Compliance Is Key
Every check must be job related. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable state and local laws govern screening for every position, and certain roles carry additional federal, state, or licensing mandates on top of that baseline.
Read FCRA Overview →Explore Key Positions
Select any position to learn which checks are commonly run, which are required by regulation, and the legal considerations that apply.
Executive / C-Suite
Enhanced screening for senior leaders, including civil records, sanctions, and credit.
Management
Supervisors responsible for teams, budgets, and hiring, with verified work history.
Accounting / Finance
Roles handling funds and financial records, including credit where state law permits.
Information Technology
Roles with privileged system access, covering identity and sensitive environments.
Healthcare Provider
License verification, exclusion list checks, and state sanctions for clinicians.
Nurse / Medical Assistant
License and certification verification plus exclusion checks for direct patient care.
Caregiver / Home Health
State mandated criminal history and abuse registry checks for in home care staff.
Childcare Worker
Federal and state childcare rules requiring fingerprints and abuse registry searches.
Driver / Delivery
Motor vehicle records and license status, plus Clearinghouse and DOT drug testing.
Warehouse / Distribution
Roles operating equipment and handling inventory, often hired in volume at speed.
Skilled Trades
License verification for electricians, plumbers, and technicians, plus driving records.
Security Personnel
State licensing for security officers, typically including fingerprint criminal history.
Education / School Staff
Fingerprint criminal history plus sex offender and abuse registry checks for schools.
Retail Sales Associate
Roles handling cash, merchandise, and payment data, frequently hired in seasonal volume.
Food Service / Hospitality
Staff with guest contact, cash handling, and alcohol service under state permit rules.
Customer Service Representative
Roles accessing customer accounts and personal data, with identity checks for remote hires.
Administrative / Clerical
Office support roles with access to records, correspondence, and internal systems.
Legal / Paralegal
Roles handling privileged client information, with education and employment verification.
Match Screening to the Position
Job duties, access, and level of risk determine which checks are appropriate. Screening the same way for every role is both more expensive and harder to defend than screening for what the job actually requires.