Countless websites offer instant national services for anywhere from $18 to $50. But you're far better off hiring a professional background screening company with proper certification and resources so you know that you have accurate and complete information to make informed hiring and human resources decisions. Additionally, it is critical for businesses to receive professional advice on using background information to not only ensure workplace safety but also to protect themselves from legal liability.
Social Security validation and address tracking
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This is a thorough trace of an applicant's Social Security Number for all alias names and address history. This information is valuable in mapping your criminal search areas and ensuring your search is thorough and accurate. It is also a valuable tool in ensuring your applicant is authorized to work in the United States. |
National comprehensive database search
(includes Terrorist-OFAC WatchList) |
The national comprehensive is a database search of compiled information drawn in from local and county entities including state administrators of courts, departments of corrections, and local and state police. Some data is updated daily, some monthly. WOLFE does not recommend this search as a stand-alone product, but it is valuable in conjunction with a more thorough county or statewide search.
The Government Watchlist/Terror Watchlist is a database search of the most recent information provided on the National OFAC and Terror watchlists including the FBI and Interpol most-wanted lists. |
National sex offender search
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The National Sex Offender search is a search of all 50 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and Guam for any registered sex offender. Listings are updated monthly. |
Statewide criminal records search |
Statewide criminal records are in real-time and obtained from the state administrators of the courts where available. However, many states do not allow access to state records to the public. When this occurs, WOLFE recommends breaking your search down to county-by-county. |
County criminal records search |
County records are hand-searched from the local county courthouses. WOLFE provides a real-time result in single-county searches as well as those that cover up to seven years' address history. |
Motor vehicle driving records search(standard and CDL) |
WOLFE can pull motor vehicle records from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada. Both standard and CDL searches can be returned instantly. Years of history vary by state. State Access Fees available upon request |
Employment verification (up to seven year history or three verifications – additional references beyond incur additional fees) |
WOLFE has a professional staff that can obtain employment verifications at any level, both domestic and international. Our well-trained staff can bring back information ranging from executive references to DOT questions. |
Criminal activity monitoring |
WOLFE offers a system to detect criminal activity by current employees. This automated criminal activity monitoring service
can protect you from undue risk and liability. It performs recurring
automated searches of nationwide criminal databases, cross-referenced
to employee data. It is an easy, affordable
way to uncover such records regularly without ordering repeated
background checks each month. It is also an excellent tool for organizations that have a volunteer force. |
Reference verification(priced per verified reference) |
Using a standard or customized questionnaire, we can also verify the credentials of any professional or personal reference. |
Education verification(priced by number of degrees) |
The professional referencing team at WOLFE can obtain education verifications from GED and high school to the highest level. |
Professional License Verification(priced per license) |
This search is critical when a particular professional designation is claimed and is necessary for job performance, job description, or credibility. WOLFE can verify and validate the status of a license in any state. We attempt to verify the applicant's license, certification or credentials, the date of issue, expiration date and status with the issuing authority, as well as the verifier name, title and website information. |
Credit history report |
Credit records are searched for a history of financial activity such as public records (including bankruptcy), collection, late payment history, positive payment history, inquiries on both credit and employment, and general account information. This service is recommended for any potential employee who will have fiduciary responsibilities. |
Federal criminal search by district or nationwide |
A federal record search is a comprehensive real-time search of federal records of any conviction brought by the US government against an individual. These can be searched by district or full state. |
County civil records search, upper and lower courts |
WOLFE performs a comprehensive search of county and state civil court records. Records are returned with all available public information related to court cases. |
Wants and warrants by county or nationwide search |
Our nationwide wants and warrants search is an effective nationwide search for any outstanding extraditable warrants across the United States. Types of warrants can include bad checks, traffic violations, failures to appear, and unpaid fines, and they extend to felony warrants for parole or probation violations, robbery, rape, forgery, kidnapping and murder. Information on any person wanted in any state can be found in this report. |
Fraud and Abuse Control Information System (FACIS) search |
This is a comprehensive national search of the disciplinary action database for the medical professional community, including records related to the American Medical Association (AMA), Medicare and Medicaid. |
Health care sanctions reports (OIG and GSA) search |
This service provides a thorough search for Medicare/Medicaid sanctions as well as all government disbarment and exclusionary lists of healthcare professionals from the Office of Inspector General (OIG), General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Debarments, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Tri-Care (Formerly Champus). |
Retail store national theft database |
The retail store database search contains client-contributed incident records of confirmed employee theft and shoplifting. Through direct access to this database, clients will benefit from information relating to theft and fraud including employee theft, shoplifting, refund/credit card fraud and the passing of bad checks. Retailers gain great value from this search because it enables them to identify many of the individuals across the country who have admitted to stealing, but who may not show up in a typical criminal search—often because their crime was never prosecuted. The search requires participation and contribution of information from the client who wishes to use it. |
Workers' compensation |
WOLFE can pull records on workers’ compensation claims from all states that make these records available to the public. Some states require a signed release. In other states, these records are closed to the public and are released only upon subpoena from the court. Reports typically include date of injury, time lost, employer during the time of incident, type of injury, body part and job related disability. Many states provide thorough information that can be included in a background screening report. However, information contained in the reports, turnaround times and costs vary from state to state. |
International searches |
WOLFE offers comprehensive background history checks and criminal record searches from around the world including but not limited to Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, South America and North America. |
