Criminal Background Checks
Go beyond a single database search.
Build criminal screening around the relevant record sources, jurisdictions and search scope—with experienced ISS review before results reach your team.
Searches configured around your purpose, location and program.
Different sources answer different questions.
Multi-Jurisdiction Database Searches
Broader database searches with coverage that varies by source.
County Criminal Searches
Search relevant county court records within the configured scope.
State Criminal Searches
Access available state-level criminal records where offered.
Federal Criminal Searches
Search federal court records separately from county and state records.
Availability, coverage and reporting vary by source and jurisdiction.
A database search is one part of the picture.
Database coverage varies by source, and it may not include all available records. Source-level searches such as county, state and federal may be included in your package based on your goals, locations and organization's requirements.
- Relevant jurisdictionsSelect the jurisdictions that match your locations and program needs.
- Selected search depthConfigure the scope of searches based on the role and risk considerations.
- Source informationEach source provides different record types and coverage, which can help answer different questions.
Configured for the program—not one fixed package.
Choose the scope with ISS based on your purpose, role, location and organization's requirements.
Resident Screening
Support informed screening for current and prospective residents.
Employment & Staffing
Build screening for your workforce and staffing needs.
Volunteers & Youth Programs
Configure screening for volunteers and program participants.
Specialized Roles
Address role-specific considerations and higher-risk responsibilities.
Experienced review before reporting.
ISS reviews possible record matches for accuracy and completeness before reporting.
- Applicant information reviewReview key details for consistency and completeness.
- Record details & source contextEvaluate record details and source information.
- Report quality reviewCheck for clarity, organization and relevant information.
- Follow-up when clarification is neededWork with you when additional information may be needed.
From authorization to your team's review.
- 01Configure PackageDefine your screening needs, locations and search scope.
- 02Collect AuthorizationObtain candidate authorization in accordance with your organization's process.
- 03Run Selected SearchesWe search the sources included in your package.
- 04ISS Report QAPossible record matches are reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
- 05Your Team ReviewsAccess the completed report through QuickView.
QuickView
Secure report delivery and notice management for your team.
Your decision
Your organization establishes its criteria and makes the final decision, and can send applicable notices through QuickView.
Complement your criminal-screening program.
Consider these additional selected services to support a more complete screening program.
Ask ISS about criminal monitoring availability and program requirements.
Frequently asked questions.
A multi-jurisdiction database search gives broader coverage that varies by source, and it may not include all available records. County, state and federal searches go to the relevant court or record source within the configured scope, and can be added to a package based on your locations and requirements.