Personal information verification is a necessity. In this current employment climate, it would be unwise, if not irresponsible, for an employer or landlord to forego access to invaluable investigative information about job applicants or potential tenants. A professional background check from Scott-Roberts and Associates will verify that the information an applicant has provided is true and also uncover any negative information that has not been disclosed.
Our goal is to establish long-lasting relationships with customers by providing them with accurate information and dependable service they can count on.
Criminal History
A criminal check looks to see if the person you are looking to hire has any connections with arrests, federal employment, naturalization, or military service. This process typically matches the person’s name with their fingerprints. If the fingerprints match, it will relate the arrests to their Identification Record, which shows the name of the agency that submitted the fingerprints, the date of the arrest, arrest charge, and disposition of the arrest.
County Criminal History
A seven year county criminal history search in the requested jurisdiction. All dispositions (conviction and non-conviction) can be provided. In some instances, misdemeanor/traffic convictions may be recorded in a different court or location and result in an additional search fee. Multiple names used by an applicant are considered a separate search of criminal court record indexes. For instance, a maiden name, AKAs and former married names, are all considered a separate search of criminal court record indexes. All criminal record searches will be conducted to reflect a search of felony and/or misdemeanor indexes (involving statutory offenses), for the last seven-year period. Court record access fees are additional.
Source of Information: Clerk of Court’s Office
Type of source: County Criminal Search
Scope of Search: 7 years
Search methodology: In House Research or 3rd Party Vendor
National Criminal History Database
A multi-jurisdictional criminal history database search from 50 states, including sex offender registries from all state registries. Also included are state and local law enforcement fugitive “wanted” lists and OFAC & FBI terrorist watch lists. This search may reveal criminal histories — additional verification is recommended in the event a record is found in any jurisdiction.
Source of information: Database
Type of source: National Criminal History Search/Sex Offender Search
Scope of Search: 7 Years
Search methodology: 3rd Party Vendor
Statewide Criminal History
This is a search of an individual state’s criminal record repository. Information recorded varies from state to state and not all states permit access. A signed release form may be required in accordance with individual state regulations.
Source of information: State Repository
Type of source: Statewide Criminal Search
Scope of Search: 7 Years
Search methodology: In house Research or 3rd Party Vendor
Sex Offender Check
A Sex Offender Check will assure that you are not hiring someone who is a registered sex offender. A sex offender is typically someone who has been involved in illegal or coerced sexual conduct towards another person. This service is also available to people who would like to be informed of the types of people that are living nearby and educate them about the possible dangers associated with these people.
Multi-State Sex and Violent Offenders
This database contains currently registered sex and violent offenders with felony conviction records. The data has been compiled from sex and violent offender registries in 50 states, District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Further investigation via statewide criminal record databases or county level research is strongly recommended.
Source of information: Database
Type of source: Sexual and Violent Offender Search
Scope of Search: 7 Years
Search methodology: 3rd Party Vendor
Sex Offender Registry
A check of the sex offender registry in the requested jurisdiction.
Source of information – Local or Nationwide Repository for Sex Offenders
Type of source: Sexual Offender Search
Scope of Search: 7 Years
Search methodology: In House Research
Employment Checks
Performing a pre-employment background check is one of the biggest decisions a business owner can make. We never know exactly what type of person we are hiring — and we should never judge that person on character alone. A pre-employment background check will simply verify that the information that has been provided is true and will uncover any negative information that has not been revealed.
Employment Verification
A check of previous employers as requested, including dates of employment, salary, eligibility for rehire, and other specific information as required for Employment verification
Source of information: Applicant’s Previous Employers
Type of source: Verification of Applicant’s Previous Employment
Scope of Search: Varies
Search methodology: In House Research or 3rd Party Vendor
Driving
Professional License Verification
Verification of a state or federally issued license.
Source of information: State or Federal Websites for Licenses
Type of source: Verification of Applicant’s Professional License
Scope of Search: Varies
Search methodology: In House Research
Driver Records
A check of the current driver history in the state requested, including infractions within the last three years and verification of driver status and license classification. Requirements vary from state to state. State access fees are additional.
Source of information: State’s Department of Motor Vehicles
Type of source: Driving Record Report
Scope of Search: Varies depending on the state
Search methodology: 3rd Party Vendor
Motor Vehicle Check
A motor vehicle check shows the driving record of the person you are looking to hire. It will identify anything that could be a potential problem and tarnish the name of your business. This will also uncover any license suspensions, failures to appear to a court date, arrest warrants, and alcohol or drug related offenses.
Source of information: State’s Department of Motor Vehicles
Type of source: Driving Record Report
Scope of Search: Varies depending on the state
Search methodology: 3rd Party Vendor
Credit Checks
A credit background check is important for not only employers, but for landlords, property managers, brokers, and realtors. A credit background can help you to better understand the type of person you are about to hire or do business with. This will allow you to see any information regarding debts, bankruptcies, creditors, and more.
Social Security Number Trace
This credit bureau report verifies the social security number and provides information about the applicant’s previous addresses.
Source of information: Credit Bureau
Type of source: Credit Header and Addresses
Scope of Search: Length of Credit History
Search methodology: 3rd Party Vendor
Employment Credit History
This credit bureau report confirms name, address, and social security number, as well as the applicant’s credit history for employment purposes.
Source of information: Credit History
Type of source: Credit History without FICO Score
Scope of Search: Length of Credit History
Search methodology: 3rd Party Vendor
Tenant Credit History
This credit report confirms name, address, and social security number, as well as the applicant’s credit history.
Source of information: Credit History
Type of source: Credit History with FICO Score
Scope of Search: Length of Credit History
Search methodology: 3rd Party Vendor
Background Checks
A.I.M. – Address Information Manager™
A powerful investigative tool that provides information on individuals’ past addresses and movement patterns. A.I.M. establishes an investigative starting point and allows for better management and a more complete background check. It verifies and returns information on applicants: full name, age/DOB, address, dates at listed addresses, plus phone numbers.
Source of information: Database
Type of source: Address History base on Social Security Number
Scope of Search: Varies on Applicant
Search methodology: 3rd Party Vendor
Education Verification
An education verification will prevent your company from falling victim to resume fraud. In today’s job market it is becoming more and more competitive to get a job, so people are beginning to exaggerate more on their resumes. An education verification will assure that the education history of a person is correct and that they have actually received the degrees and certifications listed. It will verify everything from a GED, high school and college diplomas, to other certifications. Access fees, if any, are additional.
Source of information: Applicant’s Previous School
Type of source: Verification of Applicant’s Degree
Scope of Search: Varies on Degree
Search methodology: In House Research and 3rd Party Vendor
Personal Reference Check
Telephone interview of an individual whose name was provided as a reference by the subject. Personal references are asked about the subject’s character, trustworthiness, drug/alcohol usage, and criminal record.
Source of information: Applicant Provided References
Type of source: Personal Reference Verifications
Scope of Search: Varies
Search methodology:In House Research
Developed Reference Search
Telephone interview of an individual whose name was provided by a stated (given) personal reference. Statements by a developed reference are deemed more reliable because the developed reference was not provided by the subject. A developed reference is asked about the subject’s character, trustworthiness, drug/alcohol usage, and criminal record.
Source of information: Personal Reference Provided References
Type of source: Developed Reference Verifications
Scope of Search: Varies
Search methodology: In House Research
Civil Records
A seven year check of the plaintiff’s and defendant’s indexes for lawsuits pending and filed. Add $10.00 for a seven year check of the official records index for civil judgments, liens, etc., in the jurisdiction requested. Add $1.00 per year for additional years. Client approval is required for additional charges including, but not limited to, common names that reveal multiple cases and case file research.
Source of information: Clerk of Court
Type of source: Civil Records Search
Scope of Search: 7 Years
Search methodology: In House and 3rd Party Vendor
Federal Court Records
A search for federal criminal (Felonies/Misdemeanors) or federal civil records (Filings/Judgments/Liens/Bankruptcies) in the requested jurisdiction.
Source of information: Federal Court Repository
Type of source: Federal Criminal, Civil and Bankruptcy Searches
Scope of Search: 7 Years
Search methodology: In House Research
Specialized Services
Safety 1st
This is a specially compiled report that is only for volunteer organizations. Safety 1st is available only to a select group of Solution Providers.
Screen A Date
Global Report™
The Global ReportTM Patriot Act Name Search, includes the following U.S. and foreign sanctions and watch lists. Lists notated with an asterisk (*) indicate a geographic-based sanctions list. Additional sanctions and watch lists will be added as U.S. or foreign governments and international organizations release them. These lists currently include:
OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) & Blocked Persons
OFAC Sanctioned Countries, including Major Cities & Ports*
Non-Cooperative Countries & Territories*
Department of State Trade Control (DTC) Debarred Parties
U.S. Bureau of Industry & Security (formerly BXA) – a. Unverified Entities List b. Denied Entities List c. Denied Persons List
FBI Most Wanted Terrorists & Seeking Information
FBI Top Ten Most Wanted
INTERPOL Most Wanted List
Bank of England Sanctions List
OSFI – Canadian Sanctions List
United Nations Consolidated Sanctions List
Politically Exposed Persons List
European Union Terrorism List
World Bank Ineligible Firms
FEN CEN 311
PALASTININE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL LIST
Source of information: Database
Type of source: Global Sanctions Report
Scope of Search: 7 Years
Search methodology: 3rd Party Vendor
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