Westside Nannies has the most thorough screening process in the business to provide our client’s with the peace of mind they deserve. We employ the services of a reputable and experienced outside firm to conduct our extensive background checks. All reports on the applicant are furnished to the employer prior to the formal placement.
The Westside Nannies background check includes the following:
The SSN Trace will show if the social security number is valid and where and when it was issued. This trace looks for any unexpected names or social security numbers. This is often found if the applicant is trying to conceal a criminal background under a different identity. Our trace catches this and makes it difficult for the applicant to sneak anything past us. The trace also details each address where the applicant has resided which helps to determine the appropriate criminal search location(s).
The County Criminal History Search looks at the actual courthouse records for all the counties listed in the Social Security Number Trace. This provides up-to-the-minute information on all criminal proceedings. Many background checks done by other agencies only use the statewide search. However, the statewide search is often not effective. States compile their information from various counties but they are often slow to update the records and data is often incomplete. Searching individual counties provides an in-depth look into the applicant’s criminal history.
The Auxiliary National Criminal Index Search searches a collection of databases from all across the country. It contains over 120 million records for felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. If the applicant matches any of these records the index will indicate this. It looks for convictions outside the scope of the applicant’s past residences thereby increasing the scope of the coverage.
The OFAC Search checks various government databases to see if the applicant is listed as a global terrorist or known international drug trafficker or “blocked” person.
The Federal Criminal Records Search looks for crimes prosecuted in a federal jurisdiction. Historically, federal crimes have been offenses such as interstate drug trafficking, kidnapping, mail fraud, civil rights violations. Recently, however, Congress has been federalizing more crimes. Those committed at a financial institution, such as theft or embezzlement are now often prosecuted in federal courts.
The Motor Vehicle Report shows if the license is valid and whether the applicant has a clear record. It details approximately three years of the applicant’s driving history and looks for any accidents, violations, and citations. This search also looks for any DUI’s or DWI’s within the past five years.
