Background Check Services for Safer, Smarter Hiring
One bad hire can cost far more than time. Shield Screening offers background screening services that help employers reduce risk, stay compliant, and make smarter hiring decisions without slowing down hiring the hiring process.
From criminal checks and drug testing to identity verification and credential validation, we help you hire with confidence.
Contact Us Explore ServicesWhat Are Background Checks Services
Background screening is the use of third‑party sources to verify a candidate’s history for employment. This may include reviews of public records, law enforcement data, credit bureaus, and previous employers.
A screening program can include criminal background checks, employment and education verification, license confirmation, credit history review, registry checks, and more, depending on the role and risk level.
Background checks aren’t one‑size‑fits‑all. Shield Screening offers role-based screening packages that surface what matters without adding friction to the hiring process.
Why Background Screening Matters
Resumes Lie. Risks hide. And compliance mistakes are expensive.
Hiring today takes more than interviews and gut feel. With fraud rising and negligent‑hiring claims becoming increasingly costly, screening is how you protect people, property, and your brand.
What screening can protect you from:
- Safety and liability risks tied to violence, theft, fraud, and negligent‑hiring exposure
- Regulatory violations across industries where screening is required
- Unverified credentials that create downstream risk and performance issues
- Broken trust inside teams when hiring standards feel inconsistent
The stakes are high turnover, liability, and reputational damage add up fast.
Shield Background Screening Services
Choose individual background check services or combine them into a screening package aligned to your roles, industry, and risk profile.
Identity
Verification
Services
Stop fraud before it enters your workforce. Advanced identity verification solutions to reduce fraud and mitigate risk.
- vID
- SSN trace
- Consent‑Based SSN Verification (CBSV)
- Fingerprinting
- I‑9 verification
Contact us to learn more about our available services
Criminal
Background
Checks
Find what matters fast; then keep monitoring.
- Nationwide, state, and county criminal searches
- Sex and violent offender registries
- Federal criminal and civil searches
- Continuous monitoring
Drug, Alcohol
and Occupational
Health Screening
Safer workplaces start with fit-for-duty employees.
- Drug and alcohol testing (DOT & non‑DOT)
- Occupational health screenings
- Immunization and vaccine tracking
- OIG, FACIS®, and healthcare exclusion monitoring
- FMCSA Clearinghouse
- Worker’s compensation report
Reference &
Verification Services
Confirm what candidates claim and uncover what resumes may have missed.
- Employment and education verification
- Professional license checks
- Professional and personal references
- Social media screening
- Credit reports
- Employee and business credit reports
Driving &
Transportation
Verify the driver to protect the public and your company’s reputation.
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- MVR monitoring
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Search
- DOT employment verification
International
Searches
For global hiring.
- Global Watchlist
- International criminal, employment, and education searches
- International MVR
- International business credit reports
- OFAC
The Shield Screening Difference
Compliance-First. Risk-Focused. Built to Scale. All screening services are conducted in compliance with applicable federal,
state, and consumer protection laws, including the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Proven Results. Confident Hiring. Organizations use Shield Screening to reduce risk, meet compliance, and
hire with confidence.
Client Testimonials
One-size-fits-all screening doesn’t work Different roles carry different risks. Screening requirements can vary by
position, industry, and job responsibility.
Screening Packages for Your Hiring NeedsShield offers role-specific screenings that meet your compliance requirements without adding unnecessary steps.
Shield Basic
- ID Collection & Verification
- SSN Trace
- National Criminal & Global Watchlist
- Nationwide Sex Offender Search
- 7-Year County Criminal Search*
Shield Plus
- ID Collection & Verification
- SSN Trace
- National Criminal & Global Watchlist
- Nationwide Sex Offender Search
- 7-Year County Criminal Search (Unlimited)*
- Statewide Criminal Search*
Shield Premium
- ID Collection & Verification
- SSN Trace
- National Criminal & Global Watchlist
- Nationwide Sex Offender Search
- 7-Year County Criminal Search (Unlimited)*
- Statewide Criminal Search*
- Federal Criminal Search
All packages are customizable to fit your role, industry, and compliance needs.
Ready for a Better, Smarter Background Screening Process?
Partner with Shield Screening for background checks that can help protect your organization, reduce risk, and support confident hiring decisions.
Get a quote today
Background Check Services FAQs
01
How long do background checks take?
Turnaround time varies by services selected: Criminal database searches (24 -36 hours), County criminal searches (2-5 days), Employment verification (3-7 days), Education verification (instant-7 days via National Student Clearinghouse or registrar), License verification (1-5 days), Drug testing (24-48 hours for negative results). Most screening packages are completed in 5-7 business days. Expedited options available for urgent hiring needs.
02
Are Shield Screening background checks FCRA-compliant?
Yes. Our background checks comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), with an emphasis on information accuracy. We also provide tools for our clients to meet their FCRA obligations, including disclosure and authorization procedures, and adverse action notice requirements.
03
Can we customize background screening by job role?
Absolutely. Shield offers role-based screening packages that can align to your organizational structure and risk profile. Connect with our sales team to learn more about customize screenings for your organization.
04
Does Shield integrate with applicant tracking system (ATS)?
Yes. We offer pre-built integrations with major ATS platforms, including Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, ADP, BambooHR, and many others. Integration allows seamless candidate data flow, automated order initiation, real-time status updates, and results of delivery directly into your ATS.