Background Screening Services & Features

COUNTY CRIMINAL SEARCH
Covers 2 courts (Justice and District) in the County Seat or Superior Courts in some states. All County courts throughout the nation are accessible through a network of qualified court researcher’s familiar with specific court retrieval requirements.
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FEDERAL DISTRICT CRIMINAL SEARCH
Federal crimes do not fall under local or State jurisdictions. This search is by Federal district. A federal offense can include crimes committed on federal property, crimes made illegal through federal legislation, including money laundering.
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STATEWIDE CRIMINAL SEARCH
Statewide criminal encompasses the entire state. Approximately 39 States are now available with timely and up to date information. This can be a cost-effective way to search criminal records in multiple Counties within a State.

** Employer Lynx has proprietary access to the Nevada State Criminal Records Repository. The Repository provides up to date criminal record history in all 17 Counties in Nevada (Municipal, District, and Justice). Nevada is the only State that requires a special Release to obtain criminal records from the Repository. Search includes AKA’s that might have been used.
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NATIONAL CRIMINAL SEARCH
This search employs a real-time proprietary system that taps into approximately 70% of United States criminal records.
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PRISON SEARCH
This is a State specific search to indicate whether the applicant has spent time in a State prison system and will show dates of incarceration among other information. Each State sets the amount and detail of information that will be provided. Some states only report ‘currently incarcerated’.
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CIVIL RECORDS – COUNTY
These are non-criminal legal actions filed by individuals or businesses against other individuals or businesses. This search is based on the applicant’s County of residence.
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CIVIL RECORDS – FEDERAL
Federal Civil searches are found in US Federal District Courts and can typically include records of cases concerning interstate commerce, alleged violations of Federal statutory or constitutional rights, cases involving or against the Federal government as well as financial entities.
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CREDIT REPORT
Provides an individual’s credit history. Can reveal fiscal monetary responsibility including bankruptcies, debt status, foreclosures, repossessions, charge-offs and collection accounts.
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DRIVING RECORD (DMV Report/MVR Search) BY STATE
A State specific motor vehicle driving history verifying license number, name, expiration date, license type, and restrictions.
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NATIONWIDE COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE SEARCH
An FMCSA compliant CDL record search of every State and the District of Columbia. This report, administered by the AAMVA, indicates the current commercial driver’s license status and identifies up to three previous licenses held by the individual.
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EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS
Validation of work history as provided by the applicant. This report may include dates of employment, position(s) and title held, rehire status, and other information the former employer(s) is willing to provide.
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CDL/DOT REGULATED 3-YEAR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
A verification of all CDL employments for the previous three years are required by DOT regulations.
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GLOBAL WATCH LIST
A comprehensive worldwide search under the USA Patriot Act, Homeland Security and Terrorist Act.
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INTERNATIONAL SEARCH
International background screening services are available in many of the same areas as available within the United States and results are generally comparable.
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MEDICAL SCAN ALERT & MEDICARE-MEDICAID REGULATORY SEARCH
This is a must for those participating in Medicaid/Medicare, social services, childcare, elder care and services, and any Federal health care programs. This background investigation identifies possible sanctions or adverse actions such as exclusions, termination of license, probations and debarments Medicaid/Medicare fraud, and much more.
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION
Verification of professional licenses, designations, and certifications from information provided by the applicant being screened.
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REFERENCE INTERVIEWS (TELEPHONE)
Provides personal, professional, trade, and related interviews or ratings of the applicant. Usually use of a customized standard questionnaire applicable to the position and job responsibilities is used.
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SUBJECT INTERVIEW
Telephone or in-person at the Employer Lynx office is also available. This is used primarily by law enforcement and Federally/State mandated requirements.
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SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY – NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE
Generally, this is a tier 3 (high risk) and tier 2 (moderate risk) search of the National sex offender registry.
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SOCIAL SECURITY TRACE
Using the Social Security number provided by the individual getting screened, this trace provides verification of name and address history. The Social Security Trace is an effective tool for employment and background investigations.
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Information may show record of current and past work related injuries which resulted in a workers’ compensation claims, case numbers, dates, injury data, disposition, and the employer of record at the time of the incident. Reports are obtained in strict compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.
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VOLUNTEER LYNX
A special background search package available to qualified 501 C (3) non-profit organizations. This criminal background check is for volunteers working around children, elderly, and disabled individuals.
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OTHER REPORTS
Other specialty and industry specific screenings are available or can be developed. Contact Employer Lynx for additional details about listed services.
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