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I absolutely love our employees referring someone to work for our company. It not only tells me that we have a person who is engaged and who wants to have a person they (hopefully) know and like work for us but it gives a great message to the new employee starting. We also hope that we get a better fit as the person who works here is less likely to send
In this article, the Department of Children and Family Services failed to conduct a pre employment background check on an employee after he was arrested on suspicion of child pornography. This article underscores the importance of conducting background checks on all employees. While there may not have been any sexual related offenses in the applicant’s background, the check may have revealed some other disqualifying information. A proper background check will verify the applicant’s social security number, and then determine their residential history. This residential history is used to search for any felony or misdemeanor convictions.
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The trouble with background checks is a misleading title because the article refers to the largest of companies who merely rely on databases to conduct their research. There are several mid tier companies that conduct background checks in a much different manner, actually using investigators. This method is utilized by Crimcheck.com and results in a much higher degree of accuracy. We do not rely on inaccurate databases to conduct checks for our clients. This article is a great reference point that being the biggest does not mean being the best. Database checks should be used as a secondary option, not the only option. Read more…
TJX Companies, the mammoth US retailer whose substandard security led to the world’s biggest credit card heist, has fired an employee after he left posts in an online forum that made disturbing claims about security practices at the store where he worked.
In this article found within the Wall Street Journal, a question arises about the need to disclose a criminal arrest from 20 years ago, because his employer is thinking about conducting post employment background checks on current employees.
While Beacon Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc claims that it runs criminal background checks on all of its employees, what they do not state is if they use a database or conduct the proper due diligence by conducting a county search on each of the residential addresses associated with the applicants. It is important to know and understand the difference between running a database search on an applicant, and checking the county courts. A database can contain millions of records of felons, however, this data is often times arbitrary, and it is very limited in county records.
Another reason why conducting inferior background checks or none at all create huge risks for employers. Yet I still run across some employers who think they don’t need to screen employees. Then there are those who think a eight or ten dollar database check is sufficient. Well tell that to the jury!
It is always a great idea to conduct a background check on an employee, especially one who is going to work around children, as in the case of an Ice Cream Truck driver. This story indicates that the Bureau of Criminal Identification will conduct a check for $20-$30.00, however, be warned that their database is flawed. Not every county in Ohio reports to BCI. It is recommended that you conduct a residential history of the applicant and contact every county they have resided in to determine any crimes. In addition, you should conduct a nationwide sexual offender search through the Department of Justice.
While it is possible for FBI checks to be inaccurate, its highly unlikely in this case. The common inaccuracies with the FBI check is that it does not have a comprehensive coverage with respect to jurisdictions. The FBI gets its data from law enforcement agencies and state criminal record repositories. These sources only represent about 65% of all records available. The records are often just arrests and do not contain updates on the court case. If the case has been dismissed it is possible they have the right person but the wrong information. The FBI uses a fingerprint to match identity so as for a case of mistaken identity its unlikely in this case.
In this very interesting article, you find out that in Iowa, you can become a judge without getting a background check conducted on yourself. If you want to work at the local store, a background check is required, but if you want to sit on the bench and judge others, you do not have to submit to a background check. I think that is a flaw in the system that led to possible fraud.
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