Our Services
Whether you are a large corporation, a small business owner, or landlord that
may have reservations, Atlas Risk offers you many solutions. Our searches can
be ordered individually or in a package with reduced cost. Our knowledgeable
staff can help you design a standard protocol to use for all your screening
needs. Click here to see the turnaround times for our
various services.
Our Most Popular Searches
Drug Screening
Financial Reports
Civil Records
Other Criminal Searches
Canadian & International Searches
Other Searches
Criminal History Report Back
We perform searches of current records directly at local, county, Superior, and
Municipal courts. Criminal searches are available nationwide as well as in the
U.S. territories and Canada. We recommend a search of all counties of residence
and any AKAs that are identified in an applicant's Social Security Trace. Using
our network of researchers, we access the most current information available
and report felony and misdemeanor convictions based on applicable federal and
state law.
We do not use online or CD-ROM databases, which may be out of date and
inaccurate. The FTC in a staff opinion letter stated that "an employment
screening service that uses 'stored data' (which may be as much as 90 days old)
does not comply with" the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 613(2). State
Repositories are available in some states, but many provide partial or
out-of-date information because they are not frequently updated. Except where
the repository is updated daily, state repository searches should not replace
county criminal searches.
Social Security Addresses & Verification (SSAVy) Back
The Social Security Trace checks the validity of an applicant's Social Security
Number. If the number is valid, the trace will identify the year and state in
which the number was issued. The Social Security Trace will alert you if the
number has not been issued, if it was used in a previously filed death claim,
or if it was used with any fraudulent activity. The trace also identifies AKA's
that have been used and provides previous addresses for the past 15 years,
which help in determining which counties we should search for the
applicant's criminal record.
Credit Report Back
Our Employment credit history reports are designed for employment purposes and
do not count as an inquiry on the individual’s report or reveal either date of
birth or a credit score. The report includes verification of the applicants’
name, their current address and two previous addresses, current phone number,
current employer, up to three previous employers, and any aliases associated
with the Social Security Number along with the actual credit lines and history.
Our Tenant credit report offers all of the above information but includes
the date of birth and counts as an inquiry against the persons credit
score.
Bank Charge offs and Bad Checks Back
This consumer report covers information reported by banks that is not reported
to the top three credit bureaus. It contains information about banking account
charge offs, bad checks, and recent inquires by banks. A must for landlords
accepting checks and employees handling your financial accounts.
Driving Records Back
While some companies believe driving records should be used only if an
applicant will be driving a company car, crimes are not isolated to where we
live and work. Driving record information exposes important character issues.
By searching an applicant's driving record, we learn about suspended licenses,
failures to appear in court and arrest warrants. In addition, drug and alcohol
related driving offenses, such as driving under the influence and possession of
drugs, may serve as a warning of potential substance abuse problems that can
affect job performance.
Employment Verification Back
Past Employment Verification is recommended for all employees. It is
approximated that 38% of all resumes and employment applications contain
falsified information. Our in-house Reference and Verification Department will
verify the employer’s name, applicant’s title, dates of employment, salary
history (upon client’s request), whether they are eligible for rehire, and we
ask for additional comments.
Education Verification Back
We verify college degrees, unless you ask that we verify high school also or
“highest degree” earned. Our Education Verification will report the applicant’s
dates of attendance, graduation date and degree earned. Some educational
institutions will report GPA.
Professional License Verification Back
Atlas’s Reference and Verification Department conducts professional license and
certification verifications. Our reports reveal the validity of applicants’
professional licenses, date of issue, renewal and expiration dates, current
status and any disciplinary action.
Reference Verifications Back
Atlas’s Reference and Verification Department conducts phone verifications to
the references listed by your applicant. We obtain the context in which the
subject is known by the reference, moral opinion, work ethic opinion, character
flaws and personality traits.
Prior Employer Drug and Alcohol Test Results Back
Our Reference and Verification Department checks with past employers to obtain
information whether applicant 1) took a drug test, 2) failed any drug test, or
3) refused any drug test. Pursuant to 49 C.F.R., previous employers must
provide information on past employees' drug and alcohol tests within the two
previous years. Information will provide dates of confirmed positive tests for
drugs, confirmed alcohol test results of 0.04% or greater, and refusal to take
a controlled substance test within the past two years.
Bankruptcy Records Back
Bankruptcy background checks are conducted at Federal District Courts and
records are specific to that district only. Background check information
obtained in these records can include the type of bankruptcy filing (Chapter 7,
Chapter 11, etc), date of filing, remedies, roster of petitioners, etc.
Turnaround time generally within 24 hours.
Drug Screenings Back
Atlas Risk offers a wide range of onsite instant oral and urine based test kits
for drugs of abuse and alcohol tests at wholesale prices. We also offer lab
based testing and free assistance in creating company wide drug testing
policies. Please see our drug testing page for further information.
Nationwide Criminal Scan Back
The Nationwide Criminal Scan is a powerful, comprehensive database search that
provides same day access to the largest criminal database available with
millions of offense records. It is a valuable information resource that may
discover convictions in counties not identified in a Social Security Trace or
Credit History Report if the subject never lived in the county. Records from
states are indexed from state correctional institutions, sexual offender and
violent offender lists, the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and some
state and county court records.
State Sexual Offender Registry Back
Per Megan’s Law, sexual offenders must register when they move. There are
currently more than 386,000 registered sex offenders nationwide. Sexual
offender registry searches are statewide searches of registered sex offender
databases.
Federal Criminal Court Search (District) Back
We search Federal district courts for convictions of crimes that occurred on
federal property and convictions of federal laws such as tax evasion, mail and
wire fraud, drug trafficking, immigration law violations and postal offenses.
Records provide a criminal history from the date of disposition, parole or
release from imprisonment.
Federal Criminal Court Search (Nationwide) Back
We search U.S. Federal districts for convictions of crimes that occurred on
federal property and convictions of federal laws such as tax evasion, mail and
wire fraud, drug trafficking, immigration law violations and postal offenses.
This nationwide search covers all U.S. Federal districts excluding Alaska,
Guam, Idaho, New Mexico and Northern Mariana Islands. These records provide a
criminal history from the date of disposition, parole or release from
imprisonment.
International Warrant Search through Interpol Back
This search is conducted through Interpol so it covers all countries that
interact with the International Police Service. It will provide information on
any individual who has or has had a warrant issued against them (outside the
US).
Global Scan Back
The Global Scan Patriot Act Name Search includes the following U.S. and foreign
sanctions and watch lists. Lists notated with an asterisk (*) indicate a
geographic-based sanctions list. Atlas will add additional sanctions and watch
lists as U.S. or foreign governments and international organizations release
them. These lists currently include:
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OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) & Blocked Persons
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OFAC Sanctioned Countries, including Major Cities & Ports*
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Non-Cooperative Countries and Territories*
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Department of State Trade Control (DTC) Debarred Parties
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U.S. Bureau of Industry & Security (formerly BXA) -
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Unverified Entities List
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Denied Entities List
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Denied Persons List
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FBI Most Wanted Terrorists & Seeking Information
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FBI Top Ten Most Wanted
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INTERPOL Most Wanted List
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Bank of England Sanctions List
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OSFI - Canadian Sanctions List
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United Nations Consolidated Sanctions List
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Politically Exposed Persons List
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European Union Terrorism List
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World Bank Ineligible Firms
Civil Federal Court Search (District Search) Back
We search Federal district courts for civil cases involving alleged violations
of federal statutes or constitutional rights. Cases may be brought by
individuals, companies or governmental entities seeking monetary damages, an
injunction, and/or another remedy provided by law. Case information will
include the party name, case title, the court in which the case is located,
case number, filing date, nature of suit and closing date.
Civil Federal Court Search (Nationwide Search) Back
We search U.S. Federal districts for civil cases involving alleged violations
of federal statutes or constitutional rights. This is a nationwide search which
covers all U.S. Federal districts excluding Alaska, Guam, Idaho, New Mexico and
Northern Mariana Islands. Cases may be brought by individuals, companies or
governmental entities seeking monetary damages, an injunction, and/or another
remedy provided by law. Case information will include the party name, case
title, the court in which the case is located, case number, filing date, nature
of suit and closing date.
Canadian Criminal and Driving Scan Back
This powerful database is updated daily from all 10 Canadian Provinces and the
RCMP. This search covers 9 components of Canadian law: Criminal Records
(adults) Criminal Records (Juvenile), Records of not guilty by reason of mental
incompetence, Charges Pending or Outstanding under Federal Statues, Pending
Charges under the Child and Family Services Act, Convictions for Offenses under
the Child and Family Services Act, The Highway Service Act, The Liquor Control
Act, Other Police Service Information, requires a faxed signed release.
International Criminal and Credit Histories Back
We offer reports in over 250 countries. The information given can vary widely
from country to country but most include the generally information we are used
to seeing in the US. You must call for exact pricing and turn around times for
these records. Due to the volatile nature of a large number of foreign
governments, pricing and turnaround times can vary greatly from order to order.
Most reports are delivered on a timely basis. Atlas Risk Management has one of
the best turnaround-time records in the industry. However, due to difficulties
in some countries or circumstances outside our control (holidays, war, civil
unrest, disorganized bureaucracies, etc.) delays can occasionally occur.
Delivery times given are common averages and not guaranteed. The US is the
exception and not the rule in the ease of access and efficient methods of
record keeping. Many societies are not open and comparatively disorganized with
their data, requiring time-consuming manual searches to be performed. Please
call for further information. (800) 645-1211.
FACIS Report/OIG Search Back
Required screening of all healthcare workers. FACIS reports on more then 50
healthcare professionals and agencies. FACIS reports information from
approximately 800 state and federal agencies including the Office of Inspector
General and the General Services Administration. It also includes the OFAC SDN
list. This report allows organizations to make different risk management
decisions depending on the individual or entity, FACIS® offers three levels of
screening. The three levels vary in the depth of the sanction search provided.
Level 1 conducts a search of the sanction information as taken by the OIG, the
GSA and other federal agencies. The information reported in this level meets
the government's minimum requirements for sanction screening as set forth in
the OIG's Compliance Program Guidance. Intended for low risk workers and
contractors or those not involved with patients. Level 2 combines the Level 1
search of the federal agencies with disciplinary action information from
multiple agencies and one state of choice. Intended for medium risk workers and
contractors such as administrators. Level 3 is the most robust search option,
allowing you to conduct a search of disciplinary actions taken by federal
agencies as well as those taken by licensing and certification agencies in all
50 states. This is the most comprehensive search method available. Intended for
high risk workers, contractors and those involved with direct patient care such
as nurses, physical therapist and physicians.
Eviction Records Back
We provide court ordered eviction records in the following states: AK, AR, AZ,
CA, DE, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT,NE, NM, NV, OH,
OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, and WA. New sates are added as they become available.
Workers Compensation History Back
Worker’s compensation searches are highly recommended in manufacturing and
production environments or wherever physical activity such as lifting is part
of the job requirement. This information enables employers to avoid placing
employees in positions that may pose risk of re-injury and identify habitual
claim filers. Workers’ Compensation History is a statewide search available in
most states, but must be conducted post-offer. The search identifies workers
compensation claims against an applicant’s past employers. The history will
report the last five (5) events and include case numbers, locations, case
status, dates of injury, body parts injured, type of injury, and all party
information including lien claimants. When applicants have filed workers
compensation claims against past employers, they often intentionally leave them
off their employment applications; you may use falsification of an employment
application as grounds for revoking a conditional job offer or terminating a
recent hire.
Turn Around Times for Services: Back
| SERVICE |
AVERAGE TURN AROUND TIME |
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| DMV (Driving Records) |
*Most states are instantaneous |
| SSAVy |
Instant |
| Employment Credit |
Instant |
| Tenant Credit |
Instant |
| FACIS 1 |
Instant |
| FACIS 3 |
Instant |
| Statewide Criminal Scan |
Instant |
| Nationwide Criminal Scan |
Instant |
| Global Scan |
Instant |
| Registered Sex Offender |
Instant |
| International Wants/Warrants |
Instant |
| FACIS 2 |
24 hrs |
| Education Verification |
24 hrs |
| Professional License Verification |
24 hrs |
| Reference Verification |
24 hrs |
| Employment Verification |
24 hrs |
| Prior Employer Drug Testing Results |
24 hrs |
| Bankruptcy Records |
24 hrs |
| Civil Federal Court (Single District) |
24 hrs |
| Civil Federal Court (Nationwide) |
24 hrs |
| Federal Criminal Records |
24 hrs |
| Bank Charge Offs/Bad Checks |
24 hrs |
| NCI Warrant Search |
24 hrs |
| Eviction Records |
24-48 hrs |
| County Criminal Records |
24-48 hrs |
| Workman’s Compensation Records |
1 to 35 days depending upon the state |
| International Credit Reports |
Varies by country |