Employment Screening Services (ESS) is dedicated to protecting companies and their employees through extensive background screenings and drug testing services.

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In today’s society, it is necessary for businesses to protect both their companies as well as their
employees. This has resulted in an increase in the use of background screenings as part of the hiring
process. Background screenings are often referred to as a first line of defense for businesses. Having a
screening process in place enables employers to make more informed decisions when hiring, and
potentially prevent workplace risks such as theft, fraud, abuse and violence. Screening programs can
even protect against costly negligent hiring lawsuits.
Proven Success
Employment Screening Services (ESS) is dedicated to protecting companies and their employees through
extensive background screenings and drug testing services. ESS combines experience, advanced technology and
unparalleled customer service to ensure that an employer’s screening services are fast, affordable and effective.
We provide a wide range of solutions that help our clients reduce turnover, limit liability and solve problems — all
while improving their bottom line.
Founded in 1994, by Sheila Benson, ESS now serves clients around the world through its headquarters in
Birmingham, Alabama and additional offices in California, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
ESS operates with the philosophy that customer service and communication are the most important values of a
provider. Through the years, the hallmarks of the company’s success have been service to the customer,
investment in employees, and adoption of the latest technology in products. As a founding member of the National
Association of Background Screeners (NAPBS), ESS knows how important screening programs are for business in
both the hiring process and long-term success. We constantly are improving upon our processes and deliver
accurate results with the utmost care and professionalism. In addition to its core employee background screening
and drug testing services, ESS has evolved into a full-service human resources and risk management solutions
provider. ESS provides the solutions businesses need today to navigate through the ever-changing laws and
regulations and ultimately streamline the screening process for employers.
Solutions
 Background Screening
ESS provides comprehensive background screenings services to companies nationwide and internationally. ESS
keeps a strong focus on compliance and abides by all FCRA regulations. By combining over 15 years of industry
experience with the latest technology, our solutions deliver fast and accurate results that meet our client’s needs
while improving their process. ESS offers a broad range of different types of background screenings to meet the
needs of businesses in all industries. Screenings can offer further insight into a candidate’s performance,
qualifications, and character. Our services are available as single searches or packages can be set up specifically
for your company.
ESS solutions are web-based and results are delivered electronically in easy-to-read and customizable
reports. ESS prides itself on service and our flexibility to customize solutions to ensure you receive the information
needed to make informed hiring decisions. The team at ESS aids companies in the development of screening
programs. By utilizing our knowledge of industry best practices and compliance regulations, ESS identifies the
background screening solutions that provide the most effective and streamlined results.
 Drug Testing
ESS also provides a complete suite of drug testing solutions. Drug testing is an integral part of any screening
process. Statistics show that more than 75% of all substance abusers are employed, according to the Substance
Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. Employers must take steps to ensure the safety of their
employees and business patrons. Some businesses are even mandated by the government with drug testing
regulations. Regardless of your business type or reason, including drug testing in your screening process is a
smart form of protection for both your business and employees.
ESS can establish a full-service drug testing program or just a local collection site, depending on your
organization’s needs. ESS utilizes a network of partners for our drug testing solutions that ensures highest level of
service and timely access nationwide.

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ESS Advantage
You will experience a refreshing approach when you work with ESS, high-end results with individualized attention.
Our products and results are first-rate and set the bar in the background screening and drug testing industry. All
of this is delivered with personal care not found at many corporations. We focus on our client’s needs, building
lasting working relationships and offering customized solutions tailored for you.
 Accreditation
Employment Screening Services is proud to have earned the National Association of Professional Background
Screeners (NAPBS) Accreditation in 2010. ESS is one of only a few providers with this honor. In order to achieve
accreditation, ESS underwent a rigorous on-site audit conducted by an independent auditing firm. Accredited
consumer reporting agencies must comply with NAPBS standards in the following critical areas:
• Consumer protection
• Legal compliance
• Client education
• Product and service standards
• Quality assurance
• Privacy and security
 Uncompromising Accuracy
Obtaining accurate, compliant employment background screening results depends on the expertise of the
researchers. ESS employs a knowledgeable team of researchers who physically search records at local
courthouses and access multiple databases to ensure that the data provided is accurate. By utilizing a practiced
system of verification and quality assurance, ESS confirms and delivers the utmost accurate results.
 Advanced Technology
ESS offers advanced technology solutions that are flexible and can be customized to meet the individual needs of
each client. ESS understands how the screening and hiring process should work and our technology helps improve
these processes. ESS places a high priority on technology and security services to help clients reduce risks in an
expedited and efficient manner.
Our advanced technology includes:
• An entirely web-based system with 24/7 access
• Easily view real-time updates on the status of multiple screenings
• Secure online retrieval of completed reports
• Prompt notification of “alert” status on records
The ESS technology tool, SwiftHire, sends screening requests directly to job applicants with benefits such as:
• Customization of email instructions for applicants with links to the web-portal
• On-line consents for quick authorization of screening that meets compliance standards
• Optional applicant payment at the time of screening
 Customized Service
Employers have discovered that ESS is dedicated to exemplary customer service. Our Account Managers and
Customer Service Representatives are cross-trained in every aspect of the screening process. With a client
satisfaction rate of over 98%, our clients consistently tell us that the one on one personal attention sets us apart
from our competition.
Developing screening programs based on our client’s needs and goals has propelled our success. Our
Implementation Team meets with each new client to identify any opportunities with their current process to help
determine their needs, and to provide solutions to reach the desired goals.
 Efficiency
Rapid response time and user-friendly reports make our services even more attractive to employers. Our focus is
on understanding our clients’ business goals and providing them with customized services that enhance hiring and
retention. ESS understands the value of critical applicant information delivered in a timely manner. Rapid
response time and user-friendly reports make our services even more attractive to employers. In many cases,
clients have access to results instantly.

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Scope of Services – Background Screening
ESS offers a comprehensive suite of employment background screening services to meet a wide range of needs
for candidates both nationally and internationally. Our services have been designed to deliver fast and accurate
results for employers of all sizes and complexities. Our experienced staff can assist your company with developing
a screening process that reduces risks and improves hiring decisions in the most efficient manner. Customized
packages are also available to further meet your needs.
Background Screening Services:
• Abuse Registry
• County Criminal
• Education Verification
• Employment Verifications
• FACIS® (OIG and GSA Report)
• Federal Criminal
• Reference Verification
• Social Security Report
• Statewide Criminal
• Motor Vehicle Report
• National Criminal (Instant US OneSearch)
• National Sex Offender (Instant US OneSearch)
• OFAC Report
• Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
• Pre-employment Credit Report
• Professional License
• Verif-I-9 (Electronic I-9 Reporting)
• Workers’ Compensation Report
Enhanced Features
Enhanced features provide an added degree of functionality to ESS’s products. Many of the available enhanced
features are built into ESS’s Web Management System.
• Enhanced SSN
• Auto-population (Year – Counties)
• Adverse Action
• Branch Ordering & Administration
• Package Ordering
• User Access and Security
• Reporting
• Accounting Online
• Document Management

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Integrations
Integrating your background screening process with your applicant tracking system (ATS) is a great way to save
time and money. Human Resource departments have recognized the benefit of automating the hiring process for
years and often utilize applicant tracking systems. The process of recruiting and managing employees has
improved dramatically with the use of ATS. However, HR professionals are now seeking a comprehensive solution
for all of the components of the hiring process. By integrating the background screening process with an ATS, the
entire hiring process is streamlined and offers the greatest operating efficiency.
ESS offers integration solutions with many leading ATS systems in the market today. ESS has the capability to
provide custom integrations as well. ESS is always looking for ways to stay on the forefront of technology and will
continue to add more integration options in the future to meet customer needs.
Integration benefits with ESS include:
• Customized integration capability
• Reduced implementation time
• Improved compliance by automating and tracking your hiring process from start to finish
• Duplicated data entry eliminated
• Minimized risk by lowering the probability of manual data entry errors
• Increased productivity by eliminating the need to work in multiple systems

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Scope of Services – Drug Testing
ESS offers a wide variety of drug screening services with on-site collections available or at more than 10,000
collection site locations nationwide, and extensive expertise in regulated and non-regulated environments. ESS
can help design and implement a successful program to accommodate your needs and those of your regional
locations in a simple and consistent manner. ESS uses only SAMHSA certified laboratories for the processing of its
drug tests. ESS also offers E-Screen electronic drug testing for in-house nearly instant negative screen results,
often in less than one hour.
Areas of Specialty
ESS provides drug testing solutions for many types of businesses with a broad range of needs. ESS specializes in
the following areas of drug testing:
• Pre-employment drug testing
• Random drug testing programs
• Post-accident drug testing
• Reasonable suspicion drug testing
• DOT drug testing and physicals
• Student drug testing & immunizations
• Athlete drug testing
Types of Drug Tests
The primary drug testing method used by ESS is urine collection and analysis, which is the most common type of
testing for a screening. ESS offers 5-Panel tests along with 9-Panel and 10-Panel options to expand the drug types
found in the screening. ESS also offers many other methods of testing to cover a broad range of needs. The
methods of testing available include:
• Urine
• Hair
• Oral fluid
• Instant testing
• Breath alcohol
Electronic Drug Testing
ESS offers an automated system that makes managing the drug screening process simple and efficient. The state-
of-the art system offers features such as:
• Electronic Ordering
• Electronic Scheduling
• Electronic Reporting
Medical Review Officer (MRO)
ESS utilizes Medical Review Officers with our drug testing solutions, which is required by many states and for all
DOT drug screens. A Medical Review Officer is a licensed physician who is responsible for receiving and reviewing
laboratory results generated by an employer’s drug testing program. The MRO evaluates medical explanations for
certain drug test results and ensures the integrity and authenticity of all tests.