Information Technology Industry
Information Technology Industry
Background checks are an essential part of the hiring process for technology companies, helping them protect sensitive data, verify qualifications, and mitigate risks. Here’s an overview of background checks in the IT industry.
Information Technology background checks serve several critical purposes to include:
• Ensuring new hires can be trusted with sensitive information and proprietary designs which will protect your intellectual property
• Identifying potential vulnerabilities in a candidate’s history and mitigate any cybersecurity risks
• Confirming that candidates possess the expertise they claim
• Adhering to industry-specific regulations and data privacy laws which ensure compliance
• Protect against negligent hiring claims
Criminal County Search
A search will be conducted from public record through available court indexes at the lower level and upper level courts; as available. A misdemeanor and felony record search will be performed, unless otherwise noted. This is a county-level service available nationwide, U.S. territories and some Canadian provinces*. International searches also available.
Social Security Trace (ID Report)
This service verifies the validity of the social security number, past addresses, aliases, year and state issued. This is extremely helpful when trying to determine what counties to search for criminal records. The number is also crossed checked with the Social Security Administration to see if the number was ever used in a death benefit claim or fraudulent activity.
Motor Vehicle Report(MVR)
This is another extremely useful service. This shows the applicant’s true date of birth and reveals the individual’s driving record/history. The report shows failure to appear in court and arrest warrants. Sometimes counties that were not originally requested appear on the MVR.
Federal Criminal Search
Search is done on a national level or district level, however the service is ordered. This service includes 85 of the 94 Federal districts. This search identifies crimes committed on federal property and crimes against the government such as tax evasion, drug trafficking, immigration law violations, wire fraud and mail fraud.
Criminal County Search
A search will be conducted from public record through available court indexes at the lower level and upper level courts; as available. A misdemeanor and felony record search will be performed, unless otherwise noted. This is a county-level service available nationwide, U.S. territories and some Canadian provinces*. International searches also available.
Social Security Trace (ID Report)
This service verifies the validity of the social security number, past addresses, aliases, year and state issued. This is extremely helpful when trying to determine what counties to search for criminal records. The number is also crossed checked with the Social Security Administration to see if the number was ever used in a death benefit claim or fraudulent activity.
Motor Vehicle Report(MVR)
This is another extremely useful service. This shows the applicant’s true date of birth and reveals the individual’s driving record/history. The report shows failure to appear in court and arrest warrants. Sometimes counties that were not originally requested appear on the MVR.
Federal Criminal Search
Search is done on a national level or district level, however the service is ordered. This service includes 85 of the 94 Federal districts. This search identifies crimes committed on federal property and crimes against the government such as tax evasion, drug trafficking, immigration law violations, wire fraud and mail fraud.
Employment Verification
Verifies the applicant’s dates of employment, basic duties, and position. (Salary history subject to additional fee where available)
Education Verification
Verifies the applicant’s degree earned, graduation date, dates of attendance, and course(s) taken (where available).
Professional License Verification
Verifies an applicant’s license, license type, agency issued, current status, date issued, and date of expiration.
Form I-9 Verification
The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) legally mandates that U.S. employers verify the employment eligibility status of newly-hired employees.Our Form I-9 Verification Service simplifies and improves the efficiency of your verification process.
Drug Testing Services
Having an effective Drug Screening Policy at work is essential to a safe work environment. Implementing such a policy does not have to be difficult, nor is it unnecessary. All our labs are certified by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). We provide all chain of custody forms needed and sample of company memos notifying your employees of the implementation. With access to over 2000 labs nationwide. We will be more then happy to locate the nearest lab for you.
Protect Your Company’s Reputation
A victim of sexual harassment in the workplace may have a cause of action for negligent hiring on the part of her employer if she can show that the employer was aware of the harasser’s termination from a previous position for the same behavior.
Best Practices
To ensure compliance and effectiveness, information technology companies should:
• Create a written background check policy with clear guidelines
• Avoid automatic pass/fail disqualifiers and conduct individualized assessments
• Continuously review and audit the background check process
• Stay informed about state and local laws, including “Ban the Box” regulations Allow candidates to provide explanations for any concerning information in their background check.
By following these practices, companies can build a safer workplace, improve hiring quality, and minimize legal risks associated with background checks.
We understand the specific screening requirements for different industries like finance, healthcare, transportation etc. By prioritizing these factors, businesses can select a background check program that aligns with their specific needs and helps mitigate hiring risks while maintaining compliance.