Background Checks for Staffing Agencies
Place qualified candidates faster with reliable, compliant background checks. Screen temp, contract, and permanent hires at scale with volume pricing and rapid turnaround.
Speed Wins in Staffing
In the staffing industry, time kills deals. Slow background checks lose placements.
Faster Placements
Get candidates cleared and on assignment before your competition. Same-day results on most database checks.
Client Confidence
Deliver verified, qualified candidates that meet your clients’ screening requirements every time.
Protect Margins
Volume pricing keeps screening costs low so you can maintain healthy margins even on tight-margin placements.
📊 The Cost of Slow Screening
Research shows 60% of candidates will abandon an application process that takes too long. In staffing, where candidates often have multiple options, a 3-day background check can mean losing the placement to a faster agency.
Screening Services for Staffing
Everything you need to screen temp, contract, and permanent placements.
Criminal Background
Comprehensive criminal screening to meet client requirements and protect your reputation.
- ✓National criminal database
- ✓County court searches
- ✓Federal court searches
- ✓Sex offender registry
- ✓Global watchlists
⏱️ Turnaround: Instant to 72 hours
Employment Verification
Verify work history to confirm candidates have the experience they claim.
- ✓Job title confirmation
- ✓Employment dates
- ✓Rehire eligibility
- ✓Reason for leaving
- ✓Multiple employers
⏱️ Turnaround: 2-5 business days
Education Verification
Confirm degrees and certifications for roles requiring specific credentials.
- ✓Degree confirmation
- ✓Dates attended
- ✓Field of study
- ✓Diploma mill detection
- ✓International degrees
⏱️ Turnaround: 2-7 business days
Drug Testing
Instant and lab-based drug screening for safety-sensitive and client-required testing.
- ✓5-panel & 10-panel
- ✓DOT testing
- ✓Instant on-site tests
- ✓20,000+ collection sites
- ✓MRO review
⏱️ Turnaround: Instant to 72 hours
Identity Verification
Prevent fraud and confirm candidates are who they claim to be.
- ✓SSN trace & validation
- ✓Address history
- ✓ID document verification
- ✓E-Verify integration
- ✓Fraud detection
⏱️ Turnaround: Instant
MVR & Driving Records
Essential for placements involving driving or vehicle operation.
- ✓License verification
- ✓Violations & accidents
- ✓DUI/DWI history
- ✓Suspensions
- ✓50-state coverage
⏱️ Turnaround: Instant to 24 hours
Screening by Staffing Specialty
Pre-built packages for common staffing verticals.
Light Industrial
Fast, affordable screening for warehouse, manufacturing, and general labor placements.
- ✓Criminal background
- ✓Drug screening
- ✓Identity verification
Package price: From $25
Professional & Administrative
Thorough screening for office, accounting, and professional placements.
- ✓Criminal background
- ✓Employment verification
- ✓Education verification
Package price: From $45
Healthcare Staffing
Compliance-ready screening for nurses, CNAs, and allied health professionals.
- ✓Criminal + federal
- ✓OIG/GSA exclusions
- ✓License verification
- ✓Drug screening
Package price: From $75
IT & Technical
Verification-focused screening for developers, engineers, and IT professionals.
- ✓Criminal background
- ✓Education verification
- ✓Employment verification
- ✓Certification check
Package price: From $55
Transportation & Logistics
DOT-compliant screening for drivers and warehouse operators.
- ✓Criminal background
- ✓MVR check
- ✓DOT drug test
- ✓CDL verification
Package price: From $65
Financial Services
Enhanced screening for banking, insurance, and financial placements.
- ✓Criminal + federal
- ✓Credit check
- ✓Employment verification
- ✓Sanctions screening
Package price: From $85
All packages customizable. Mix and match services to meet specific client requirements.
Volume Pricing for Staffing
The more you screen, the more you save. Predictable pricing to protect your margins.
Starter
$25/check
Up to 50/month
- ✓Criminal + SSN trace
- ✓Sex offender registry
- ✓Self-service portal
- ✓Email support
Professional
$19/check
50-500/month
- ✓Everything in Starter
- ✓County court search
- ✓ATS integration
- ✓Phone support
Enterprise
$15/check
500+/month
- ✓Everything in Professional
- ✓Custom packages
- ✓API access
- ✓Dedicated account manager
Employment verification, education verification, drug tests, and MVR available as add-ons.
View Full Pricing →How Staffing Screening Works
Simple process designed for high-volume, fast-paced staffing operations.
Invite or Upload
Send individual invites or batch upload hundreds of candidates at once. Integrate with your ATS for automatic triggers.
Candidates Self-Complete
Candidates receive a mobile-friendly link to provide consent and information. No recruiter data entry required.
Get Results Fast
Database checks return same-day. Verifications complete in 2-5 days. Real-time status tracking and notifications.
Integrations & Automation
Connect to your existing systems for seamless workflow.
🔌 ATS Integrations
Trigger background checks directly from your applicant tracking or staffing software. Results sync automatically.
- ✓Bullhorn
- ✓JobDiva
- ✓Avionte
- ✓TempWorks
- ✓Crelate, Staffing Referrals, and more
📦 Batch Processing
Upload spreadsheets with hundreds of candidates at once. Perfect for mass hiring events or seasonal ramp-ups.
- ✓CSV/Excel upload
- ✓Automatic candidate invites
- ✓Bulk status tracking
- ✓Export reports
- ✓REST API for custom integrations
Meet Any Client Requirement
Different clients have different screening requirements. We help you manage them all.
Client-Specific Packages
Create saved packages for each client’s requirements. One click to apply the right screening level.
White-Label Reports
Reports can be branded with your agency’s logo and contact information.
Client Reporting
Generate compliance reports for clients showing screening completion rates and pass/fail statistics.
Compliance Built In
Stay compliant even at high volume. We handle the complexity.
FCRA Compliant
Proper disclosures, authorizations, and adverse action workflows included.
State Compliance
Automatic ban-the-box and state-specific compliance rules applied.
E-Sign Consent
Legally valid electronic signatures captured on mobile or desktop.
Audit Trail
Complete documentation for compliance audits and client requirements.
Trusted by Staffing Leaders
From boutique agencies to national firms.
“We place 200+ candidates per month. BackgroundChecker.com’s same-day results and volume pricing have been game-changers for our margins and speed.”
“The Bullhorn integration means our recruiters never leave their workflow. Background checks trigger automatically and results sync back. Seamless.”
“Different clients have different requirements. Being able to save client-specific packages and apply them with one click saves hours every week.”
Staffing Agency FAQs
Common questions from staffing and recruiting firms.
Who is responsible for FCRA compliance — us or our client?
As the entity ordering the background check, your staffing agency is typically the “employer” under FCRA and responsible for compliance. However, some clients may want to be the “employer” and manage compliance themselves. We support both models.
Can we pass screening costs to candidates or clients?
Yes to clients, generally no to candidates. Most staffing agreements allow passing screening costs to clients. Charging candidates for background checks is prohibited or restricted in many states. Check your state’s laws.
How do you handle different client requirements?
Create saved packages for each client with their specific screening requirements. When you invite a candidate, select the client’s package and all the right checks are automatically included.
Can we screen candidates before we have a specific placement?
Yes, with candidate consent. Many agencies pre-screen candidates in their talent pool so they’re ready to place immediately when orders come in. Just ensure proper FCRA disclosures.
Do you integrate with staffing-specific ATS?
Yes. We integrate with Bullhorn, JobDiva, Avionte, TempWorks, Crelate, and other staffing-focused platforms. We also offer API for custom integrations.
What’s the fastest turnaround you can provide?
Database searches (criminal, SSN trace, sex offender) return same-day, often within minutes. County court searches take 1-3 days. Verifications take 2-5 days depending on employer/school responsiveness.
Staffing Resources
Guides and tools for staffing agency screening.
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