Products & Services
Employment Screening Services, Inc. (ESS)
takes great pride in the appearance and functionality of our
reports. In general, our reports are much easier to follow and more
pleasing to the eye. Virtually all our
clients favor our report format over any other company they have ever used.
All our reports begin with a Report Summary. The
summary lists each report component with the
corresponding turn around time, status, and alert
notification. It’s a great way to see – at a glance – which
items on the report need particular attention and whether
there are any areas of concern regarding your
applicant. Furthermore, each individual report component has
a “discrepancies” field where we keep track
of differences between what the applicant claims on his/her
resume or employment application and what we
uncover in our investigation. All discrepancies are bolded so
they stand out on the page. Each report
component also has a comments field where we add supplemental
information, share observations, or make
recommendations.
You may select any of the following reports individually or as
part of a discounted package. Or you may
customize your own combination of reports. We’ll work with
you to set up the most cost-effective program
for your specific needs.
Most Frequently Ordered Reports
Criminal History Search
Our unique Five Step Criminal History Search is the
most complete criminal search in the industry.
(1) We research the applicant’s residence history and
choose the most suitable locations to search for
criminal records. We’re not a “data factory”. We put
considerable thought into every search we do.
(2) We send expert records retrieval specialists on-site
to the various courthouses in the given jurisdiction
to gather all felony and misdemeanor conviction records. They’re
going straight to the source so they are
getting the most up-to-date information. Or we obtain
criminal information from the state repository if a
statewide search is available. (3) Our Criminal History Notification is
a review of your employment application to see how your applicant responded to any questions regarding
criminal convictions. Occasionally, an applicant might admit to a conviction but not give you the whole story.
We note any discrepancies between what they tell you and what the actual records show. So you don’t have
to go back and forth between the application
and the report … we do that for you. (4) We perform a
Global Terrorist Search. We search the federal
government's terrorist databases as well as various narcotics
traffickers and "blocked persons” databases to
see if your applicant’s name matches or approximates any
on
the lists. (5) We automatically conduct our
Auxiliary National Criminal Index Search. Our index
is a collection of databases from all across the
country containing over 130 million criminal records
for felonies, misdemeanors and sex offenders. This
is a great supplement to the on-site searches because it
expands
the scope of the criminal search exponentially!
Often times an individual will move to a different
part of the
country to try to escape a criminal background.
If you only check where the person is living
now or only check
based on addresses from a credit bureau file
or social security trace, you may not find
anything. That’s
why we often say that finding a criminal record is a
bit of a “cat and mouse game.” Well,
the “cat” is a lot
bigger and a lot smarter with the ESS Auxiliary
National Criminal Index Search. Bottom
line, the ESS Five
Step Criminal History Search means
(1) Even better quality control for your hiring
process and (2) Greater employer
liability protection as a result of increased due diligence. No other
screening company can match us when it comes to investigating
your job applicants and safeguarding your
employees.
Credit Report
Used properly, Credit Reports can help form a picture of an
applicant’s sense of responsibility and
reliability. They are useful for screening positions that involve managing
a budget, handling cash or
valuables, or using a company credit card. Our Credit Report includes a separate
Credit Summary that provides a handy “snapshot” of the applicant’s finances. We highlight
collections, public records, account balance breakdown, and payment history. On the actual Credit Report we annotate
all the items using our proprietary translation of credit company codes. It makes understanding the credit
report details so much easier. You’ll never find another report as thorough and useful as ours!
Education Verification
Sixty percent of college registrars regularly experience
attempts to document false credentials. ESS
quickly and accurately verifies education information so you know if
your applicant is being truthful and
actually has the requisite credentials for the job. Our report includes the
degree or credential received,
dates the applicant attended school, major or area of study, GPA if available,
person and department
contacted (along with the phone number), and any discrepancies.
Employment Verification
We provide the most thorough Employment Verification
anywhere. We have two versions. Our “Basic
Verification” includes SSN confirmation, dates of
employment, title / duties / responsibilities, salary,
reason for leaving, eligibility for rehire, any comments offered, and
any discrepancies. Our
“Comprehensive Verification” is a real powerhouse investigation. In
addition to everything in the “Basic”
version, we interview former supervisors and
professional references. This gives you information beyond
the facts of employment. It provides insight into performance, attitude,
interpersonal skills … important feedback for determining how to best manage the individual and whether s/he
fits your corporate culture. We’ll even customize the questions if you like – at no additional charge.
Motor Vehicle Report
Our MVR is neatly re-formatted to make reviewing driving
history a snap. We don’t just supply the raw
data from the DMV like many companies do. We organize it for
you. The raw data varies from state to
state and often includes internal administrative abbreviations
and vehicle codes. We convert all the codes
for you, so you can easily understand the report.
Social Security Number Trace
When people attempt to distance themselves from an unpleasant
past, typically they change their name
and/or social security number. The fraud usually involves
either fabricating a SSN or using a number
belonging to a child or to someone who is deceased. The ESS
Social Security Number Trace guards
against SSN fraud. Our report includes the validity of the
number, where and when it was issued, any
other names associated with the number, addresses where the
applicant has lived, and any discrepancies.
Other Available Reports and Services
Business Credit Report
Screening job applicants is a necessity for all employers, but
a company may also need to occasionally
screen another business. ESS offers the Business Credit
Report, consisting of a Business Profile and a
Small Business Advisory Report. The Business Profile includes
corporate information, public records,
and the company’s credit history. For small businesses, the Small
Business Advisory Report will add the
same details about the company’s owners or principals.
Civil Litigation Report
The Civil Litigation Report reveals an applicant’s history of
involvement in civil lawsuits – either as a
plaintiff or a defendant. This limits an employer’s vulnerability to
those who would set them up for
frivolous lawsuits.
Drug Testing
ESS has access to literally thousands of certified collection
sites across the country. We can send the
necessary “chain of custody” documents directly to your
applicant, pick a clinic closest to where s/he lives
or works, oversee the collection of samples and lab test,
handle the medical review, and report results,
usually within 24 hours of collection. If your company
doesn’t have a corporate drug policy in place, we
can design one for you – free of charge.
Federal Records Search
Although most legal disputes and criminal cases are settled in
state courts, any case that has alleged
violations of federal statutory or constitutional rights is heard in a
federal forum. Historically, federal crimes
have included kidnapping, interstate drug trafficking, civil rights
violations, or anything involving more than
one state. Over the past few years, however, congress has been
federalizing more crimes. This is
especially true in cases relating to money or financial transactions. Theft,
bankcard fraud, embezzlement, forgery, and mail fraud are now often handled at the federal level. For this
reason, we recommend a Federal Records Search for any company in the financial industry.
Government / Professional Association Sanctions Check
ESS can provide a variety of sanction checks to see if your
applicant is in good standing with a given
governmental entity, professional association
or healthcare organization. Possible
types of sanctions
include exclusions, termination of license, probation, and debarments.
International Searches
ESS can conduct certain international searches, most notably
employment verification, education
verification, and some criminal searches. While there may be some
limitations because the laws and
resources differ from country to country, valuable information is available.
Professional License Verification
An applicant’s professional standing cannot be taken for
granted. A lack of qualifications means the
applicant may not be competent in the requisite job
responsibilities. Our report provides the type and
validity of the applicant’s license, status, when it was
issued, when it expires, and any sanctions or
disciplinary action taken.
Skills / Behavior Assessments
ESS offers a variety of cost-effective skills, behavior and
integrity assessment services. The assessments
provide insight about the applicant’s suitability for the job
position s/he is seeking and whether there is
personality match with your corporate culture.
Workers Compensation History
Some people apply for jobs requiring physical exertion when
they know they are susceptible to injury.
Employers have a duty to protect their employees from harming
themselves or others. They also have a
right to protect themselves against avoidable claims. The ESS
Workers Compensation History Report
provides liability protection for an employer.
provides liability protection for an employer.
