The Steps Of A Professional Background Screening

In today’s fast-paced world, background screening has become an essential step in hiring. Professional background checks ensure that businesses and property managers make informed decisions while complying with legal requirements. Background checks are conducted in many circumstances including, but not limited to:

• Transportation
  
• Health Care
• Home Service
• Tenancy
• Financial Industry
• Education
• Volunteers
• Child/Elder Care
• Office
• Contract Assignment

 

Per Mar Background Check Services conduct all types of background checks including:

• Global Searches
• Professional and Personal References
• Social Security Number Trace
• Court Records
• Education Verification
• Driver’s Record/License History
• Professional License
• Employment Verification

But how exactly does a professional background screening process work? This blog will walk you through each step.

 

Step 1: Provide Personal Information

The first step in a background screening process is for the applicant to provide their personal information. This typically includes basic personal information like name, date of birth, social security number, and addresses—along with a signed consent to allow the check to be conducted. This consent is a crucial part of the process, ensuring that the background check complies with privacy laws and regulations. Depending on the type of screening required, the applicant may also provide additional details like employment history, education information, or references.

 

Step 2: Identify and Add Checks

Once the personal information is collected, Per Mar Background Check Services moves on to identifying and adding the necessary checks. These checks are defined by the client’s scope—meaning that the employer, property manager, or business will specify what types of background screenings they need based on the position or role the applicant is being considered for. Common checks include criminal history, employment verification, credit reports, and drug testing. Our background checks are tailored to meet the needs of the client, ensuring that all relevant checks are performed in a timely manner.

 

Step 3: Prepare Report

After gathering the applicant’s data and conducting the required checks, our investigators will compile a comprehensive report. This report is prepared in compliance with legal regulations, ensuring that the information provided is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant. The report results are carefully reviewed , cross-referencing data from multiple sources to ensure a complete and precise report. This step is vital in delivering accurate information that the client can rely on to make informed decisions.

 

Step 4: Send Report

Once the report is ready, the Per Mar Background Checks sends it to the requesting client. The client then uses this report to make decisions about the applicant. Typically, the report includes summaries of criminal records (if any), employment verification, education history, and other relevant findings. This stage helps the client assess the applicant’s suitability for the role or position. At Per Mar, we believe in the importance of fostering a company culture that values integrity, trust, and community, which is why we help ensure that all applicants meet company specific standards. 

 

Step 5: Applicant May Dispute

After the client receives the background report, although the occurrence of any disputes are unlikely, the applicant has the right to review it and dispute any inaccuracies they may find. For example, if an applicant believes that the criminal history reported is incorrect or that an employment verification was not accurately recorded, they can raise the issue with us. Applicants have the right to know what’s in their background check and to challenge any information that might not be correct.

 

Step 6: Reinvestigate Any Disputes

When an applicant disputes an aspect of their report, Per Mar Background Checks is legally required to investigate the claim. During this reinvestigation, we recheck the disputed information, reaching out to original sources or verifying the accuracy of the data provided. The investigation typically takes a few days, depending on the nature of the dispute, and once it’s complete, an updated report with corrected information will be provided to both the applicant and the client. This step ensures fairness in the screening process and helps prevent any incorrect information from affecting the applicant’s opportunities.