Pre-Employment Background Checks & Screening Services for Safer Hiring

Employment background screening helps businesses verify candidate information, reduce hiring risks, and maintain a compliant workforce. AIS delivers fast, accurate, and compliant employment background check services designed to help organizations make confident hiring decisions.

A polished resume doesn’t always tell the full story. AIS preemployment screening services dig deeper. They verify work history, credentials, and criminal records so organizations like yours can make smarter hiring decisions before extending an offer.

Our Employment Screening Services

AIS offers a broad range of domestic screening and consultative services to support employment screening programs at different stages of the hiring lifecycle.

Domestic Employment Screening Services

Built for organizations that need clear, role-relevant screening support across core hiring and compliance checks.

State, County, and Federal Criminal Background Checks
Homeland Security (Patriot Act) Search
Personal/Professional Reference Interviews
State, County, and Federal Civil Search
Violent & Sexual Offender Search
Bankruptcy Search
Substance Abuse Testing
UCC Search
E-Verify Compliance Search
Medicaid Sanctions
I-9 Compliance Search
Financial Regulatory Search
Credit Report
FAA Licensing/Sanctions Search
Social Security Number (SSN)
Regulatory Compliance Modeling
Driving Record (MVR) Search
Education History Searches
Employment History Searches
Professional License Verification
Medical Professions Sanctions Search
State, County, and Federal Tax Liens Search

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Background Screening Consultative Services

AIS also provides additional support for organizations developing, refining, or expanding their internal screening policies and workforce screening strategies.

Pre-Employment Screening

Post-Hire
Screening

Promotion/Retention Screening

Volunteer
Screening

Contingent Workforce/Vendor Screening

Perpetual
Screening

Credentialing Compliance

Pre-Employment Screening

Post-Hire
Screening

Promotion/Retention Screening

Volunteer
Screening

Contingent Workforce/Vendor Screening

Perpetual
Screening

Credentialing Compliance

High-Quality Employment Background Screening for HR Managers & Corporate Security Teams

A well-built pre-employment screening program helps organizations avoid preventable hiring mistakes and strengthen due diligence from the start.

For over 25 years, AIS has provided domestic and international employment background check services to HR and Corporate Security professionals in more than 165 countries.

Our work is built on vetted information presented with clarity and accountability, conducted by experienced investigators and delivered in full compliance with the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

The AIS Advantage

Why Employers & Businesses Use AIS Pre-Employment Screening Services

A strong interview can impress. A polished resume can persuade. But neither tells the whole story.

The right employees strengthen your organization, drive growth, and build trust with clients. The wrong hire can do the opposite. In fact, a single bad hire can cost a business more than $50,000, and the impact often becomes clear only after the damage is done.

AIS helps employers look beyond first impressions with pre-employment screening services built to support safer, smarter hiring decisions.

With AIS, employers can:

This service is especially valuable for:

Not all background checks for employment deliver the same level of insight. AIS approaches screening as a professional service, giving employers a clearer picture of the people they are considering bringing into the organization.

Why Choose AIS as Your Employee Background Screening Company

AIS combines investigative experience, established screening practices, and global service capability to support organizations with complex hiring and compliance requirements. From domestic searches to international screening coverage, our work is backed by measurable scale, recognized accreditations, and a strong commitment to service quality.

Trusted by Organizations Worldwide

70K +

Yearly Checks

20 +

Combined Accreditations

165 +

Countries

100%

Service Satisfaction

Pre-Employment Background Screening Providers for Every Industry

Hiring requirements vary widely across industries. Hospitals must confirm clinical licenses. Financial institutions operate under strict regulatory oversight. Universities, transportation companies, and industrial employers each face their own hiring risks and compliance standards.

AIS provides pre-employment background screening, background verification services, and tailored business check solutions that help employers verify candidates, maintain compliance, and protect their workforce within their specific industry environment.

Healthcare and Medicine

Healthcare employers must verify licenses, credentials, and clinical experience before professionals interact with patients. AIS helps confirm qualifications and regulatory requirements in highly controlled healthcare environments.

Financial Industry and Banking

Financial institutions operate under strict compliance standards. Screening programs help verify employment history, credentials, and other records required for roles handling financial data and transactions.

Insurance

Insurance organizations require careful verification of professional history, licensing, and financial responsibility when hiring employees who manage sensitive financial information.

Higher Education

Universities and educational institutions must verify academic credentials, employment history, and professional qualifications before faculty and staff enter campus communities.

Transport

Transportation roles often require verification of driving records, licensing status, and safety-related background checks to support operational and public safety.

Petrochemical and Mining

High-risk industrial environments require confirmation of certifications, training, and employment history before workers enter operational sites.

Retail

Retail companies often hire across many locations and roles. Screening helps verify identity, employment history, and other records before employees interact with customers or handle financial transactions.

Staffing and Third-Party Services

Staffing firms place candidates across many industries. AIS supports staffing providers with scalable background verification services that help deliver qualified candidates to their clients.

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Tell us about your hiring needs and screening requirements. Our team will help you determine the right pre-employment background screening approach for your organization.

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FAQs

How long does an employment background check take?

An employment background check usually takes a few business days, but the timeline depends on the searches requested. Checks involving multiple jurisdictions, records, or verifications may take longer.

Can contractors undergo background screening?

Yes. A background check for contractors can be used to verify identity, work history, and relevant records before contractors are given access to facilities, systems, or sensitive information.

Why should I use third-party background check companies?

Third-party pre-employment background screening companies help employers access verified data, follow compliant screening procedures, and apply consistent hiring standards. They also reduce the risk of incomplete or inaccurate screening.

What Does a Background Check for Pre-Employment Include?

A background check for pre-employment typically includes identity verification, employment history, education verification, and criminal record searches. Depending on the role, it may also include credit checks, license verification, or driving records.

What Does Your Pre-Employment Screening Report Include?

A pre-employment screening report usually includes employee screening verification details such as employment history, education credentials, criminal record results, and other role-specific background information requested by the employer.

Pre-Employment Background Checks & Screening Services for Safer Hiring