issues.
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Ease of Use and Convenience. Our website, www.crimcheck.com, is available 24/7. Background reports are available both immediately (for simple requests), and within 48–72 hours (when an Investigative Consultant is required). All reports are generated in an easy-to-understand format.
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Customization. We will tailor a program to suit your needs.
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No Hidden Fees. The cost of doing business with Crimcheck.com™ is fully transparent. Our services are clearly defined, so you only pay for what you need.
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Services 45% of potential employees have either a criminal record, bad driving record, worker’s comp claim or a bad credit history.
At Crimcheck.com™ we realize that working with people you can trust is critical to the success of your business. Before you make a hiring decision, offer a large promotion or forge a vendor relationship, you need the facts.
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Our services fall into three main categories:
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Pre & Post Employment Screening Due Diligence Screening Vendor and Contractor Screening
Criminal, Data & Reference Checks Within these three areas, we offer a wide range of solutions. Criminal Checks • Misdemeanors • Felonies • Federal Offenses Data Checks Social Security Traces • Motor Vehicle Reports • Pre-Employment Credit Reports •
Reference Checks Employment Verification • Educational Verification • Personal & Professional Reference Checks •
Criminal Offense Categories Felony • •
More Serious Offense Usually Involves Incarceration in a State Prison
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Grand Theft
Trafficking and Sale
Aggravated Assault with Serious Injury, or Homicide
DUI, Reckless Operation, or Trespassing
Theft Offenses
Drug Offenses
Violent Offenses
Traffic, Civil, Other Offenses
Petty Theft
Possession and Use
Simple Assault with little or no Injury
DUI, Reckless Operation, or Trespassing
Less Serious Offense May Involve Incarceration in a Local Jail
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Services The Office of Homeland Security recommends background checks for all areas of employment. Contact Crimcheck.com™ Today! We’ll help you make well-informed hiring decisions.
Criminal Checks Misdemeanors Crimcheck.com™ conducts a misdemeanor record search in the applicant’s city of residence. Misdemeanors are usually considered a less serious or minor offense, punishable by incarceration, typically in a local confinement facility. The maximum incarceration period is usually limited to one year or less, with a few states carrying a sentence of two or even five years. Felonies Crimcheck.com™ conducts a felony record search in the applicant’s district (typically the county) of residence. Felony offenses are considered more serious than misdemeanors. Typically, a felony carries a penalty of incarceration from one year to life in a state prison. (It should be noted that different states classify crimes differently. One state’s misdemeanor may be another state’s felony.) Federal Offenses Crimcheck.com™ conducts a federal offense check to reveal any federal cases against an applicant. Many times federal cases will not be revealed when checking at a county or municipal level for misdemeanors or felonies. Federal offenses can include accounting fraud, computer hacking, conspiracy, corporate crimes, counterfeiting, gun law violations, health care fraud, etc.
Data Checks Social Security Traces A social security trace is used to validate identity (names associated with social security number), and residential history (past and present addresses). This is an excellent way to identify fraud and accurately determine jurisdiction for criminal checks, an essential element in researching criminal history. Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR) A motor vehicle report is used to check the applicant’s driving history including traffic violations, suspensions, revocations, type of license granted, and restrictions on use. This check is highly recommended for all employees that will be driving vehicles or operating equipment in the performance of their job duties. In some states, convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not on a criminal court record and can only be revealed through a DMV check. Pre-Employment Credit Reports (when legally obtainable) When used properly, a credit report can help form a picture of the applicant’s sense of reliability. This check can reveal a great deal about a prospective employee and is particularly recommended for applicants slated for financial positions. All checks are completed in strict compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
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Services 1/3 of U.S. business bankruptcies were due to employee theft. Contact Crimcheck.com™ Today! We’ll help prevent this from happening to you.
Reference Checks Employment Verification Employment verification is used to verify truthfulness of the information provided on the employment application. We verify dates of employment, position, and salary where available. The industry standard is to check the last two employers of the applicant or the last 5 years of employment. Additional checks are available at at a discounted rate. Educational Verification Educational verification is used to verify colleges attended, duration of attendance, and if the applicant was issued a degree or diploma. Additionally, we can verify if the applicant graduated high school or virtually any trade school in the country. Employers beware: educational history is the most commonly falsified information on resumes and job applications. Personal & Professional References Crimcheck.com™ can customize a set of questions to be asked of references for you. This can be a very useful tool when hiring. We can also check “developed references” which consists of finding individuals that have either worked with the applicant or know them personally.
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Additional Services As reported by the FTC, identity theft doubled in 2002. One of the leading reasons to steal someone’s identity? To gain employment! Contact Crimcheck.com™ Today! We’ll help ensure that you know who you’re interviewing.
Additional Services Drug Testing Crimcheck.com™ partners with professional testing labs and medical review personnel nationally. Our network of OSHA, ODOT, and NODA compliant drug and alcohol testing facilities can screen both DOT-regulated and non-federal workplace applicants. Due Diligence Checks Due diligence checks provide a broader or more in-depth look at qualifications for executive applicants, businesses or vendors you are considering. Typically these checks are used for medical personnel, pilots, engineers, and other professionals, in addition to business checks, mergers, and acquisitions. Crimcheck.com™ is happy to work with you to provide customized due diligence checks that meet your specific needs. Professional License Verification Professional license verifications ensures that an applicant is licensed in a particular trade or profession, and has no previous or pending actions against them. Typically these checks are used for nurses, physicians, stock brokers, real estate agents, etc. Our professional license verification check is conducted on a state or federal level through various licensing agencies.
In addition to the pro-active service of background screening Crimcheck.com™ also provides a full range of consulting services including: •
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Risk and Vulnerability Assessments
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Expertise Made Easy ™ Why Choose Crimcheck.com™?
It costs a company nearly $7,000–$15,000 to hire and train new employees.
Crimcheck.com™ makes it easy, safe and secure. We’ve utilized the best the web has to offer to make requesting and receiving background checks easier than ever — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Ordering is a Snap Order instant reports, or request more in-depth background checks. Our average turnaround time for in-depth reports is 48 to 72 hours!
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Customized Website Portal You can order from anywhere in the country with unique usernames and passwords that provide different levels of access to employees throughout your organization.
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Online Reporting Available Download and transfer results directly into your system through an XML feed, eliminating the need for re-entering data. Or if you prefer, you can receive your reports through fax or email.
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No Hidden Fees Our comprehensive billing system summarizes services by applicant, accounting codes, types of requests, and delivery dates. Clients pay per item per applicant. Package pricing and volume discounts are available based on client needs.
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Reference Checks Employment Verification • Educational Verification • Personal & Professional Reference Checks •
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Industries Served $120 billion is lost each year by U.S. companies due to employee theft and embezzlement.
Crimcheck.com™ provides employment screening services nationwide to a varying range of industries, from small businesses to fortune 500/1,000 corporations. We routinely screen approximately 50,000 applicants annually and provide accurate, up-to-date information that meets relevant legal requirements.
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We value our relationships and constantly strive to provide high quality services at competitive rates. Listed below are a few of the industries we currently serve:
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Professional Affiliations 40% of information on a résume is misrepresented, and 1 in 37 people have spent time in prison. Contact Crimcheck.com™ Today! We’ll help ensure that your hiring decisions are based on facts.
Professional Affiliations We are proud to be members of and comply with the ethical guidelines established by the following Professional Associations:
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 210,000 individual members, SHRM’s mission is both to serve human resource management professionals and to advance the profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM currently has more than 550 affiliated chapters within the United States and members in more than 100 countries. Visit SHRM online at: www.shrm.org
ASIS International ASIS International, with more than 34,000 members, is the largest organization for professionals responsible for security, including managers and directors of security. In addition, corporate executives and other management personnel, as well as consultants, architects, attorneys, and federal, state, and local law enforcement, are becoming involved with ASIS International to better understand the constant changes in security issues and solutions. Visit ASIS International online at: www.asisonline.org
Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) “FCRA Certified” CDIA is an international trade association, founded in 1906, that represents consumer information companies that provide fraud prevention and risk management products, credit and mortgage reports, tenant and employment screening services, check fraud and verification services, and collection services. CDIA represents the consumer credit reporting information industry before state and federal legislators, as well as media in consumer credit reporting matters. Visit CDIA online at: www.cdiaonline.org
National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) Founded in 2003 as a non-profit trade association, NAPBS serves to represent the interest of companies offering employment and background screening. NAPBS offers an opportunity for qualified companies to participate in shaping the body of knowledge and regulations impacting our futures. NAPBS gives the screening industry the ability to effectively demonstrate its competence, reliability, and willingness to adopt standards. Visit NAPBS online at: www.napbs.com
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Reference Materials
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Your Rights Under FCRA
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DHL Newsletter Article Featuring Crimcheck.com™ President Ted Moss
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Industry Terms
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Background Screening Report Name: John Doe Address: Parma, OH Date: 7/27/2007-7/28/2007
DOB: 04-xx-xxxx Customer I.D./File #: S-xxxxx
CRIMINAL RECORDS Location(s) for Search: Jurisdiction: Dates Searched: Results:
Ohio The County of Cuyahoga 2000 to Present Felony/Record Found
E L P M A T S R O P E R File Date: Case Number: Name on Record: Identification: Charge: Conviction Date: Disposition:
Location(s) for Search: Jurisdiction: Dates Searched: Results:
File Date: Case Number: Name on Record: Identification: Charge: Conviction Date: Disposition:
Location(s) for Search: Jurisdiction: Dates Searched: Results:
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10/01/20xx 384xxx John Doe Name and DOB Attempt Corruption of a Minor 01/24/2000 The defendant was found guilty, sentenced to the Lorain Correctional Institution for 8 months and assessed fines and costs.
Ohio The City of Cleveland 2000 to Present Misdemeanor/Record Found
03/20/20xx 369xdxx John Doe Name and DOB Count 1 – Attempt Receiving Stolen Property Count 2 – Dismissed Count 3 – Receiving Stolen Property 3/03/20xx The defendant was found guilty, sentenced to 1 year probation, 25 hours community work service and assessed fines and costs. Ohio The City of Parma 2000 to Present Misdemeanor/No Record Found
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Background Screening Report Name: John Doe Address: Parma, OH Date: 7/27/2007-7/28/2007
DOB: 04-xx-xxxx Customer I.D./File #: S-xxxxx
MOTOR VEHICLE EVALUATION (MVR - DRIVING RECORD) Location Searched: License Status: License Issued: License Expires: Violations: Driving Record: Comments:
Ohio Valid 02/02/xxxx 04/02/xxxx 1 8/15/xxxx – Traffic Control Device/Sign This applicant has a valid, operator type license. There is 1 violation and 2 points reported on the Motor Vehicle Report.
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EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION Employer’s Name: Address: Verified Position: Verified Employment Dates: Verified Separation Reason: Eligible for Re-Hire: Comments:
Pier 1 Imports Parma, OH Sales Associate 06/2005 - Present N/A N/A Our office contacted Paul, who, as per company policy, would only verify dates of employment and position.
Employer’s Name: Address: Verified Position: Verified Employment Dates: Verified Separation Reason: Eligible for Re-Hire: Comments:
TGI Friday’s Strongsville, OH Server 02/2003 – 01/2007 N/A N/A Our office contacted the work number, which, as per company policy, would only verify dates of employment and position.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION Name of Institution: Address of Institution: Dates of Attendance: Dates of Graduation: Type of Degree/Diploma: Major:
Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH 08/2002 – 12/2006 12/2006 BA English Literature
All findings on this report are based strictly upon the information contained within the employment application and various outside agencies. All findings contained within this report should not be a sole determining factor for employment with the above agencies. This report is furnished to you under a client-investigator privilege (in response to your request). The concerns thereof are for your confidential information and are not intended for release to any other agency and/or person without the consent of your agency.
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A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
The FCRA promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies. There are many types of consumer reporting agencies, including credit bureaus and specialty agencies (such as agencies that sell information about check writing histories, medical records, and rental history records). Here is a summary of your major rights under the FCRA. For more information, including information about additional rights, go to www.ftc.gov/credit or write to: Consumer Response Center, Room 130-A, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. •
You must be told if information in your file has been used against you. Anyone who uses a credit report or another type of consumer report to deny your application for credit, insurance, or employment – or to take another adverse action against you – must tell you, and must give you the name, address, and phone number of the agency that provided the information.
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You have the right to know what is in your file. You may request and obtain all the information about you in the files of a consumer reporting agency (your “file disclosure”). You will be required to provide proper identification, which may include your Social Security number. In many cases, the disclosure will be free. You are entitled to a free file disclosure if: • a person has taken adverse action against you because of information in your credit report; • you are the victim of identify theft and place a fraud alert in your file; • your file contains inaccurate information as a result of fraud; • you are on public assistance; • you are unemployed but expect to apply for employment within 60 days. In addition, by September 2005 all consumers will be entitled to one free disclosure every 12 months upon request from each nationwide credit bureau and from nationwide specialty consumer reporting agencies. See www.ftc.gov/credit for additional information.
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You have the right to ask for a credit score. Credit scores are numerical summaries of your credit-worthiness based on information from credit bureaus. You may request a credit score from consumer reporting agencies that create scores or distribute scores used in residential real property loans, but you will have to pay for it. In some mortgage transactions, you will receive credit score information for free from the mortgage lender.
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You have the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information. If you identify information in your file that is incomplete or inaccurate, and report it to the consumer reporting agency, the agency must investigate unless your dispute is frivolous. See www.ftc.gov/credit for an explanation of dispute procedures.
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Consumer reporting agencies must correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information. Inaccurate, incomplete or unverifiable information must be removed or corrected, usually within 30 days. However, a consumer reporting agency may continue to report information it has verified as accurate.
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Consumer reporting agencies may not report outdated negative information. In most cases, a consumer reporting agency may not report negative information that is more than seven years old, or bankruptcies that are more than 10 years old.
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Access to your file is limited. A consumer reporting agency may provide information about you only to people with a valid need — usually to consider an application with a creditor, insurer, employer, landlord, or other business. The FCRA specifies those with a valid need for access.
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You must give your consent for reports to be provided to employers. A consumer reporting agency may not give out information about you to your employer, or a potential employer, without your written consent given to the employer. Written consent generally is not required in the trucking industry. For more information, go to www.ftc.gov/credit.
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A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
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You may limit “prescreened” offers of credit and insurance you get based on information in your credit report. Unsolicited “prescreened” offers for credit and insurance must include a toll-free phone number you can call if you choose to remove your name and address from the lists these offers are based on. You may opt-out with the nationwide credit bureaus at 1-888-5optout (1-888-567-8588).
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You may seek damages from violators. If a consumer reporting agency, or, in some cases, a user of consumer reports or a furnisher of information to a consumer reporting agency violates the FCRA, you may be able to sue in state or federal court.
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Identity theft victims and active duty military personnel have additional rights. For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/credit.
States may enforce the FCRA, and many states have their own consumer reporting laws. In some cases, you may have more rights under state law. For more information, contact your state or local consumer protection agency or your state Attorney General. Federal enforcers are:
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Consumer reporting agencies, creditors and others not listed below
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Response Center - FCRA Washington, DC 20580 1-877-382-4357
National banks, federal branches/agencies of foreign banks (word “National” or initials “N.A.” appear in or after bank’s name)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Compliance Management, Mail Stop 6-6 Washington, DC 20219 800-613-6743
Federal Reserve System member banks (except national banks, and federal branches/agencies of foreign banks)
Federal Reserve Board Division of Consumer & Community Affairs Washington, DC 20551 202-452-3693
Savings associations and federally chartered savings banks (word “Federal” or initials “F.S.B.” appear in federal institution’s name)
Office of Thrift Supervision Consumer Complaints Washington, DC 20552 800-842-6929
Federal credit unions (words “Federal Credit Union” appear in institution’s name)
National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-519-4600
State-chartered banks that are not members of the Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Consumer Response Center; 2345 Grand Avenue, Suite 100 Kansas City, Missouri 64108-2638 1-877-275-3342
Air, surface, or rail common carriers regulated by former Civil Aeronautics Board or Interstate Commerce Commission
Department of Transportation Office of Financial Management Washington, DC 20590 202-366-1306
Activities subject to the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921
Department of Agriculture Office of Deputy Administrator - GIPSA Washington, DC 20250 202-720-7051
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Cover Yourself with Employee Background Checks Ted Moss, President of Crimcheck.com™, was interviewed recently for a feature article in DHL’s newsletter “Business Watch” about the long term value of background checks. We have reprinted the article here. Learn more about DHL at www.dhl-usa.com
Regardless of what any resume might tell you, you never know who’s coming through your door, and it only takes one employee to affect your entire operation. The best way to protect your company from the fallout from a bad hire is through a solid background check. If you’re getting ready to hire, consider these sobering statistics: •
American businesses lose $120 billion a year to employee theft and embezzlement.
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that 33% of bankruptcies are due to employee theft.
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Identity theft for employment purposes has risen 104% since 2002.
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More than 2 million people suffer physical attacks on the job each year.
“From a broad perspective, you can consider conducting a background check as ‘risk mitigation,’” says Ted Moss, President of Background Network, Inc. “Considering it costs between $7,000 and $15,000 to hire and train a new employee, one could argue your most valuable assets are your employees. The simple motivation for background checks is to provide a safe and secure workplace for employees and customers as well as to make a profit.” What to Look For The common metrics used to evaluate typical candidates include: past employment, education, driving history, criminal history and personal credit. A lot of this information is to readily available and, if you do a Google search under “background checks,” a plethora of potential providers will appear, offering a range of services and price points. Perhaps the most difficult component of a background check—and the one that can most affect any employer should it not be done correctly—is the criminal record investigation. Because so many courts exist and, outside the FBI’s National Crime Information Center, no single database accurately covers judgments nationwide, it can be difficult to get complete information. In evaluating any service provider, Moss suggests finding one that provides what he terms the “industry standard” for criminal records checks: a multiple felony/misdemeanor check combined with a Social Security Trace (FM/SST). The FM component encompasses a criminal history search at the county and city level, which is designed to reveal any and all felony and misdemeanor convictions within the scope of the defined service. The SST helps identify potential jurisdictions in which the applicant may have lived, providing a residential history of the applicant for a period of approximately seven years. The good news is that most background checks can be done quickly, with an industry standard criminal check, employment verification and driving record taking about three days. In addition, depending on the level of checking you’re doing and the service you use, the check should run less than $100 per candidate, says Moss.
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Cover Yourself with Employee Background Checks Ted Moss, President of Crimcheck.com™, was interviewed recently for a feature article in DHL’s newsletter “Business Watch” about the long term value of background checks. We have reprinted the article here. Learn more about DHL at www.dhl-usa.com
There are a wide variety of resources you can use to take on part of the background check yourself, but Moss advises using caution when doing so. “Take, for instance, a driving record search, which, under the Driver Privacy Protection Act, requires a permissible purpose and written permission from the driver,” he says. “There’s also the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits asking questions of a medical nature on employment verifications, such as alcohol addiction. You must also consider Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requirements, which prohibit hiring and screening policies that might create a disparate impact on a certain population or demographic based on arrest history vs. conviction history. The process can be fraught with pitfalls, so you need to make sure you know what you need to know to be in compliance with the laws.” In tackling the process, “find a reputable firm through a recommendation from a business associate or professional organization and get their advice,” offers Moss. “If they have integrity they will spell out the advantages and disadvantages of the different products and encourage you to verify what they tell you. The point is to take action.”
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Industry Terms ADA — Americans with Disabilities Act ASIS — American Society for Industrial Security CDIA — Consumer Data Industry Association CPP — Certified Protection Professional C-TPAT — Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism DPPA — Drivers Privacy Protection Act EEOC — Equal Opportunity Commission FCRA — Fair Credit Reporting Act GLBA — Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act MPA — Medical Privacy Act MVR — Motor Vehicle Report NAPBS — National Association of Professional Background Screeners ODOT — Ohio Department of Transportation OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Administration SHRM — Society for Human Resource Management
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