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USA CriminalSearch™

USA CriminalSearch™ County criminal record checks go “a mile deep but an inch wide” to reveal the most current and detailed data in specific counties where an applicant has lived and worked. Expanding the scope of an employment background check to include multi-jurisdictional databases (often called multi-state criminal databases or a national criminal file) benefits employers with another layer of due diligence in the screening process. Universal Background Screening’s USA CriminalSearch™ goes “an inch deep by a mile wide” to uncover additional criminal convictions in locations not covered by past address information. Combining Universal’s USA CriminalSearch with ... Read More

Criminal Databases

Criminal Databases for Employment Background ChecksWhen hiring new employees, contractors, or volunteers, you need more than a simple county search. Universal Background’s criminal databases for background checks deliver a powerful layer of nationwide visibility—helping you uncover records that traditional address-based searches may miss. Our FCRA-compliant databases, including USA CriminalSearch™, USA CriminalSearch Plus™, and USA OffenderSearch™, give employers confidence and speed in their background screening process. Whether you’re building a workforce program or re-screening current staff, these tools help you make informed, compliant hiring decisions. Comprehensive Criminal Database SolutionsUSA OffenderSearch™ A complete sex offender registry search spanning all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto ... Read More

Statewide Criminal Search

Statewide Criminal Record Searches Universal Background Screening offers Statewide Criminal Searches in 45 states & Puerto Rico. The types of crimes reported, jurisdictions covered and data sources vary for each state. Please note that while the source records for a statewide search may include expanded information, Universal Background Screening can only issue reports that comply with state law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Search ResultIn the event that a criminal conviction or “hit” is found, the report will usually contain the case number, full case name, date of birth, file date, disposition date and number of ... Read More
healthcare staffing background checks case study

How Atlas MedStaff Strengthens Compliance and Efficiency with Universal Background Screening

Strong compliance processes are essential in healthcare staffing, where even a small oversight can affect patient care and partner trust. For Mandy Sudbeck, Director of Compliance at Atlas MedStaff, choosing the right background screening partner is critical to keeping clinicians moving through the hiring process quickly and accurately. Mandy began her career in property management before moving into healthcare credentialing. From day one, she learned how important reliable screening is for protecting patients and meeting hospital requirements. When she joined Atlas MedStaff, she brought her familiarity with Universal Background Screening (UBS) with her. “I saw firsthand how Universal operates and the quality ... Read More
December 2, 2025Ashley McManus
UBS background screening product updates

Product Update: Powerful New Enhancements That Make Background Screening Faster, Smarter, and More Compliant

At Universal Background Screening, we know that hiring teams today need more than a vendor. They need a partner that continuously improves, anticipates compliance changes, and builds tools that make screening smoother for both employers and candidates. That's why our product and engineering teams deliver enhancements designed to reduce friction, strengthen compliance, and streamline workflows across the platforms your teams already use. Below is a summary of the latest updates across Background Screening, ATS Integrations, and UHealth services. All of these features are available now or rolling out shortly for UBS clients: Enhanced ATS Integrations for Faster Hiring Bullhorn: eForms Ordering Now Available For ... Read More
November 20, 2025Ashley McManus
WOTC tax credit optimization for employers

WOTC with UBS + VerifyToday: A Strategic Approach to Tax Savings

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) represents one of today's most significant, yet consistently underutilized, employer incentive programs. With credits reaching $9,600 per eligible hire, this federal initiative offers substantial cost recovery opportunities that thousands of businesses forfeit annually due to administrative complexity, regulatory requirements, and process gaps. Universal Background Screening (UBS) has established a strategic partnership with VerifyToday to address these challenges, delivering a comprehensive solution that transforms WOTC tax credit optimization from an administrative burden into a streamlined savings opportunity. The WOTC Implementation Gap Three primary factors prevent organizations from maximizing WOTC benefits: Knowledge barriers exist across many HR departments, where teams remain unaware that ... Read More
November 17, 2025Ashley McManus
Fingerprint Background Checks

UBS and Biometrics4ALL: Solving the Fingerprinting Problem That’s Slowing Down Your Best Hires

If you've ever had to delay a critical hire because fingerprinting took weeks instead of days, you already know the problem. In regulated industries like healthcare, education, and financial services, fingerprint-based background checks aren't optional. They're the law. Yet somehow, in 2025, most organizations are still managing this process like it's 1995. Manual scheduling. Paper trails. Scattered compliance records. Frustrated candidates who can't figure out where to go or when. And at the end of it all, a hiring timeline that stretches far longer than it should. The real cost isn't just time. It's lost talent, compliance risk, and the operational burden ... Read More
November 13, 2025Ashley McManus
Background screening solutions for organizations

Universal Background Screening: Service, Innovation, and Industry Leadership

Background screening has become essential for building trust, staying compliant, and making smart hiring decisions. Organizations need employment background checks that go beyond verifying information. They need screening partners who help protect their reputation, maintain safe workplaces, and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. For over 50 years, that's what UBS has been doing. A Legacy of Client-Centric Service UBS didn't build its reputation by simply processing checks and moving on. We've always taken a different approach: partnering with clients as consultants and educators. We help organizations understand the complex landscape, apply best practices, and build screening programs that actually work for ... Read More
November 12, 2025Ashley McManus
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

The Business Case for WOTC: How Much Could Your Organization Save?

Hiring new employees represents one of the largest line items in any business budget. Yet many organizations overlook a significant opportunity to offset these costs through federal tax savings that can reach up to $9,600 per eligible hire. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) remains one of the most underutilized employer incentive programs available today. While some businesses question whether the administrative effort justifies the return, the financial impact speaks for itself. Assessing Your Savings Potential Consider these strategic questions when evaluating WOTC's relevance to your organization: Does your company hire 20 or more employees annually? Organizations with regular hiring activity typically see ... Read More
November 7, 2025Ashley McManus
Integrated background screening for healthcare

Why Healthcare Organizations Are Moving to Integrated Background Screening Platforms

Healthcare hiring has become a compliance minefield. Between Joint Commission standards, state licensing boards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and FCRA requirements, healthcare HR teams are managing more regulatory touchpoints than ever before. The traditional approach? Cobble together multiple vendors. One handles criminal background checks. Another manages drug screening. A third verifies professional licenses. Someone else handles employment and education verification. Then there's I-9 management, fingerprinting for state databases, and ongoing credential monitoring. This fragmented model made sense when each screening component was highly specialized. But the healthcare workforce has changed. Travel nurses, locum tenens physicians, and contract staff move between facilities constantly. ... Read More
November 5, 2025Ashley McManus