Pre-Employment Screening
Comprehensive pre-employment screening — $90. Covers criminal history, education verification, and professional credentials.
$90 flat rate — comprehensive screening for employers throughout South Texas.
What It Is
Pre-Employment Screening provides employers with a comprehensive background check on job applicants — covering criminal history, education verification, and professional credentials. This $90 package includes: Multi-Jurisdictional Nationwide Criminal History (with SSN Trace, OFAC, and Global Terrorist Watch List), Criminal Record Check (Statewide), Nationwide Sex Offender Search, Motor Vehicle History, Education Verification (High School and Post-Secondary), and Professional License and Credential Verification. Background screening before hiring is standard practice in regulated industries including healthcare, education, childcare, finance, and transportation. Under FCRA and applicable Texas law, background checks require written authorization from the applicant before they can be run.
What's Included
- Multi-Jurisdictional Nationwide Criminal History (includes SSN Trace, OFAC, and Global Terrorist Watch List)
- Criminal Record Check (Statewide)
- Nationwide Sex Offender Search
- Motor Vehicle History
- Education Verification (High School and Post-Secondary)
- Professional License and Credential Verification
Who Needs This
- Employers hiring new staff requiring background checks
- HR departments managing onboarding compliance
- Businesses in regulated industries (healthcare, education, finance)
- Staffing agencies and temp firms
What to Bring
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Social Security Number
- Applicant's signed authorization (provided by employer)
What to Expect
Call us at (956) 670-6144 before scheduling to discuss your industry and the type of screening required — pricing and turnaround time vary by package. Each applicant must bring a valid government-issued photo ID and Social Security Number, plus a signed FCRA-compliant authorization form from your organization. Most criminal background check components are returned within 1–3 business days. Employers with high-volume onboarding needs can also ask about our mobile fingerprinting service, which brings professional equipment directly to your facility anywhere in South Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
When conducting a pre-screen background investigation, criminal history is of utmost importance. These searches fall into two main categories: arrest records and court records. Each has strengths and weaknesses, so it's important to evaluate what you're trying to achieve to determine which is best for your application.
An MVR check identifies the applicant's name, license number, license expiration date, license status, license type(s), any restrictions, a full list of driving violations, suspensions, and any endorsements. MVR reports are especially useful because some states do not include DUI convictions in criminal court records — making the MVR the only resource available for employers reviewing driving history.
SSN traces are excellent research tools for employers hiring new staff and for verifying identity. The information comes from a neutral third party and provides a history of names and addresses that can be cross-referenced when performing criminal background checks. It is one of the simplest ways to verify an applicant's background.
A Watch List check searches a database containing information about national security and law enforcement issues — specifically regarding individuals reasonably suspected or known to be engaged in terrorist activities. It is also used as a catch-all term for a number of different watch lists tracked by law enforcement agencies, including the OFAC and Global Terrorist Watch List.
Most criminal record searches can be completed within a few days to a week, though complicating factors can sometimes lead to a longer turnaround time.