Basic Employment
Background Check
Find Common Problems With The Minimum Of Searches
Basic Employment Background Checks use the minimum primary and secondary sources to increase the probability of finding common potential problems. A Basic Background Check is the minimum information you should verify on an applicant, even when you are limited by budget or other constraints.Basic Background Checks vs. Comprehensive Background Checks
By far the best background check is a comprehensive background check (see, Comprehensive Background Check: The Best Background Check). However, sometimes budget or other constraints may force you to accept the potential risks of running a more basic background check. Because we are checking fewer sources, hidden problems may remain undetected. Your additional risks with a basic check may include unqualified employees, employee theft and fraud, workplace violence or other problems.Basic Background Checks vs. "Instant Background Checks"
Even though Basic Background Checks have increased risk compared to Comprehensive Background Checks, they are much better than the commonly promoted "instant" database "Background Checks." (see Criminal Database Limitations: A Database Search Does Not a Background Check Make).Basic Background Check Searches:
- Social Security Number Scan: Check name and address history for running county criminal record checks.
- County Criminal Record Check: Check both felony and misdemeanor files when possible. Check counties of residence, school, and work (last 7 years).
- Employment Verification: (last 7 years)
- Education Verification: Verify post-high school education for professional and management positions.
Background All Staff Members: We recommend that you background all staff, including full-time employees, part-time employees, temps, contractors, and volunteers.
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