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Domestic United States Background Checks and Investigations
Principle Subject Matter Expert: Jim Harris
Backgrounds: Domestic United States: Basic, Executive, and High Risk Employees
Do you really know who you are hiring or transacting business with? Most people are aware of the fact that a lot of information is available on the internet; however, is this information from a veritable and reliable source? Has a professional investigator reviewed the information gathered and compared it to the information provided by the applicant or partner? Have the “red flags” been identified and clarified?
McCann Global Backgrounds are led by Jim Harris.
Some of the shortcomings that many companies face when they attempt to do their own background checks is they use (1) inferior databases available for “cheap” on the internet (2) they do not run national criminal checks (3) they use incomplete civil litigation sources (4) they are unable to verify that social security information matches their subject (5) they do not have the experience or time to find the “red flags” that an experienced investigator might observe (6) they are unable to maximize international background checks without local connections.
In general, background checks and background investigation are the process of locating and compiling criminal records, civil and commercial records, and financial records of an individual. McCann Global can review basic information or we can dig deeper to interview the applicant and check directly with former employers, neighbors, and business partners. McCann Global can go beyond the sources that the applicant or partner expects to be checked to uncommon sources and find past points of conflict. McCann Global can help fill in the gaps and provide deeper pictures so that you can make better decisions and minimize risk.
Background checks are often requested by employers for job candidates, especially for candidates seeking a position that requires high security or sensitive positions in jewelry stores, schools, hospitals, financial institutions, airports, and government agencies. Backgrounds can also be used to explore the background of a financial investor, business partner or potential acquisition target.
Results of a background check typically include past employment verification, FCRA-compliant consumer reports, criminal history, civil litigation, and asset identification. These checks are often used by employers as a means of objectively evaluating a job candidate's qualifications and to identify potential hiring risks. The level of background checks depends on the client’s needs and can include the following:
Criminal and incarceration records
There are several types of criminal record searches available from McCann Global we will search a compilation of databases containing public information. McCann Global can look at local, state and national records to look deeper at your potential employee, business partner, or person of trust.
Citizenship, immigration, or legal working status
The hiring of illegal workers has become an issue for American businesses since the forming of the Department of Homeland Security and its Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division. Many history making immigration raids over the past two years have forced employers to consider including legal working status as part of their background screening process. All employers are required to keep government Form I-9 documents on all employees and some states mandate the use of the federal E-verify program to research the working status of Social Security numbers.
Litigation records
Employers may want to identify potential employees who routinely file discrimination and other types of civil lawsuits.
Driving and vehicle records
Employers that routinely hire drivers or are in the transportation sector seek drivers with clean driving records--i.e., those without a history of accidents or traffic tickets. Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation records are searched to determine a qualified driver.
Education records
Education records are used primarily to see if the potential employee has graduated from high school, obtained a GED or received a college degree, graduate degree, or some other accredited university degree or certification.
Employment records
Employment records usually range from simple verbal confirmations of past employment and time frame to more in depth descriptions, such as discussions about performance, activities and accomplishments, and relations with others.
Financial information
FCRA-compliant consumer reports, liens, civil judgments, or bankruptcy may be included in these reports.
Licensing records
A government authority that has some oversight over professional conduct of its licensees will also maintain records regarding the licensee, such as personal information, education, complaints, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
Military records
Although not as common today as it was in the past fifty years, employers frequently request the specifics of an individual’s military service.
Social Security Number
A fraudulent SSN may be indicative of identity theft, insufficient citizenship, or concealment of a "past life". Background screening firms usually perform a Social Security trace to determine where the applicant or employee has lived.
Travel records
Jobs that require a security clearance may require the applicant to disclose their past and future international travel plans.
Other interpersonal interviews
Employers may investigate past employment to verify position and salary information. More intensive checks can involve interviews with anyone that knows or previously knew the applicant--such as teachers, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and family members.
Principle Subject Matter Expert: Jim Harris
Backgrounds: Domestic United States: Basic, Executive, and High Risk Employees
Do you really know who you are hiring or transacting business with? Most people are aware of the fact that a lot of information is available on the internet; however, is this information from a veritable and reliable source? Has a professional investigator reviewed the information gathered and compared it to the information provided by the applicant or partner? Have the “red flags” been identified and clarified?
McCann Global Backgrounds are led by Jim Harris.
Some of the shortcomings that many companies face when they attempt to do their own background checks is they use (1) inferior databases available for “cheap” on the internet (2) they do not run national criminal checks (3) they use incomplete civil litigation sources (4) they are unable to verify that social security information matches their subject (5) they do not have the experience or time to find the “red flags” that an experienced investigator might observe (6) they are unable to maximize international background checks without local connections.
In general, background checks and background investigation are the process of locating and compiling criminal records, civil and commercial records, and financial records of an individual. McCann Global can review basic information or we can dig deeper to interview the applicant and check directly with former employers, neighbors, and business partners. McCann Global can go beyond the sources that the applicant or partner expects to be checked to uncommon sources and find past points of conflict. McCann Global can help fill in the gaps and provide deeper pictures so that you can make better decisions and minimize risk.
Background checks are often requested by employers for job candidates, especially for candidates seeking a position that requires high security or sensitive positions in jewelry stores, schools, hospitals, financial institutions, airports, and government agencies. Backgrounds can also be used to explore the background of a financial investor, business partner or potential acquisition target.
Results of a background check typically include past employment verification, FCRA-compliant consumer reports, criminal history, civil litigation, and asset identification. These checks are often used by employers as a means of objectively evaluating a job candidate's qualifications and to identify potential hiring risks. The level of background checks depends on the client’s needs and can include the following:
Criminal and incarceration records
There are several types of criminal record searches available from McCann Global we will search a compilation of databases containing public information. McCann Global can look at local, state and national records to look deeper at your potential employee, business partner, or person of trust.
Citizenship, immigration, or legal working status
The hiring of illegal workers has become an issue for American businesses since the forming of the Department of Homeland Security and its Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division. Many history making immigration raids over the past two years have forced employers to consider including legal working status as part of their background screening process. All employers are required to keep government Form I-9 documents on all employees and some states mandate the use of the federal E-verify program to research the working status of Social Security numbers.
Litigation records
Employers may want to identify potential employees who routinely file discrimination and other types of civil lawsuits.
Driving and vehicle records
Employers that routinely hire drivers or are in the transportation sector seek drivers with clean driving records--i.e., those without a history of accidents or traffic tickets. Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation records are searched to determine a qualified driver.
Education records
Education records are used primarily to see if the potential employee has graduated from high school, obtained a GED or received a college degree, graduate degree, or some other accredited university degree or certification.
Employment records
Employment records usually range from simple verbal confirmations of past employment and time frame to more in depth descriptions, such as discussions about performance, activities and accomplishments, and relations with others.
Financial information
FCRA-compliant consumer reports, liens, civil judgments, or bankruptcy may be included in these reports.
Licensing records
A government authority that has some oversight over professional conduct of its licensees will also maintain records regarding the licensee, such as personal information, education, complaints, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
Military records
Although not as common today as it was in the past fifty years, employers frequently request the specifics of an individual’s military service.
Social Security Number
A fraudulent SSN may be indicative of identity theft, insufficient citizenship, or concealment of a "past life". Background screening firms usually perform a Social Security trace to determine where the applicant or employee has lived.
Travel records
Jobs that require a security clearance may require the applicant to disclose their past and future international travel plans.
Other interpersonal interviews
Employers may investigate past employment to verify position and salary information. More intensive checks can involve interviews with anyone that knows or previously knew the applicant--such as teachers, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and family members.
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