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Pre-Employment Screening Services
TC logiQ offers a comprehensive list of pre-employment background checks and verification services to help companies screen applicants and Hire With Confidence™. We offer the flexibility of ordering services individually or establishing a standard screening program, which our experienced staff can help you design. As a cornerstone to your search program, TC logiQ recommends a four-element Basic Search Program for minimum due diligence to protect your business.


Recommended Basic Search

Additional Criminal Records

Civil Records


Financial Reporting

Other Searches

Verifications and References


 


Search Descriptions

Criminal History Report

County criminal searches are recommended to protect against workplace violence and employee theft. TC logiQ performs searches of current records directly at local county Superior and Municipal courts. Criminal searches are available nationwide as well as in the U.S. territories and Canada. We recommend a search of all counties of residence and any AKAs that are identified in an applicant's Social Security Trace. Using TC logiQ's network of researchers, we access the most current information available and report felony and misdemeanor convictions based on applicable federal and state law.

TC logiQ does not use online or CD-ROM databases, which may be out of date and inaccurate. The FTC in a staff opinion letter stated that "an employment screening service that uses 'stored data' (which may be as much as 90 days old) does not comply with" the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 613(2). State Repositories are available in some states, but many provide partial or out-of-date information because they are not frequently updated. Except where the repository is updated daily, state repository searches should not replace county criminal searches.

Safety 1st

TC logiQ's A Safety 1st volunteer and non-profit Screening provides a compiled, comprehensive report that includes, in addition to the criminal data from The National Background DirectoryTM, information on the volunteer's previous residence addresses, whether a Social Security number has been issued, maiden and/or married names associated with the SSN, and whether the volunteer's SSN is currently being used by other individuals. TC logiQ uses one of the largest private-sector criminal history databases in the nation. It draws data from multiple criminal record sources in a total of 47 states and the District of Columbia. It includes criminal data from criminal courts, state criminal record repositories, probation, prison parole and release files, sex offender registries and other government agencies, as well as additional criminal history data proprietary to TC logiQ, Inc. The purpose of the Safety 1st volunteer and non-profit screening program is to aid volunteer and non-profit organizations and agencies in determining whether prospective volunteers have a pattern of criminal behavior that would make it unwise for them to be working with children or other vulnerable populations.

Motor Vehicle History Report / Driving Records

While some companies believe driving records should be used only if an applicant will be driving a company car, crimes are not isolated to where we live and work, and TC logiQ believes motor vehicle information exposes important character issues. By searching an applicant's driving record, we learn about suspended licenses, failures to appear in court and arrest warrants. In addition, drug and alcohol related driving offenses, such as driving under the influence and possession of drugs, may serve as a warning of potential substance abuse problems that can affect job performance. Please note that California Motor Vehicle History Reports may only be ordered within a package of searches unless you have a CA DMV requestor code. Contact TC logiQ for more information.

Prior Employer Tracking

It is not unusual for applicants to conveniently forget to identify past employers where they were terminated for cause. Our free Prior Employer Tracking is a search of past TC logiQ inquiries to identify previous employers your applicants fail to disclose. We report prior search inquiries which, when compared to the subject's application, may indicate the need to research if the subject was in fact hired by the company.

Employment Drug Testing

Many companies are now beginning to require potential employees and current employees to pass a National Background Check and a drug test in an effort to reduce the risk of liability and ensure a safe work environment. TC logiQ offers Pre-employment and Employment Drug Testing for corporations and employers nationwide. TC logiQ and its partners perform urine or saliva tests for controlled substances, including Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Methamphetamines, and Alcohol. Additional substance tests are available upon request.

Social Security Trace / Verification

The Social Security Trace checks the validity of an applicant's Social Security Number. If the number is valid, the trace will identify the year and state in which the number was issued. The Social Security Trace will alert you if the number has not been issued, if it was used in a previously filed death claim, or if it was used with any fraudulent activity. The trace also identifies AKA's that have been used and provides up to three (3) past addresses, which help in determining which counties we should search the applicant's criminal record. Clients that use TC logiQ's web-based service receive a free instantaneous

Criminal Federal Court Search (District)

Search of Federal district courts for convictions of crimes that occurred on federal property and convictions of federal laws such as tax evasion, mail and wire fraud, drug trafficking, immigration law violations and postal offenses. Records provide a criminal history from the date of disposition, parole or release from imprisonment.

Criminal Federal Court Search (Nationwide)

Search of U.S. Federal districts for convictions of crimes that occurred on federal property and convictions of federal laws such as tax evasion, mail and wire fraud, drug trafficking, immigration law violations and postal offenses. This nationwide search covers all U.S. Federal districts excluding Alaska, Guam, Idaho, New Mexico and Northern Marina Islands. Records provide a criminal history from the date of disposition, parole or release from imprisonment.

National Criminal Database Search

The National Criminal Database Search is a comprehensive database search that provides same day access to the largest criminal database available with over 109 million offense records. It is a valuable information resource that may discover convictions in counties not identified in a Social Security Trace or Credit History Report if the subject never lived in the county. Records from 34 states are indexed from state correctional institutions, sexual offender and violent offender lists, the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and some state and county court records.

OFAC Foreign Nationals Search

Search of the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bank of England Terrorist list and Canadian Office of the Superintendent of Institutions list (OSFI). The list contains names of foreign nationals (individuals and entities) that the U.S. government currently has sanctions against; whose property may be blocked; who is restricted from exporting by the U.S. Department of Commerce; and whom no U.S. person may have dealings with. Individuals on the list include known terrorists and international narcotics traffickers.

State and Federal Incarceration Records

Search of state and federal district prison records, which are updated 48 hours after inmates are paroled. The search reveals if the subject has served time in prison for a felony conviction, providing their release date, any current warrant information for parole violations, and sometimes a picture I.D. This statewide search may be conducted in addition to county criminal searches for greater due diligence where a statewide information is not available from a state repository or the

State Repository Search

State repositories provide statewide searches of criminal convictions; however, TC logiQ cautions clients about state repositories because few of them are accurate and up to date. Except where the repository is updated daily, state repository searches should not replace county criminal searches. They may, however, be used in conjunction with county searches for a thorough investigation.

State Sexual Offender Registry

Per Megan's Law, sexual offenders must register when they move. There are currently more than more than 386,000 registered sex offender nationwide. Sexual offender registry searches are statewide searches of registered sex offender databases. TC logiQ recommends this search when companies have on-site childcare or other people at risk, and we recommend having the applicant sign a separate release form.

Civil Federal Court Search (District)

Search of Federal district courts for civil cases involving alleged violations of federal statutes or constitutional rights. Cases may be brought by individuals, companies or governmental entities seeking monetary damages, an injunction, and/or another remedy provided by law. Case information will include will display the party name, case title, the court in which the case is located, case number, filing date, nature of suit and closing date.

Civil Federal Court Search (Nationwide)

Search of U.S. Federal districts for civil cases involving alleged violations of federal statutes or constitutional rights. This nationwide search covers all U.S. Federal districts excluding Alaska, Guam, Idaho, New Mexico and Northern Marina Islands. Cases may be brought by individuals, companies or governmental entities seeking monetary damages, an injunction, and/or another remedy provided by law. Case information will include will display the party name, case title, the court in which the case is located, case number, filing date, nature of suit and closing date.

Civil Superior Court Search

Search by Plaintiff, Defendant, Attorney, or Case Number of Superior Court filings of $25,000 or greater. TC logiQ can also search civil municipal court records (cases under $25,000), but does not recommend the search as civil records contain individuals' names only with no other identifiers.

Credit History

TC logiQ recommends Credit History reports for employees that can affect the company financially. This necessarily includes all employees in accounting functions, but may also include other employees that may, for example, be entrusted with a corporate credit or purchasing card. The credit history reports TC logiQ conducts are designed for employment purposes, so they do not count as an inquiry on the individual's report or reveal either date of birth or a credit score. The report includes verification of the applicants' name, their current address and two previous addresses, current phone number, current employer, up to three previous employers, and any aliases associated with the Social Security Number. The credit summary portion of the report contains the complete file including public records (i.e., liens, judgments, etc.), collection accounts, current or previous delinquent accounts, types of credit, total indebtedness, and “profile” (i.e., account charged off, repossessed, etc.).

Liens and Judgments

County search that shows notices of default, county and state tax liens, and unlawful detainers.

OIG Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Report

The United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) excludes individuals listed in the Sanction database from working in Medicare, Medicaid and other Federal health care programs. TC logiQ searches the Cumulative Sanction Report and Debarred Contractors List from the General Services Administration. If requested, we can also search the National Practitioner Data Bank.

Prior Employer Drug and Alcohol Test Results

Check with past employers to obtain information whether applicant 1) took a drug test, 2) failed any drug test, or 3) refused any drug test. Pursuant to 49 C.F.R., previous employers must provide information on past employees' drug and alcohol tests within the two previous years. Information will provide dates of confirmed positive tests for drugs, confirmed alcohol test results of 0.04% or greater, and refusal to take a controlled substance test within the past two years.

Workers Compensation History

Worker's compensation searches are highly recommended in manufacturing and production environments or wherever physical activity such as lifting is part of the job requirement. This information enables employers to avoid placing employees in positions that may pose risk of re-injury and identify habitual claim filers. Workers' Compensation History is a statewide search available in most states, but must be conducted post-offer. The search identifies workers compensation claims against an applicant's past employers. The history will report the last five (5) events and include case numbers, locations, case status, dates of injury, body parts injured, type of injury, and all party information including lien claimants. When applicants have filed workers compensation claims against past employers, they often intentionally leave them off their employment applications; you may use falsification of an employment application as grounds for revoking a conditional job offer or terminating a recent hire.

Education Verification

Education verification is recommended for managerial positions as well as most business office functions. Statistics reveal that education is one of the things that applicants falsify most often on employment applications. TC logiQ generally verifies college degrees, unless clients ask that we verify high school also or “highest degree” earned. TC logiQ's Education Verification will report the applicant's dates of attendance, graduation date and degree earned. Some educational institutions will report GPA.

Employment Verification

Past Employment Verification is recommended for all employees. It is approximated that 40% of all resumes and employment applications contain falsified information. TC logiQ's in-house Reference and Verification Department offers two employment verifications. Our standard Employment Verification reports the employer's name, applicant's title, dates of employment, salary history (upon client's request), whether they are eligible for rehire, and we ask for additional comments. We also offers an Employment Verification “Plus” that adds questions about the applicant's initiative, follow-through, growth potential, organization skills, adaptability and work ethic. If an Employment Verification Plus is ordered but a past employer will only provide information requested in the Standard Verification, TC logiQ will only charge the standard Employment Verification fee.

Employment Verification Plus

Past Employment Verification is recommended for all employees. It is approximated that 40% of all resumes and employment applications contain falsified information. TC logiQ's in-house Reference and Verification Department offers two employment verifications. Our standard Employment Verification reports the employer's name, applicant's title, dates of employment, salary history (upon client's request), whether they are eligible for rehire, and we ask for additional comments. We also offers an Employment Verification “Plus” that adds questions about the applicant's initiative, follow-through, growth potential, organization skills, adaptability and work ethic. If an Employment Verification Plus is ordered but a past employer will only provide information requested in the Standard Verification, TC logiQ will only charge the standard Employment Verification fee.

Executive Reference Interview

TC logiQ offers three types of Reference Interviews: Professional, Management and Executive. The Professional Interview includes questions that relate to the applicant's professionalism, work ethic, and adaptability. The Management Interview includes the entire Professional Interview and additional questions that focus on the applicant's management capabilities. The Executive Interview includes the Management Interview and adds questions that focus on the applicant's executive management skills and capabilities. Additionally, you are allowed to add 3 of your own questions to customize the Executive Interview for the specific position or industry.

Management Reference Interview

TC logiQ offers three types of Reference Interviews: Professional, Management and Executive. The Professional Interview includes questions that relate to the applicant's professionalism, work ethic, and adaptability. The Management Interview includes the entire Professional Interview and additional questions that focus on the applicant's management capabilities. The Executive Interview includes the Management Interview and adds questions that focus on the applicant's executive management skills and capabilities. Additionally, you are allowed to add 3 of your own questions to customize the Executive Interview for the specific position or industry.

Military Service Verification

TC logiQ's Reference and Verification Department verifies the branch of service and current status.

Professional License Verification

TC logiQ's Reference and Verification Department conducts professional license and certification verifications. Our reports reveal the validity of applicants' professional licenses, date of issue, renewal and expiration dates, current status and any disciplinary action.

Professional Reference Interview

TC logiQ offers three types of Reference Interviews: Professional, Management and Executive. The Professional Interview includes questions that relate to the applicant's professionalism, work ethic, and adaptability. The Management Interview includes the entire Professional Interview and additional questions that focus on the applicant's management capabilities. The Executive Interview includes the Management Interview and adds questions that focus on the applicant's executive management skills and capabilities. Additionally, you are allowed to add 3 of your own questions to customize the Executive Interview for the specific position or industry.