Employee Background Checks

Companies that do not utilize background checks when considering new hires are putting themselves at undue risk. Using Maryland Security Professionals to conduct a background check is considerably more cost-effective than hiring someone who steals or undermines the credibility of your business.

About Employee Background Checks

When hiring new staff for your organization or company, it is always better to err of the side of caution by conducting an employee background check. Bringing the wrong person on your team can damage the integrity and success of your business, and may even carry dire ramifications. While most businesses can handle the short-term consequences of engaging an underqualified candidate or individual who is later deemed a “bad fit;” few can risk bringing a dishonest or potentially dangerous employee in and jeopardizing the security of the workplace.

Protect your organization against bad hires

Employee background checks are becoming increasingly more commonplace in the United States. Investigating personal data about a candidate’s past is a tool used to identify red flags and negative information.

The reality is that you cannot find everything online or through “free” website services. The majority of concrete information — data that is legally attained — can only be procured through a professional firm that provides comprehensive checks using the appropriate legal channels.

Founded in 2005, Maryland Security Professionals is a licensed, full-service security company that offers three levels of employee background checks, enabling organizations to effectively vet and screen potential candidates for criminal convictions, while verifying past education and employment, and other pertinent data required.

Many internet based background searches yield inaccurate reports that contain duplicate and irrelevant data, which completely defeats the purpose of an investigation. Moreover, the majority of these websites are not compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Benefits of conducting employee background checks

Companies that do not utilize background checks when considering new hires are putting themselves at undue risk. Using Maryland Security Professionals to conduct a background check is considerably more cost-effective than hiring someone who steals or undermines the credibility of your business.

Consider the following advantages of background checks prior to hiring:

• Verifies the honesty of information given
• Protects your brand reputation
• Uses accurate information to ensure the right fit
• Complies with state employment laws
• Lowers legal liability
• Avoids the cost and time loss of finding a replacement employee
• Make an informed decision when hiring new talent
• Choose from three types of employee background checks offered by Maryland Security Professionals, and avoid the expense and headache of making a bad hire.

Make an informed decision when hiring new talent

Choose from three types of employee background checks offered by Maryland Security Professionals, and avoid the expense and headache of making a bad hire.

Basic Employee Background Check:

• SSN Trace + Address History – Verifies Social Security Number, names, aliases and previous addresses for further investigation.
• National Criminal Databases Search – GoodHire gives you the details on any felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Sex Offender List Check – Our criminal background checks can also confirm sex offender status.

Standard Employee Background Check:

• SSN Trace + Address History
• National Criminal Databases Search
• Sex Offender List Check
• Domestic Terrorist Watch List Check – Searches the FBI and OFAC’s list of wanted criminals and terrorists in the United States.
• 7 Year County Criminal Court Check – Based on the candidate’s 7 year address history, we search up to 3 county criminal courts to uncover additional details and criminal records that are not yet digitized. Our professional court runners obtain these records in person.

Premium Employee Background Check:

• SSN Trace + Address History
• National Criminal Databases Search
• Domestic Terrorist Watch List Check
• 7 Year County Criminal Court Check
• Education Verification – It’s very easy to fake a diploma. This service validates school attendance, major and degrees received (from one school).
• Employer Verification – Confirms a previous employment position, title and salary.

Add-ons:

• Education Verification
• Employer Verification
• Motor Vehicle Records Check – Confirms if your candidate has a valid driver’s license and a clean driving history.
• Drug Screening – This 5-panel urine test screens for Amphetamines, Phencyclidine, Cocaine, Opiates and Marijuana.
• Professional License Verification – Verifies an applicant’s professional license and whether the license is in good standing.

Hire the best employees for your business

Whether you are a small business or a Fortune 500 company, Maryland Security Professionals offers thorough employee background checks that enable you make an informed decision when bringing on new personnel. Verify qualifications, protect your client base, and ensure a safe workplace environment.

For more information about our security services or surveillance systems, please call 410-514-8035 and schedule a free consultation