EMPLOYMENT SCREENING SERVICES

Hiring the right people requires the right information. With our list of employment screening services, you can obtain a complete overview of a candidate's background.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Professional Employment References

This is what makes Lagniappe different from other background companies. We don't just verify dates and titles with human resources. Our experienced staff conducts in-depth telephone interviews with professional references including managers, coworkers and colleagues to determine job duties, job performance, work ethic, strengths and weaknesses, eligibility for rehire and other detailed information.

We address any specific issues or concerns about a particular candidate and tailor our questions to your specific position and company. There is no additional charge for "special" questions. This report provides a realistic assessment of a candidate by someone they have worked with and ensures the best fit for your organization.
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Employment Verification

Our background specialists contact a candidate's three most recent employers to verify dates of employment, positions held, compensation (if available), reason for leaving, eligibility for rehire and other information as available. Information provided varies by company policy.
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Widescreen National Criminal Search (Database Search)

As a comprehensive database search of multiple criminal record resources, Widescreen provides instant access to nearly 160 million criminal records, with thousands of new records added each month. This comprehensive database includes information compiled from a variety of sources nationwide including:

  • Select state and county criminal repositories
  • Federal wanted persons search
  • Terrorist watch list
  • Prison, parole and release files
  • Sex Offender Registries
  • USIS proprietary record information

All potential criminal records are re-verified with the courts at no additional charge. The information provided varies from state to state. Please note, database searches are a research tool only and under no circumstances should be they a substitute for a hands-on search at the county level; however, they do provide a much wider net than a single county search and you may pick up information that would otherwise be missed. Databases are best used as a secondary research tool that tells you where to look.
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County Criminal Search

This is a seven-year search of county-level criminal court records that will yield county felony and/or misdemeanor records for any location the applicant has lived within the past seven years. This is a "hand search" of current court records. We use source data only and do not include third party or compiled databases.

Felonies are generally defined as crimes that are punishable by one year or more of jail time. Misdemeanors are generally defined as less severe charges that are punishable by a fine or less than one year of jail time.
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Statewide Criminal Search

It is possible to conduct statewide searches in some, but not all states. Statewide repositories rely on the county courts to report information to them and are often incomplete or not frequently updated. Some states only maintain information regarding convictions resulting in incarceration or felony only information. We suggest a statewide search to supplement your county search. If a "hit" occurs, a county-level search may be required.
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Federal Criminal Search (by district)

This search is conducted on federal court records for the conviction of crimes that occurred on federal property and violations of federal law including kidnapping, child pornography, hate crimes, mail and wire fraud, drug trafficking and crimes across state lines.
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Civil Search - County or Federal

Civil searches can be done by county (high court or low court) or federal judicial district. A county level civil case involves one or more plaintiffs filing a complaint against one or more defendants. Civil actions are typically classified by the amount of money sought by the plaintiff.

Federal civil record searches are conducted at a single U.S. District Court within a federal judicial district for civil cases involving alleged violations of federal statutes or constitutional rights brought by individuals, companies or government entities.

Civil actions do not typically list a subject's date of birth or social security number and are generally returned as possible matches only. Typical information provided includes party name, case type, date filed, disposition and awards.
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Credit Report (for Employment)

Lagniappe will furnish a consumer credit report from a national credit-reporting agency. This reports summarizes the number of accounts, collection activity, public record filings (such as bankruptcies, judgments or liens), payment history and outstanding delinquencies for an individual. This report is designed for employment purposes only and does not include account numbers or credit score.

A credit report helps determine if an employee is suitable for a position involving the handling of money or the exercise of financial discretion. This may include employees in accounting functions, but may also include employees who are entrusted with a corporate credit card.
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Identity Verification by Social Security Number

Using credit header information from a major credit-reporting agency, this report provides the names (including additional names or aliases), addresses and reported employment history associated with an applicant's social security number. It helps verify that the applicant is who they say they are. Addresses obtained can be used to expand an applicant's criminal history search.
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Motor Vehicle Report

A driving history is a must for any position that requires an employee to drive a company vehicle or a personal vehicle on the company's behalf. Driver history information varies by state, but typically includes driving history, license type, license status, expiration date, and restrictions, accidents, DUI's or other infractions.
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Education Verification

Lagniappe verifies date of graduation and/or attendance, degree acquired and major course of study. Studies show that as many as 30% of candidates falsify or exaggerate their educational background. Some applicants claim degrees from legitimate schools while others show degrees from diploma mills or non-accredited schools that have no value. Educational claims should always be verified even if the degree is not required for the position. Confirmation of a degree confirms an individual's honesty.
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Professional License Verification

LRI verifies the type of license or certification through the applicable licensing authority. We confirm type of license, license number, date issued, status, expiration date, plus any history of disciplinary action.
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Have a question or don't see a service you require? Please call Lagniappe at our toll free number (877) 978-3626 and we will be happy to help. Our goal is to meet our clients' needs and exceed their expectations.

To get started with any of these services, see our Get Started page or call us toll free at 877/978-3626.

SAMPLE REPORTS

Follow the links below to view samples of the reports created by Lagniappe Resources, Inc.

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  • 1640 Mount McKinley Drive
  • Grayson, GA 30017
  • Phone: 678/407-9501
  • Fax: 678/407-9599
  • Toll-free: 877/978-3626
  • info@LRIrefs.com