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Background Screening Services



Did you know?

 U.S. Retailers lost more than $13.2 billion from employee theft.
2000 National Retail Security Survey 

“The single most reliable predictor of criminal behavior is the fact of prior criminal history.”  
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal 2002

Many corporations turn to Wackenhut Background Services (download PDF), a leading provider of background screening services since 1973.  Wackenhut strives—as a matter of corporate policy—to establish a partnership with its customers to define goals and determine specific needs before developing an employment background screening program.  A well-designed and executed program will uncover criminal histories, detect false information on applications and resumes, and provide verification of industry-specific certifications and experience. 

 By utilizing Wackenhut for employment screening services, your company will benefit from the following results:

• Reduced Turnover Rates
• Limited exposure to liability
• Improved quality of working environment
• Decreased risk of theft and workplace violence
• Re-enforced core values of honest and integrity

Common Background Elements

• Social Security Number Traces
• Driving History Searches
• County Criminal Record Search (felony and misdemeanor)
• State Criminal Record Search
• Federal Criminal Record Search
• Prior Employment Verifications
• Education Confirmation
• Credit Reports for Employment
• Professional Licenses and Certification Checks
• Sex offender registry checks
• Specially Designated National Searches
• FDA Sanctions Checks
• Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Searches