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BACKGROUND RESEARCH

Hiring qualified, honest employees is critical to the success of your organization. APA can help you get them onboard quickly and easily through our efficient background check services. Our research team conducts investigations, complying with national and state laws as well as rules of professional conduct to identify any criminal convictions and to validate work experience, educational background, reputation and corporate affiliations.

A sampling of what we offer:

Criminal History Search:  When you order a Criminal History Report from APA, we dispatch a records retriever to each applicable jurisdiction to obtain the most complete and up to date records. A complete review of misdemeanor and felony cases directly from the applicable Superior and Municipal Courts in each jurisdiction. Completed reports will include the date filed, charges, level of the charges, disposition date and final disposition. Most criminal history searches take 2 to 3 business days to complete. A comprehensive search of federal offenses on record in all Federal District Courts of the U.S. can also be conducted.

Civil Records Search: Similar to a Criminal History Search, our researchers travel to the requested jurisdiction to check for civil judgments, liens, lawsuits (as plaintiff or defendant).
                                                                                                   

Driving Records: A review of the applicant's current history in any state requested can be conducted. Motor Vehicle Reports list all infractions within the past three to five years and verify the status and classification of license. This report can reveal a propensity for recklessness and being under the control of alcohol or drugs which an employer may utilize for non-driving applicants. This is an important search for applicants who are required to operate their vehicle for business purposes and/or driving a company vehicle.

Education Reference: When hiring an employee, decisions are based on the individual's education. Failing to verify important information can result in having unqualified people in positions they don't deserve and affecting your company's ability to compete. Confirmation of the applicant's highest level of education, degree earned and the dates of attendance or graduation is conducted. Most high school, college or advanced degrees can be confirmed.

Employment Verification: Obviously, all applicants are not truthful about their past employment. Dates of employment, job position, reason for termination, skills, eligibility for re-hire allneed verification. We will also include any specific questions that the client may require. The APA research team is adept at finding out the answers, finding gaps in employment, etc.