Combining the power of experts and exhaustive databases to provide you with fast, accurate criminal background checks, which are the foundation of employee screening
An employee criminal history check is a background screening process that searches county, state, federal, and national database records to identify a candidate’s felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions, pending cases, and sex offender or violent offender registry matches. Employers use it to reduce hiring risk, protect their workforce and customers, and meet industry or regulatory screening requirements. No single database covers every US jurisdiction — which is why a layered search (county + state + federal + national database) is the industry standard for accuracy.
Identify candidates with criminal records that could pose a threat to your organization.
Avoid negative publicity and reputational damage associated with hiring unsuitable individuals.
Adhere to industry regulations and legal requirements regarding background checks.
Typically reported:
Generally not reported, or reported only under specific conditions:
How far back does it go? Under the FCRA, non-conviction records generally can’t be reported past 7 years. Conviction records can be reported indefinitely under federal law — but several states impose their own shorter lookback windows, so the applicable rule depends on where the candidate lives, works, or is being screened.
Criminal background checks are completed within an industry-best turnaround time of just 4 hours, with an accuracy rate of 99.9%.
All required consents and disclosures are integrated within the platform, ensuring seamless adherence to evolving federal, state, and local regulations.
Screening can be tailored with a wide range of criminal background check types to increase coverage and scope—while remaining fully compliant.
Charges are categorised in a clear and structured format, enhancing readability and reducing the need for manual review.
Employers must provide clear written disclosure and get signed authorization before running a criminal check through a CRA like AuthBridge. If a finding leads to a decision not to hire, employers must issue a pre-adverse action notice (with a copy of the report and a summary of rights) and give the candidate reasonable time to respond before finalizing the decision.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recommends employers evaluate the nature of the offense, the time elapsed, and its relevance to the role before making a decision — sometimes called the nature-time-nature test — rather than applying blanket exclusions based on a criminal record alone.
A large and growing number of states, counties, and cities restrict when in the hiring process an employer may ask about criminal history or run a background check — often requiring it to happen only after a conditional offer. These laws vary by both the employer’s and the candidate’s location, so a one-size-fits-all screening policy is a common source of compliance risk for multi-state employers.
Consistency matters as much as compliance with any single law — an ad hoc approach to which candidates get screened, and how findings are weighed, is itself a discrimination risk under Title VII.
of cases see full criminal screenings—including local jurisdiction checks—completed in under an hour.
of users say AuthBridge’s verification timelines are quicker than any alternative they’ve used.
of users experience a noticeable drop in the time required to process and review verifications.
We conduct detailed checks at the county level to identify any local offenses.
Access statewide indices for a broader understanding of criminal activity across the state.
Utilizing public access systems, we examine federal records to uncover serious offenses.
Our extensive database checks provide insights into criminal records from across the country.
Ensure safety by checking the national registry of sex offenders.
Check for individuals with violent crime convictions to safeguard your workplace.
AuthBridge’s criminal screening covers multiple layers—including county criminal (felony/misdemeanour), statewide criminal, federal criminal, national criminal databases, sex offender registries, and violent offender registries—to ensure comprehensive risk profiling.
AuthBridge offers an industry-best turnaround time of just 4 hours for most criminal checks. In fact, 89% of all checks, including county-level searches, are completed within one hour, enabling faster hiring decisions.
Yes. The platform includes built-in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and supports automated consent collection and disclosures to ensure adherence to FCRA and other regional mandates.
Yes. The platform includes built-in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and supports automated consent collection and disclosures to ensure adherence to FCRA and other regional mandates.
AuthBridge follows rigorous data security protocols, including encryption and secure storage, to ensure that candidate data is protected at every stage of the verification process.
Yes. AuthBridge is trusted by Fortune 500 companies and supports high-volume screening with scalable technology, real-time dashboards, and global research capabilities.
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