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Employment Drug Testing & Screening

Improve workplace efficiency and enhance safety protocols with ACI Background Checks’ pre-employment drug screening program.

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TRUST & SAFETY

Why Is Employment Drug Testing Necessary?

Pre-employment and employment drug screening for the detection of both prescription and illicit drugs is vital for employers. ACI Background Checks understands the significance of maintaining a safer and more productive workplace. Through our comprehensive drug testing services, we aim to decrease employee absenteeism and turnover, reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, prevent drug use on the job, identify early signs of drug use by employees, and lower workers’ compensation rates. Trust us to help you create a secure and thriving work environment.

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DELIVERING RELIABLE RESULTS

Understanding Drug Screening for Employment

Discovering whether controlled substances are present in an individual’s body is the primary goal of drug testing. By conducting drug screening, we can gather evidence of recent usage of specific prescription and illicit drugs. It’s important to note that drug screening does not measure the exact quantity of the drug present. At ACI Background Checks, we strive to provide you with comprehensive information regarding drug screening for employment purposes.

COLLECTION

Once a sample is collected from the candidate, an initial screen is run to determine the presence (positive) or absence (negative) of a detectable drug.

CONFIRMATION

Confirmation screening is a second screen, and is generally performed only if the initial screen was positive. Results are reviewed by a Medical Review Officer.

REVIEW RESULTS

Results (positive or negative) for each drug selected are provided to the employer and candidate within 1-3 days of the test.

Offering Multiple Options For Pre-employment & Employment Drug Screening For Companies Of All Sizes.

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COMPLIANCE

Reviewing Criminal Search Results

Discover how ACI Background Checks empowers employers to conduct thorough criminal history record checks while upholding fairness, respect, and compliance with essential laws and regulations. Benefit from our integrated tools and streamlined workflows to maintain a compliant hiring process.

Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

When considering the results of a criminal records search that lead to a decision to deny employment, ACI Background Checks ensures compliance with the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In accordance with the FCRA, employers are required to follow specific steps to handle adverse action.

Ban The Box & Fair Hiring Laws

A patchwork of state, county, and city laws determines when employers can inquire about criminal history during the hiring process. These laws may be applicable depending on the location of both the employers and the candidates. Additionally, certain local laws may impose specific requirements for the adverse action process. ACI Background Checks: Ban The Box & Fair Hiring Laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) & Title VII

The EEOC provides valuable guidelines for conducting individualized assessments, enabling employers to make fair and informed decisions. ACI Background Checks, in alignment with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Title VII, recognizes the importance of these recommendations to ensure impartiality and fairness in our assessment processes.

Your Organization’s Hiring Policy

If your business conducts background checks, it is crucial that your hiring and screening policies align with ACI Background Checks to ensure consistency, compliance, and safeguard against discrimination, litigation, and enforcement actions from federal agencies.

TYPES OF SEARCHES

Common Types Of Criminal Record Searches

Nationwide Criminal Databases Search

Trust ACI Background Checks to deliver accurate and up-to-date information from nationwide criminal databases. Capable of searching over 850 million records from thousands of jurisdictions throughout the United States to provide comprehensive reports on crimes prosecuted in state and local courts, including the Department of Corrections, Administrative Office of Courts, as well as state, county, and township courts.

Federal Criminal Court Search

Searches the U.S. Federal Government’s PACER criminal record system, a national index for U.S. district, and appellate courts, to uncover federal crimes prosecuted in federal courts such as tax evasion, fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, interstate trafficking, and kidnapping.

County Criminal Court Search

ACI Background Checks conducts thorough searches of county courthouses across all 50 states, aiming to uncover any past convictions and pending cases, including DUI, DWI, assault, theft, and burglary charges. With access to records from all 3,200 county courthouses, our comprehensive searches ensure no stone is left unturned. We understand that not all counties have digitized their court records, which is why we rely on highly skilled professional court runners to manually search these invaluable county court records. Trust ACI Background Checks for reliable and extensive county criminal court searches.

Statewide Criminal Records Search

Search the records of state-level criminal offenses from various sources, such as the State Judicial Court System, State Police, State Department of Law Enforcement, and Administrative Office of the Courts. This comprehensive search covers infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. However, it’s important to note that some states may not provide a complete county history. To ensure a thorough investigation, we highly recommend conducting county-specific searches alongside our statewide criminal records search. ACI Background Checks is committed to delivering accurate and in-depth results for your peace of mind.

Sex Offender Registry Search

Search through registries in all states to reveal any potential sex offender registrations for a candidate.

Domestic Watch List Search

ACI Background Checks provides a comprehensive search of U.S. government sanction and watch lists, giving you access to crucial information such as the FBI’s Most Wanted and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). With our advanced capabilities, we ensure that your screening process is thorough and reliable, offering you peace of mind. Stay informed and make informed decisions with ACI Background Checks.

Global Watch List Search

Search the global watch lists for individuals who may be subject to international sanctions or are persons of interest. Our comprehensive search includes the INTERPOL Most Wanted list and the European Union terrorism list. ACI Background Checks is dedicated to providing you with accurate and reliable information to ensure your peace of mind.

International Criminal Records Search

Searches a foreign country’s criminal records to provide comprehensive background checks for international candidates working in the U.S. With ACI Background Checks, you can access detailed application checklists for each of the 223 countries, including the required information, forms, and turnaround times. Discover valuable insights to make informed hiring decisions with our International Criminal Records Search.

ACI Background Checks Helps You Make Smart Hiring Decisions with Criminal Background Checks.

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Employment Background Checks Integrations

Our platform is already integrated with the top data providers, drug screening, and human resource management systems in the industry.

Applicant Tracking Systems

Many employers are using applicant tracking systems to manage background checks and will only use CRAs who are integrated with their ATS.  We are likely integrated with the system you use today.

Drug Screening

Seamlessly integrate drug screening providers into background screening and applicant tracking activities. We are already integrated with the top national providers, including LabCorp™ and Quest Diagnostics™.

Applicant Tracking Systems Integrations

ADP Recruiting Management
ApplicantInsight
Applicant Pro
ApplicantOne
Arcoro
ATS On Demand
Automated
Avature
Bamboohr
Bullhorn
Cadient Talent
Ceridian
ClearCompany
CDLSuite
Cornerstone Ondemand Edge
Deltek
erecruit
fastWorkforce
fountain
frontline
greenhouse
healthcareSource
Hirebridge Recruiter
hiretouch
Hirezon Exchange
HiringThing
HRsmart
IBM Kenexa Brassring
icims
jobvite
KPA
Lever
NowHire
NEOGOV
Oracle Peoplesoft
Oracle Taleo Business
Oracle Taleo enterprise
PageUp
Paychex Mystaffing Pro
peopleAdmin
SAP Success Factors
SilkRoad
smartSearch
Talent Ed
TalentReef
tenstreet
UKG Ready
vikus
virtus

Drug Testing Integrations

Quest Diagnostics
LabCorp

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Building a great team starts with ACI Background Checks, your trusted partner for the easiest end-to-end pre-employment background check workflow in the industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Insights on Criminal Background Checks for Employers and Volunteer Organizations

Enhance your decision-making process by utilizing ACI Background Checks, a reliable criminal background check service. Our comprehensive screening helps you evaluate the honesty, trustworthiness, and potential threat a candidate may pose to others. By taking proactive measures, you can safeguard your company assets, minimize risk, and steer clear of potential negligent hiring lawsuits. Trust ACI Background Checks to provide you with the crucial information you need.

Introduction

A criminal history check is generally included in a pre-employment or employment background check—a legal investigation into a person’s past that helps inform decisions about whether to hire, promote, contract with, or use a person’s services. Depending on the type of criminal background check selected, a criminal record check may search national, federal, state, and county databases to provide information about a candidate’s criminal history.

What is a criminal background check?

A criminal background check may search national, federal, state, and/or county criminal court databases to report information about a candidate’s criminal history, such as felony and misdemeanor criminal convictions, and any pending criminal cases.

Different types of criminal record checks may reveal different offenses, depending on the court record that is searched. For example, a search of one state’s criminal records database will only report criminal activity in that selected state’s criminal court system. However, employers may choose to search multiple states and counties based on where the candidate has lived, or if a nationwide search reveals criminal activity in more than one state.

What shows up on a criminal background check?

The information that shows up on a criminal background check can include felony and misdemeanor criminal convictions, and any pending criminal cases. Criminal background checks may also report history of incarceration as an adult, active warrants, and infractions. Infractions may only be reported if they are within the last seven years.

An arrest that did not lead to convictions may appear in some background checks as long as they are within the last seven years; ACI Background Checks excludes them in its screenings to conform to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines.

Criminal background checks may also include a Sex Offender Registry check, which searches registries across all states to report where a candidate may be currently registered as a sex offender.

Some time limitations, based on state and federal laws, determine what can be reported legally on an employment background check.

It’s important to understand how to read a background check, and what the different terms and abbreviations mean. A criminal history report includes the name of the crime, disposition (conviction, non-conviction, or pending), and disposition date.

The following are examples of the types of records that may show up on a criminal history check:
(Type of Record: Examples)

  • Felony Criminal Convictions: Murder, manslaughter, rape, kidnapping, arson, theft (values larger than $500), and aggravated assault
  • Misdemeanor Criminal Convictions: Vandalism, trespassing, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, prostitution, and theft (values less than $500)
  • Infractions or Violations: Jaywalking, littering, drinking in public, disturbing the peace, boating violations, building permit violations

Petty offenses that are typically punishable by fines but not jail time, and are not considered criminal offenses. Depending on the jurisdiction, infractions may or may not show up on a criminal history record, but under federal law they may only be reported if they are within the last seven years.

There are many different types of background checks, each of which uncovers somewhat different personal background information. It’s important for both employers and job candidates to understand what kind of information is included in each type of background check, and how that information can be used.

How do criminal record checks work?

Typically, after a conditional offer is extended to a job candidate, it is the hiring manager’s responsibility to order a criminal record check as part of a comprehensive pre-employment check.

If the employer is using a CRA, the applicant will be asked to provide their name, date of birth, and Social Security number, as well as give consent, as required by the FCRA. The CRA uses an individual’s personal identifying information to search public record criminal databases at the county, state, national or federal level to find any criminal records associated with the individual in the criminal justice system.

If a match is found, the CRA takes additional steps to ensure maximum possible accuracy before the candidate’s report is delivered to the employer who ordered it.

Get a criminal background check

If you’re ready to conduct a background check on one or more employees, you’re in good company—95% of employers use employment background screening as part of their hiring process.

ACI Background Checks makes employment screening easy. Our user-friendly dashboard, intuitive workflows, and built-in compliance tools help simplify the background screening process. Let us know how many checks you need, provide some information about your company, then select the pre-bundled package that fits for your needs.

All of our pre-bundled packages include a Nationwide Criminal Databases search and Sex Offender Registry search. We also offer options to customize your background checks with add-on searches, such as MVR checks, Education Verification, and Employment Verification, for a more complete background check.

Employers that use a background check company, such as ACI Background Checks, to run a pre-employment background check must follow federal, state, and even local laws that regulate employment screening. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) sets out requirements for consumer reporting agencies (employment screeners like ACI Background Checks), as well as rules that the employers who use the reports must follow.