Screening Employees The statistics on the consequences of even one bad hire are chilling. The financial cost to businesses from theft, violence, and false credentials can be huge. There are other costs that are hard to measure, such as harm to the firm's reputation or lowered employee morale. Industry statistics propose the cost of even one bad hiring decision can exceed $100,000, considering the time and resources spent recruiting, hiring, and training and the amount of time the job is left undone or done badly by an incompetent employee. Given the enormous price tag of a bad hiring decision, it is no surprise that employers of all sizes are turning to various tools to boost the effectiveness of their hiring process, in turn, saving money and time on a potential bad hire. Consider these statistics when considering the relevance of background screening: Washington, DC - 03/02/2009 • One in 31 adults in America is in prison or jail, or on probation or parole. Twenty-five years ago, the rate was 1 in 77. • Overall, two-thirds of offenders are in the community, not behind bars. 1 in 45 adults is on probation or parole and 1 in 100 is in prison or jail. The proportion of offenders behind bars versus in the community has changed very little over the past 25 years, despite the addition of 1.1 million prison beds. • Correctional control rates are highly concentrated by race and geography: 1 in 11 black adults (9.2 percent) versus 1 in 27 Hispanic adults (3.7 percent) and 1 in 45 white adults (2.2 percent); 1 in 18 men (5.5 percent) versus 1 in 89 women (1.1 percent). The rates can be extremely high in certain neighborhoods. In one block-group of Detroit’s East Side, for example, 1 in 7 adult men (14.3 percent) is under correctional control. • Georgia, where 1 in 13 adults is behind bars or under community supervision, leads the top five states that also include Idaho, Texas, Massachusetts, Ohio and the District of Columbia. Pre-employment background screening works in four significant ways: Just having background screening policy can discourage applicants with something to hide. An applicant with a criminal record or a false resume will simply apply to a company that doesn't pre-screen their employees. It limits uncertainty in the hiring process. Although using instinct in the hiring process can be important, basing a decision on hard information is ultimately better. An employee's past can shape your future and the future of your business. A screening program demonstrates that an employer has exercised due diligence, providing a great deal of legal protection in the event of a lawsuit. Having a screening program encourages applicants to be especially forthcoming and honest in their interviews. Why Partner with SecureSearch for Background Checks? Our main priority at Secure Search is safety with integrity. All of our business practices are FCRA compliant and our technology infrastructure is HR-XML CONSORTIUM CERTIFIED. We have provided a system to the end user that is compliant, easy to use, and produces highly accurate data, all while maintaining low prices. We have… Customized Services to Meet Your Business Needs Discounted packages for high volume requests More criminal data available including OFAC (terrorist lists), FBI Most wanted, & Interpol search with every criminal search ordered The ability to verify/locate where a SSN was issued before even ordering a report A "dashboard" system that allows clients to view all requested profiles and the updated progress in real time A more robust ordering system including ala carte items enabling natural, immediate custom packages to fit your needs Court runners are automatically dispatched reducing downtime Phenomenal administrative reports Ability to organize applicant profiles by dept, contact whom entered them, and/or positions where they will be working/volunteering Higher levels of compliance with an https:// secure website & prompts to change your password every 90 days to keep within federal laws and guidelines AND, of course, stellar personnel and staff to maintain personal touch and preserve high levels of integrity SecureLink Profile Delivery - login to a secure pdf report Accounting Codes to sub-total your invoice by departments, clients, etc. Is it cost-effective? A pre-employment screening will typically cost less than the cost of a new employee on his or her first day on the job. That's pocket change compared to the damage one bad hire can cause. In addition, you can decide to only screen an applicant if the choice has been made to extend an offer. It is ironic that some businesses will spend hours shopping for a computer or copier bargain, and at the same time try to save money by not adequately checking out a job applicant. The employee is an enormous investment! The bottom line is that problem employees usually cause employee problems, and money is well spent to avoid problems in the first place. To get an account started, just e-mail us and request a new client start-up package to be e-mailed to you. Please e-mail your request to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Products/Services Price per Search/individual Multi-State Criminal and Sexual Offender Search Instant Results This service searches more than 305 million criminal records from counties, Department of Corrections (DOC), Administration of the Court (AOC) and state sex offender registries covering all 50 states and Washington, DC. Also included are national and international terrorism sources, more than 1.8 million photos and our proprietary database of previously completed reports. - see coverage list for details. DISCLAIMER: Though this search is very broad it should not be relied upon as your only source of information. We recommend that it should be accompanied by individual county searches of the known addresses of your applicant Call for Pricing We do offer discounted programs for non-profits and high volume clients Multi-State Criminal Search with Alias and SSN Trace Recommended Base Minimum Instant Results Multi-State Criminal Search (data from all 50 states, please see coverage document) National Sex Offender Search SSN Validation SSN Death Index Search Name and Address History (Going back 30 years) “Smart Search” (Alias Search) – we search all names returned against the Multi-State Criminal and National Sex Offender databases County Courthouse Criminal Search (Manual process; can take up to 1-5 business days) A court research specialist will visit the county courthouse and manually search for criminal records dating back at least 7 years. This service is available for any county in the U.S. – some counties impose access fees (see list for details) Additional court access fees may apply Statewide Criminal Searches – Real-Time 1-3 business days Aggregated Criminal Data – Statewide – limited to certain states that have this information available. Records are usually updated in real-time. Data may be from courts or police records – ask for list to view details and availability State and Compilation fees may apply MVR – Driving History Records Driving history reports usually report violations over the past 3 years. Some states will go back up to 7 years. Results are instant from 45 states. Some states take up to 5 days (see list for details). A faxed copy of the applicant’s consent is necessary in some states. State MVR Fee will also apply Education Verification – Higher Education Only Verifies attendance and degree attained Access fees may apply Previous Employer Verification Verifies dates of employment, performance, salary , reason for departure and applicants status for rehire (some information may not be shared with SecureSearch and therefore may not be available) Additional access fees may apply Federal District Courts Search Searches for criminal records within the U.S. courts (Federal Districts). Most white collar crimes such as embezzlement, racketeering, fraud, etc are found within this search. Other crimes such as interstate kidnapping and crimes on federal land are also contained within this search. Per District or National Civil Courts Search (7 Years) Upper courts, Lower Courts or Combined Colorado Statewide County Search (all counties including Denver) Real-Time data Instant Results Full Pre-Employment Credit Report (TransUnion PEER) NOTE: If you desire access to credit reports you must agree to a physical site visit and inspection. The cost of the site visit is $85.00. Please inquire. International Criminal Searches Over 265 Countries are available (turnaround times vary from 3- 45 days) Workers’ Compensation Claims Not available in all states – please inquire Professional License Verification Medical Sanctions A search to identify individuals or commercial entities that have had sanctions brought against them for crimes and/or irregularities committed while associated with state and/or federally funded healthcare agencies or programs. Sanctioned parties are excluded from participating with Medicare, Medicaid, childcare, social services and all federally funded healthcare programs Drug Testing – 5 Panel or 10 Panel Quest Diagnostics or LabCorp – MRO reviewed Urinalysis, Hair Analysis, Portable Kits SPECIAL PACKAGES Custom Packages and Executive Screening Packages are available – please inquire Prices vary by package Many more services available upon request Prices are Subject to Change. SecureSearch will provide 30 days notice of any change.