Background Check Companies

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Background check companies offer solutions that review a job candidate's criminal, financial, educational, and employment background.

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Q2 June 2023: Winners

Top 4 Background Check Companies

List of the top 4 Background Check Companies in Shortlister as of June 2023, presented in the order they appear in the full Vendor Listing tab.

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Accurate

Accurate Background provides customized background screening, drug testing, and I-9 solutions through innovative, web-based technology. An industry leader trusted by organizations worldwide, we offer superior, quality products to meet the needs of human ... View Full Profile

Employees
956
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5M Venture Round
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InfoMart

InfoMart is a WBENC-certified and PBSA-accredited industry leader in background screening services. Our services include criminal histories, continuous monitoring, credit and driving records, employment and education verifications, drug testing, and much more... View Full Profile

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110
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Checkr

Checkr’s mission is to build a fairer future by improving understanding of the past. Our platform makes it easy for thousands of customers to hire millions of people every year. Using Checkr’s advanced background check technology, companies of all sizes ... View Full Profile

Employees
1036
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160M Series D
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Intellicorp

IntelliCorp, a Cisive company, is committed to providing small to mid-size organizations employment screening solutions that help employers hire and recruit quality talent and volunteers. With our advanced technology, award-winning service, and compliant ... View Full Profile

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60
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Employment Background Investigations

EBI is one of the largest privately held screening firms in the country, providing background screening, drug testing, occupational health screening, and electronic Form I-9 and E-Verify services for employment, contract and volunteer positions for over 5,000 ... View Full Profile

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69
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Employment Screening Resource (ESR)

Employment Screening Resources (ESR) is a leading, global screening firm providing on-demand access to compliant and accurate background screening services that empower our clients to quickly make informed hiring decisions. People Matter. Make Good Choices. ... View Full Profile

Employees
250
Lives Serviced
4,000,000
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No Minimum
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3rd Party Integrations
Dashboard analytics
Employee self-service
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Background Investigations
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Employment Screening Verification
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Verified Credentials Inc

Verified Credentials, Inc. is a leading background screening company. Since 1984, we’ve helped validate and secure millions of relationships through the use of our comprehensive screening solutions. We offer a wide variety of background checks, verifications... View Full Profile

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72
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4.2 (13 reviews)
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Sterling

Sterling—a leading provider of background and identity services—offers a foundation of trust and safety that spans across industries, professions, and borders. Our technology-powered services help organizations create great environments for their workers, ... View Full Profile

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5.0 (1 reviews)
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Ameriwide Screeners

AmeriWide Screeners is a full-service background screening agency that partners with organizations (both big and small) and industries across America to help them made informed decisions. We specialize in pre-employment background screening. Our mission is to... View Full Profile

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15,787
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1 eligible
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Employment Screening Verification
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4.0 (140 reviews)
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isolved

isolved is the most-trusted HCM technology leader, providing the best combination of software and services to meet the needs of today’s People Heroes – HR, payroll, and benefits professionals. From talent acquisition to workforce management to talent ... View Full Profile

Employees
2000
Lives Serviced
3,500,000
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No Minimum
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3rd Party Integrations
Android Native Application
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Bundled Solution (HCM/HRIS/HRMS)
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Paycom

Paycom launched in 1998 as one of the nation’s first web based HR and payroll technology companies. From the beginning, Paycom has been committed to the ongoing development of a single database that lowers labor costs, drives employee engagement and reduces ... View Full Profile

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4335
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10,000,000
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Bundled Solution (HCM/HRIS/HRMS)
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Peopletrail

We are pleased to be a PBSA accredited background screening provider focused on delivering the best possible experience to you and your candidates. Our processes transform speculative data into advanced background check results you can trust... View Full Profile

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Background Investigations
Reference Checking
Driver Screening
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Backgrounds Online

Backgrounds Online is a global background screening company that’s proud to be based in Sacramento, California. As a leader in our industry for more than 22 years, we remain a service first company that takes time to learn about the specific needs of our ... View Full Profile

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iprospectcheck

iprospectcheck was founded on the belief that all employers deserve access to a strategic screening partner that consistently provides fast, accurate, compliant and affordable background checks and drug screening services delivered on a flexible, sleek, modern... View Full Profile

Employees
30
Lives Serviced
50,000
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Not Provided
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No Minimum
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Background Investigations
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Clinical Navigation / Care Coordination
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NationSearch

Locally operated out of Northglenn, Colorado, NationSearch uses its 30 years of extensive background screening experience to provide the most up-to-date, accurate, cost-effective, and timely reporting in the industry. Clients rely on us to ensure they build a ... View Full Profile

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20
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10 eligible
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Background Investigations
Pre-hire Assessment
Reference Checking
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SentricHR

At Sentric, we know your people are most important, and that’s why we’ve created an all-in-one solution to save time and make your life a little easier. SentricHR is a complete software solution, providing you with tools to manage onboarding, payroll, HR, ... View Full Profile

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75
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Employers Choice Screening

Aligning your organization with a reputable and compliant employment background screening company is crucial. How do you find the right company among the thousands of screening companies out there? Selecting Employers Choice Screening will provide you with ... View Full Profile

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4.4 (8 reviews)
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First Advantage Corporation

First Advantage delivers comprehensive background check solutions and insights that enable employers and housing providers to make confident choices, reduce risk, and maintain compliance. With offices in 26 locations and a staff of 4,000+ employees, First ... View Full Profile

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2M Seed Round
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AccuSource

AccuSource focuses on providing high-quality services, utilizing the latest technology and automation in employment screening. Our high-tech resources are enhanced with the personal attention of our talented, experienced, U.S.-based staff. Our team members ... View Full Profile

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AFIMAC Global

For more than 30 years, AFIMAC has offered emergency response and strike security, risk management and business continuity services to image conscious companies across North America. AFIMAC prides itself on partnering with their clients to protect people and ... View Full Profile

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