Ensuring the future, by knowing the past
Corporate Overview
 Tricor Employment Screening is a certified women-owned business
headquartered in Cleveland, OH. with national and international
coverage
 TriCor has been providing background screening and drug testing
services for more than 20 years
 TriCor is a member of the Professional Background Screening
Association (PBSA)
 TriCor is a member of DATIA (Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry
Association)
 TriCor is also a member of the Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM)
Why clients chooseTriCor
 We’re the experts! We conduct thousands of background checks and drug
tests each month.
 Compliance with the ever-changing laws is one of our top priorities, we
continually educate our clients on the latest laws and best practices
 In addition to pre-employment screening, we also screen volunteers, tenants,
contingent workforce, students and current employees.
 Our turnaround time is FAST!
 Our customer service support team is knowledgeable. Your specifically
assigned team associate is readily available when YOU need them.
 Easy ordering platform. To place an order, just enter the applicant’s email
address through TriCor’s innovative Applicant Portal ordering system.
 TriCor can integrate with your Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
 We offer electronic chain of custody forms for drug testing.
 We provide the most accurate information!
Accuracy is important
Direct-from-the-source
information used
Experienced production and
support staff
Partnership approach to
doing business
Full compliance with Federal,
State, and Local Laws
Accuracy of
information is KEY
Most Common Services
 Social Security Number Trace/ID Search Plus Report
 County Criminal Court Record Search
 Multi-State Criminal Search
 Federal Criminal Record Search
 Nationwide Sex Offender Search
 Education Verification
 Employment Verification
 Reference Verification
 Motor Vehicle Record Search
Additional Services
 Medical Sanctions Searches
 Child Abuse Clearance Searches
 OFAC/Terrorist Listing Search
 Professional License Verification
 E-Verify System/Electronic Form I-9
 Employment Credit Report
 Medical/Physical Screenings
 Alcohol Testing
 Drug Testing
County Criminal Record Check
 Conducted in-person directly at courthouse by
TriCor’s extensive court researcher network of
more than 2,000 criminal record professionals
 All searches go back at least 7 years, many
further
 No database information is ever used, only real-
time court searches
 All criminal records are re-verified with the court
County Criminal Record Check
 All records include the following information – free of charge
 Case Number
 Charge
 Date of Arrest
 Disposition
 Case Identifiers
 Name
 Date of Birth
 Social Security Number
County Criminal Record Check
 Criminal Researcher Integrity Program – TriCor ‘tests’ our
researchers to ensure accuracy
 This service is recommended for all applicants, regardless
of position
 Turnaround time is 2 days (average)
 87% of reports (including criminal ‘hits’) are completed
within 48 hours
Social Security NumberTrace/ID Search Plus
Report
 Verifies candidate’s social security number via a credit database
 Provides alias/maiden names along with current and prior
addresses where a candidate has lived in the past 7 years
 Important tool in determining relevant jurisdictions to search
for criminal records
 Checking criminal records based upon addresses on the social
security number trace almost doubles the ‘criminal hit rate’
 Instant turnaround time
Multi-stateCriminal/Sex Offender Search
 Contains over 700 million databased criminal records from
all 50 states
 Records include Federal level criminal records,
Department of Corrections records, Nationwide Sex
Offender Search
 Provides a “national” scope search at a reasonable price
 Effective “locator” tool designed to identify undisclosed
jurisdictions in which a candidate potentially has a
criminal record
Nationwide Sex Offender Search
 Shows those who have been convicted and labeled as a
registered sex offender
 Obtained on a nationwide basis
 Recommended service to run on all candidates
 Same day turnaround time
Employment/ReferenceVerifications
 TriCor’s skilled investigators contact former places of
employment and/or references of your candidates
 We offer two tiers:
 Level ONE: includes dates of employment, position held, eligibility
for rehire, and reason for leaving
 Level TWO: includes all aspects of Level ONE, plus in-depth
interview with former supervisor regarding:
 Job performance
 Attendance
 Ability to get along with others
 Etc…..
 Turnaround time is typically 2-3 days
EducationVerifications
 Tricor’s verifications team contacts the primary source –
the applicant’s school
 Verified information includes:
 Degree obtained
 Date of graduation
 Dates of attendance (if provided)
 Education credentials are the most commonly falsified
part of an employment application
 Turnaround time is typically 1-4 days
Professional LicenseVerification
 TriCor’s skilled verification team contacts the appropriate licensing authority
to verify an applicant’s credentials
 Information typically obtained:
 Type of license
 Date of licensure
 Date of expiration
 Current license status
 History of violations
 TriCor also offers license tracking post-hire to ensure staff licensure and
credentials are up-to-date and compliant with local, state and federal laws
 Turnaround time is 1-2 days
Driving Records
 Accessed directly from the state’s bureau of motor vehicles
 Information provided:
 Status of Driver’s License
 Traffic violations
 Suspensions of driving privileges
 Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
 Reckless operation charges
 A necessity when an applicant will be driving a vehicle as part of their job
duty
 Turnaround time is instant
Federal Criminal Record Search
 Conducted in-person at the Federal District courthouse by TriCor’s extensive
searcher network
 Differs from crimes found at the County level
 Shows violations of U.S. Government laws, typically white-collar crimes,
which are investigated by FBI, Bureau Alcohol/Tobacco/Firearms, etc….
 All case information provided free-of-charge, no court fees
 Turnaround time 24-48 hours
Employment Credit Report
 Obtained directly from credit bureau
 Shows payment pattern on lines of credit
 Shows civil cases, accounts placed for collection and bankruptcy filings
 Especially relevant if applicant will be responsible for cash or valuable
company assets
 Instant turnaround time
Medical Sanctions Search
 Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) List
of Excluded Individuals/Entities
 U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Excluded Parties List System
(EPLS)
 Additional Child Abuse Clearance Searches are available and vary by State
OFACTerrorist Listing Search
 Search is conducted through the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of
Foreign Assets Control, Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons
Listing and more than 100 other lists
 Shows individuals identified as posing a threat to the security of the United
States
E-Verify System
 Conducted through the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service and Social
Security Administration
 Verifies whether newly hired workers are eligible to work in the United States
 Turnaround time is within 24 hours of request
Electronic Form I-9
 The system offers an error-detecting electronic I-9 Form, which virtually
eliminates human error
 Completely web-based, requiring no employer upgrade
 Employers can create a centralized I-9 management process to ensure I-9
compliance company-wide
 Seamless one-click E-Verify submission from the electronic Form I-9
 Full Compliance with 8 CFR part 274a; Electronic signature and storage of the
Form I-9
Drug / Alcohol / Medical Screening
 TriCor is partnered with all of the major drug/alcohol/medical testing leaders
(Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, eScreen, Concentra, etc…) which allows clients
to have access to over 12,000 testing/collection sites nationwide
 “Paperless” solution for most tests. Chain of custody forms are electronic,
eliminating the need for paper COC forms.
 Tests run by SAMHSA certified laboratory (Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration)
 All phases of the testing process implemented and managed
Drug / Alcohol / Medical Screening
 Results reviewed by certified Medical Review Officer
 All types of tests are available including physical exams, urine, hair, breath,
blood, saliva and a variety of instant tests
 Pre-employment, post-accident, onsite, random, DOT, non-DOT, reasonable
suspicion
 Single invoice for background checks and drug/alcohol/medical screening
 Turnaround time 24 to 48 hours
Adverse Action Notification
 TriCor can send the adverse action notifications as required by the Fair Credit
Reporting Act
 First mailing includes pre-adverse notification, copy of background report,
Summary of Rights
 Second mailing includes final adverse action notification
 Five days between mailings
Ordering Methods
 Requests for background checks can be faxed, scanned/uploaded or
transmitted electronically via TriCor’s website
 Our innovative Applicant Portal allows applicants to request their own
background check via secure website
 TriCor can integrate with your Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for one-click
ordering
 Once the report is complete, an email notification is sent to the user
Customer Service
 TriCor will assign a dedicated customer service representative and back-up to
your account ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of your entire
employment screening program
 Specific point-of-contact for questions/customer service issues
 Dedicated customer service rep.’s know the specific requirements and
intricacies of each account
 All calls/emails that are not handled immediately are returned within one
hour
 Expert customer service is our focus – our knowledgeable staff are here to
help you
OnlineTracking System
 Allows authorized users to quickly and easily search for reports via any
number of parameters 24 hours/day 7 days/week
 No need to call customer service to check on status of reports
 No special hardware/software needed
 Data can be easily manipulated/put into Excel spreadsheets and printed from
this interface
Technology / Security
 All processes are fully-automated in TriCor’s state-of-the-art internal
production system
 TriCor is able to integrate with most applicant tracking systems/e-recruiting
solutions allowing a seamless transfer of data saving both time and money
 All TriCor systems and processes use the most advanced data security
technology available and exceed Federal Government specifications
Invoicing
 Monthly invoices via email or mail
 Can be broken down/customized in any way desired
Management Reporting
 Total names checked broken down by location for any time period
 Reports detailing turnaround time of checks
 Reports detailing “Hit Rate” or rate of negative information found
 All reports available free-of-charge
 Customize report data based on your needs
Summary
 Accurate, up-to-date information
 Industry-leading turnaround time
 Innovative technology
 Multiple methods of ordering
 Online Tracking System
 Advanced data and system security
 Cost-effective pricing
 National/International coverage
 FCRA/State compliant
 EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Ensuring the future, by knowing the past

TriCor Employment Screening

  • 1.
    Ensuring the future,by knowing the past
  • 2.
    Corporate Overview  TricorEmployment Screening is a certified women-owned business headquartered in Cleveland, OH. with national and international coverage  TriCor has been providing background screening and drug testing services for more than 20 years  TriCor is a member of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA)  TriCor is a member of DATIA (Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association)  TriCor is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
  • 3.
    Why clients chooseTriCor We’re the experts! We conduct thousands of background checks and drug tests each month.  Compliance with the ever-changing laws is one of our top priorities, we continually educate our clients on the latest laws and best practices  In addition to pre-employment screening, we also screen volunteers, tenants, contingent workforce, students and current employees.  Our turnaround time is FAST!  Our customer service support team is knowledgeable. Your specifically assigned team associate is readily available when YOU need them.  Easy ordering platform. To place an order, just enter the applicant’s email address through TriCor’s innovative Applicant Portal ordering system.  TriCor can integrate with your Applicant Tracking System (ATS).  We offer electronic chain of custody forms for drug testing.  We provide the most accurate information!
  • 4.
    Accuracy is important Direct-from-the-source informationused Experienced production and support staff Partnership approach to doing business Full compliance with Federal, State, and Local Laws Accuracy of information is KEY
  • 5.
    Most Common Services Social Security Number Trace/ID Search Plus Report  County Criminal Court Record Search  Multi-State Criminal Search  Federal Criminal Record Search  Nationwide Sex Offender Search  Education Verification  Employment Verification  Reference Verification  Motor Vehicle Record Search
  • 6.
    Additional Services  MedicalSanctions Searches  Child Abuse Clearance Searches  OFAC/Terrorist Listing Search  Professional License Verification  E-Verify System/Electronic Form I-9  Employment Credit Report  Medical/Physical Screenings  Alcohol Testing  Drug Testing
  • 7.
    County Criminal RecordCheck  Conducted in-person directly at courthouse by TriCor’s extensive court researcher network of more than 2,000 criminal record professionals  All searches go back at least 7 years, many further  No database information is ever used, only real- time court searches  All criminal records are re-verified with the court
  • 8.
    County Criminal RecordCheck  All records include the following information – free of charge  Case Number  Charge  Date of Arrest  Disposition  Case Identifiers  Name  Date of Birth  Social Security Number
  • 9.
    County Criminal RecordCheck  Criminal Researcher Integrity Program – TriCor ‘tests’ our researchers to ensure accuracy  This service is recommended for all applicants, regardless of position  Turnaround time is 2 days (average)  87% of reports (including criminal ‘hits’) are completed within 48 hours
  • 10.
    Social Security NumberTrace/IDSearch Plus Report  Verifies candidate’s social security number via a credit database  Provides alias/maiden names along with current and prior addresses where a candidate has lived in the past 7 years  Important tool in determining relevant jurisdictions to search for criminal records  Checking criminal records based upon addresses on the social security number trace almost doubles the ‘criminal hit rate’  Instant turnaround time
  • 11.
    Multi-stateCriminal/Sex Offender Search Contains over 700 million databased criminal records from all 50 states  Records include Federal level criminal records, Department of Corrections records, Nationwide Sex Offender Search  Provides a “national” scope search at a reasonable price  Effective “locator” tool designed to identify undisclosed jurisdictions in which a candidate potentially has a criminal record
  • 12.
    Nationwide Sex OffenderSearch  Shows those who have been convicted and labeled as a registered sex offender  Obtained on a nationwide basis  Recommended service to run on all candidates  Same day turnaround time
  • 13.
    Employment/ReferenceVerifications  TriCor’s skilledinvestigators contact former places of employment and/or references of your candidates  We offer two tiers:  Level ONE: includes dates of employment, position held, eligibility for rehire, and reason for leaving  Level TWO: includes all aspects of Level ONE, plus in-depth interview with former supervisor regarding:  Job performance  Attendance  Ability to get along with others  Etc…..  Turnaround time is typically 2-3 days
  • 14.
    EducationVerifications  Tricor’s verificationsteam contacts the primary source – the applicant’s school  Verified information includes:  Degree obtained  Date of graduation  Dates of attendance (if provided)  Education credentials are the most commonly falsified part of an employment application  Turnaround time is typically 1-4 days
  • 15.
    Professional LicenseVerification  TriCor’sskilled verification team contacts the appropriate licensing authority to verify an applicant’s credentials  Information typically obtained:  Type of license  Date of licensure  Date of expiration  Current license status  History of violations  TriCor also offers license tracking post-hire to ensure staff licensure and credentials are up-to-date and compliant with local, state and federal laws  Turnaround time is 1-2 days
  • 16.
    Driving Records  Accesseddirectly from the state’s bureau of motor vehicles  Information provided:  Status of Driver’s License  Traffic violations  Suspensions of driving privileges  Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs  Reckless operation charges  A necessity when an applicant will be driving a vehicle as part of their job duty  Turnaround time is instant
  • 17.
    Federal Criminal RecordSearch  Conducted in-person at the Federal District courthouse by TriCor’s extensive searcher network  Differs from crimes found at the County level  Shows violations of U.S. Government laws, typically white-collar crimes, which are investigated by FBI, Bureau Alcohol/Tobacco/Firearms, etc….  All case information provided free-of-charge, no court fees  Turnaround time 24-48 hours
  • 18.
    Employment Credit Report Obtained directly from credit bureau  Shows payment pattern on lines of credit  Shows civil cases, accounts placed for collection and bankruptcy filings  Especially relevant if applicant will be responsible for cash or valuable company assets  Instant turnaround time
  • 19.
    Medical Sanctions Search Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals/Entities  U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Excluded Parties List System (EPLS)  Additional Child Abuse Clearance Searches are available and vary by State
  • 20.
    OFACTerrorist Listing Search Search is conducted through the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons Listing and more than 100 other lists  Shows individuals identified as posing a threat to the security of the United States
  • 21.
    E-Verify System  Conductedthrough the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service and Social Security Administration  Verifies whether newly hired workers are eligible to work in the United States  Turnaround time is within 24 hours of request
  • 22.
    Electronic Form I-9 The system offers an error-detecting electronic I-9 Form, which virtually eliminates human error  Completely web-based, requiring no employer upgrade  Employers can create a centralized I-9 management process to ensure I-9 compliance company-wide  Seamless one-click E-Verify submission from the electronic Form I-9  Full Compliance with 8 CFR part 274a; Electronic signature and storage of the Form I-9
  • 23.
    Drug / Alcohol/ Medical Screening  TriCor is partnered with all of the major drug/alcohol/medical testing leaders (Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, eScreen, Concentra, etc…) which allows clients to have access to over 12,000 testing/collection sites nationwide  “Paperless” solution for most tests. Chain of custody forms are electronic, eliminating the need for paper COC forms.  Tests run by SAMHSA certified laboratory (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)  All phases of the testing process implemented and managed
  • 24.
    Drug / Alcohol/ Medical Screening  Results reviewed by certified Medical Review Officer  All types of tests are available including physical exams, urine, hair, breath, blood, saliva and a variety of instant tests  Pre-employment, post-accident, onsite, random, DOT, non-DOT, reasonable suspicion  Single invoice for background checks and drug/alcohol/medical screening  Turnaround time 24 to 48 hours
  • 25.
    Adverse Action Notification TriCor can send the adverse action notifications as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act  First mailing includes pre-adverse notification, copy of background report, Summary of Rights  Second mailing includes final adverse action notification  Five days between mailings
  • 26.
    Ordering Methods  Requestsfor background checks can be faxed, scanned/uploaded or transmitted electronically via TriCor’s website  Our innovative Applicant Portal allows applicants to request their own background check via secure website  TriCor can integrate with your Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for one-click ordering  Once the report is complete, an email notification is sent to the user
  • 27.
    Customer Service  TriCorwill assign a dedicated customer service representative and back-up to your account ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of your entire employment screening program  Specific point-of-contact for questions/customer service issues  Dedicated customer service rep.’s know the specific requirements and intricacies of each account  All calls/emails that are not handled immediately are returned within one hour  Expert customer service is our focus – our knowledgeable staff are here to help you
  • 28.
    OnlineTracking System  Allowsauthorized users to quickly and easily search for reports via any number of parameters 24 hours/day 7 days/week  No need to call customer service to check on status of reports  No special hardware/software needed  Data can be easily manipulated/put into Excel spreadsheets and printed from this interface
  • 29.
    Technology / Security All processes are fully-automated in TriCor’s state-of-the-art internal production system  TriCor is able to integrate with most applicant tracking systems/e-recruiting solutions allowing a seamless transfer of data saving both time and money  All TriCor systems and processes use the most advanced data security technology available and exceed Federal Government specifications
  • 30.
    Invoicing  Monthly invoicesvia email or mail  Can be broken down/customized in any way desired
  • 31.
    Management Reporting  Totalnames checked broken down by location for any time period  Reports detailing turnaround time of checks  Reports detailing “Hit Rate” or rate of negative information found  All reports available free-of-charge  Customize report data based on your needs
  • 32.
    Summary  Accurate, up-to-dateinformation  Industry-leading turnaround time  Innovative technology  Multiple methods of ordering  Online Tracking System  Advanced data and system security  Cost-effective pricing  National/International coverage  FCRA/State compliant  EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • 33.
    Ensuring the future,by knowing the past