Verified National Criminal Record Search
Doherty understands the need to have all employees screened for potential concerns that could place a company at risk.
Understanding the need to be fiscally responsible and the need to hire quickly, Doherty has partnered with Choice Screening to provide in‐depth, comprehensive criminal background reports. The most comprehensive instant product is Choice Screening’s Verified National Criminal Record Search, which provides results utilizing Choice Screening’s national criminal database, comprised of aggregated criminal public record data from counties and courts across the country. This one search provides an instant national criminal result covering over 85% of the U.S. population.
Doherty desires to provide a safe and secure workplace for our employees and our clients that have our personnel working on premises. We also desire to protect the property of our clients and our public image.
In evaluating a conviction record as part of an employment decision, consideration is given to:
- The nature and gravity of the offense(s) for which convicted
- The time that has passed since the conviction(s) and/or completion of the sentence
- The nature and requirements of the jobs that might be available through Doherty
Benefits
- Instant clears
- Fair Credit Reporting Act compliant confirmations on all concerns
Database Search Consists of:
- Department of Corrections
- Administrator of courts for each state
- 50-state sex offender registry, plus District of Columbia
- All felony and misdemeanor convictions posted and included
- OFAC Terrorist Database
- Various Federal Most Wanted Lists
- Exclusion & Debarment Lists, including FDA, OIG, GSA and OCC
- Database is updated every 30-40 days, depending on the jurisdiction
Minimum Standards: Evaluating Criminal Convictions
Doherty utilizes a matrix as a general guideline for evaluating criminal conviction information to determine eligibility for assignments/employment with Doherty. While this matrix already incorporates the general hiring considerations, evaluations of conviction records may also consider additional individual circumstances. If a conviction occurred after the original application process, it may be used in determining eligibility for future assignments with the company. Consideration will also be given to additional factors in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
