Criminal Background Checks
Comprehensive Searches. Complete Peace of Mind.
When you hire, you’re trusting someone with your team, your customers, and your reputation. Criminal background checks are the first line of defense against risky hires, helping you identify past behavior that could pose a threat to your organization.
What We Search
We utilize multiple databases to tailor our searches to your role. Criminal records are scattered across local, state, and federal systems, and no single source contains a comprehensive overview of a person’s potential criminal background. That’s why we layer multiple searches to give you the most accurate and complete results possible.
Our criminal record searches can include:
National & Multi-Jurisdictional Searches
- Nationwide Criminal Database
- Nationwide Federal Criminal Search
- Nationwide Federal Civil Search
- Nationwide Wants & Warrants
- Nationwide Criminal/OFAC/OIG/Sex Offender Search
- OFAC – Terrorist / Sanctions Search
- Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusions
- SAM (System for Award Management) Search
- Monthly Healthcare Exclusions Check (OIG and SAM)
Statewide Criminal & Agency Searches (varies by state)
- Statewide Criminal Searches (all available states)
- State Police Searches (various states)
- Department of Public Safety Checks (TX and other states)
- State Abuse Registries (e.g., TN Dept. of Health, MO Family Care, WI Caregiver Misconduct)
- State OIG Lists (e.g., TX OIG)
- State CNA Registries (e.g., MO CNA Registry)
- Extended Child Protection Checks (e.g., Indiana)
Specialized Criminal & Sanctions Databases
- FACIS I, II, III (Fraud and Abuse Control Information System)
- Federal District Level Search (per district)
- Federal Corrections Records
- NY Office of the Medicaid Inspector General
- Abuse Registry Searches
- Terrorist Watchlist Search
County-Level Searches
- County Criminal Record Search (all U.S. counties)
- County Civil Court Search
Identity & Locator Tools
- Social Security Number Trace / Address History
- SSN Verification (CBSV)
U.S. Territory & International Searches
- Puerto Rico Criminal Search
- Canadian Criminal Search
- Canadian Driving History
Why Multi-Jurisdictional Matters
We conduct all searches in full compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, and any A single-state or county check only shows part of the story. If a candidate committed an offense in another state or under another name, a basic search can miss it entirely. SureCheck’s SSN trace and address history reveals where to search, ensuring no jurisdiction is overlooked.-specific “Ban the Box” or Fair Chance laws. You’ll receive audit-ready reports with documented findings, so you can make hiring decisions confidently and legally.
Compliance
You Can Trust
We conduct all searches in full compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, and any state-specific “Ban the Box” or Fair Chance laws. You’ll receive audit-ready reports with documented findings, so you can make hiring decisions confidently and legally.
Industry-Specific Criminal Screening
We tailor criminal searches to meet the compliance requirements of your industry:
- Healthcare & Nonprofits
OIG, SAM, abuse registries, and FACIS searches.
- Transportation
Multi-state criminal plus DOT-required verifications.
- Staffing
High-volume, fast-turnaround multi-jurisdictional checks.
- Education & Youth Services
State CPS and sex offender checks.
Hire Without Blind Spots
Get in touch to learn how SureCheck’s layered criminal background checks can keep your workplace safe and compliant.
