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Total Background Checks has 25 years of experience in the Employment Screening & Human Resource.
Align hiring goals, improve internal communication, and enhance your team’s efficiency.
Start-up fees? Setup steps? Turnaround times? We've got answers—fast and clear.
Get clarity on your responsibilities as an employer using consumer reports. Our legal resources and compliance forms help ensure your process stays above board.
To better protect your privacy, we provide this notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used.
Using these forms and supporting info will help you run a legally compliant screening program.
Total Background Checks was founded by a top management team with expertise in Human Resources, Staffing, General Administration, Employment Screening, Telecommunication and Internet industries.
Our staff is highly experienced and knowledgeable. Total Background Checks has over 25 years of combined experience in the Employment Screening, Human Resource and Internet businesses.
We provide accurate information quickly. Many searches yield instant results! With our state-of-the-art system and network of nationwide researchers, most criminal searches are complete same day to 36 hours.
We can integrate directly into your HRIS/Applicant Tracking/Recruiting software.
We can customize our system to meet your needs. We have designed delivery systems for Fortune 500 companies which link corporate offices to field operations allowing for information sharing. Our professionals can help you decide on the appropriate searches to run for your employees.
You will receive an itemized statement monthly for easy record keeping. Payment is due on net 30-day terms. Here we can really flex our desire to make our customers happy.
There are no hidden charges, monthly fees or set up fees. There is no software to install or licensing fees. Total Background Checks’ pricing is competitive, due to our nationwide network and volume pricing.
If you’re new or looking for answers to your questions, this guide will help you learn more about our services and their features.
No! At Total Background Checks, we offer our clients flexibility. There are no monthly minimums.
Yes. Once you select Total Background Checks as your provider, you will be assigned a dedicated customer service professional to handle your needs.
We prioritize the protection of your data and your applicants’ personal information.
Our systems are hosted in ISO 9001:2000-certified facilities, backed by redundant
power and real-time backups.
These links provide information to help guide you through various legal issues when using a consumer reporting agency such as Total Background Checks.
Using Consumer Reports: What Employers Need to Know
http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus08-using-consumer-reports-what-employers-need-know
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
http://www.eeoc.gov/ada/index.html
Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)
http://www.accessreports.com/statutes/DPPA1.htm
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fcra.htm
A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
Notice to Users of Consumer Reports: Obligations of Users Under the FCRA
http://ftc.gov/os/fedreg/2010/august/100816fcraappendixh.pdf
Using Consumer Reports: What Employers Need to Know
http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus08-using-consumer-reports-what-employers-need-know
Using Consumer Reports: What Landlords Need to Know
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/landlord.htm
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
http://www.ftc.gov/
Social Security Administration (SSA)
http://www.ssa.gov/
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
http://www.eeoc.gov/
To help ensure our clients run a legally compliant screening program, members of our team who interface with customers are required to earn their FCRA Certification from the Professional Background Screening Association.
Background Checks: What Employers Need To Know
Definitely Follow This Guidance From The EEOC
Using Consumer Reports: What Employers Need To Know
Definitely Follow This Guidance From The FTC
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