Pre-employment screening.
Criminal records, employment verification, drug testing, and education checks — FCRA-compliant background screening for employers of every size. Packages start at $39.
Better screening means better hiring, less risk
Vertical Identity's pre-employment screening services help you hire and retain the right employees with affordable, risk-mitigating solutions. Our comprehensive background checks and drug testing services are designed to decrease liabilities, reduce fraud, and promote safer workplaces.
How our screening platform works
- Clean, simple interface — streamlined ordering and managing background checks
- Candidate apps — candidates complete applications and sign electronically via smartphone
- Integrated drug screening — drug testing and background checks managed in one platform
- Electronic engagement — 90% of candidates who begin the process complete it
Key benefits
- Robust customizations — mobile-enabled engagement tools that are customizable and easy to set up
- Increased response rate — 90% completion rate once candidates start
- Lower overhead — mobile-first engagement saves admin time and money
- Faster turnaround — reach candidates anytime, anywhere
- Authenticated & secured — identity verification via phone authentication
Industries we serve
Powerful screening tools
Our platform integrates with the industry's top data providers to deliver real-time court records available at 1,400+ courthouses nationwide. From national criminal database searches to county-level verifications, we provide thorough and reliable screening results.
Available screening services
- Employment background checks — starting at $39
- Drug testing services — DOT and non-DOT panels
- Driving record (MVR) orders
- Volunteer background checks
- Applicant tracking integrations
Questions we hear daily
What is pre-employment screening?
Pre-employment screening is the process of verifying a job candidate's background before hiring. This typically includes criminal background checks, drug testing, driving record checks, employment verification, and education verification.
How long does a background check take?
Most background checks are returned within 1–3 business days. Some county-level checks may take longer depending on the jurisdiction. Our electronic system provides real-time status updates.
What industries require pre-employment screening?
Nearly every industry benefits from pre-employment screening, including healthcare, transportation, education, construction, government, energy, restaurants, and professional services.
Start screening candidates today
Background checks starting at $39. Fast, reliable, nationwide.