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Background Checks Integrated with iCIMS Universal Background Screening offers an integrated solution with our partner iCIMS to help you streamline the hiring process. Universal provides this integrated solution through the iCIMS Talent Platform, a suite of talent acquisition tools that enables organizations to leverage social, mobile and video technologies to manage their recruiting process. The integration will offer a seamless transfer of candidate background screening information as a single sign-on, from the Universal Background platform into iCIMS’ software. Universal’s integrations enable iCIMS customers to seamlessly submit background check requests, obtain paperless candidate authorization and disclosure forms, and view completed background check results. About ... Read More
USA CriminalSearch Plus™ 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 ... Read More
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 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 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
instant background checks
You've probably heard vendors promise "instant background checks." Maybe you've even wondered why your own screening process takes longer than advertised. Truly instant background checks don't exist in regulated enterprise hiring. Not because of technology limitations, but because of how courts and public records actually work. Let's talk about why. The Database Shortcut (and Why It's Usually Not Enough) Some providers lean heavily on database searches because they're fast. You query a pre-aggregated system, you get results in seconds. On paper, it looks instant. Database results come with gaps, though. Records can be incomplete. Dates get outdated. Dispositions go missing entirely. Coverage varies wildly depending ... Read More
February 3, 2026Ashley McManus
dispute background check
In a prior article, we covered the basics: how background checks work, what to expect, and typical timelines. This article picks up where that one left off. Here, we're talking about what happens when something goes wrong. When information doesn't match. When you need to dispute an error. When identity theft is involved. We'll also cover what employers need to know about managing these situations. Your Rights During a Background Check What rights do candidates actually have? The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) protects you when a background check is used for employment. You have the right to know a check is being run, ... Read More
January 27, 2026Ashley McManus
Joint Commission compliance update
The Joint Commission’s decision to eliminate more than 700 redundant accreditation standards is one of the most meaningful compliance updates healthcare organizations have seen in years.  While the headline number is attention-grabbing, the deeper implication matters more. This shift reflects a broader recalibration of how healthcare compliance should function in a modern, high-risk, high-pressure environment. For hospital HR leaders, compliance teams, and credentialing professionals, it reinforces an important truth. Effective compliance is not about volume. It is about clarity, accountability, and real-world impact.  A Clear Move Toward Smarter Compliance  The Joint Commission’s Accreditation 360 overhaul focused on identifying standards that were duplicative, overlapping in intent, or creating ... Read More
January 21, 2026Ashley McManus
workplace drug testing 2026
The compliance landscape for workplace drug testing is shifting faster than many employers realize. Between federal cannabis rescheduling discussions, proposed DOT panel expansions, and state-by-state cannabis law changes, HR teams and safety managers are facing a critical question: is our drug testing program actually ready for what's coming? At Universal Background Screening, our Drug Testing & Occupational Health (DTOH) team works with employers every day who are navigating these exact challenges. Understanding what these changes actually mean for your workforce, your liability, and your day-to-day operations requires more than tracking headlines. Here's what you need to know right now. Federal Marijuana Rescheduling: Separating ... Read More
January 12, 2026Ashley McManus
employment background checks FAQs
Background checks are part of nearly every hiring process today, but that doesn't mean they're always straightforward. Whether you're a candidate wondering what's taking so long or an employer setting up screening for the first time, we get it; you have questions. We've compiled the most common ones here, with answers that actually help. General Information What does Universal Background Screening do? We help companies make informed hiring decisions through employment background checks and workforce screening. That includes criminal history searches, drug testing, employment and education verification, motor vehicle records, occupational health services, and compliance support. Think of us as the bridge between candidates, employers, ... Read More
January 6, 2026Ashley McManus