Overview

Verified First provides fast, compliant pre-employment background screening and verification services for employers. The platform bundles criminal background checks, drug testing, employment and education verifications, MVR/DOT reports, I-9/E-Verify services, occupational health screening, and social media screening into configurable packages. Verified First emphasizes quick turnaround, extensive integrations with applicant tracking and HR systems, in-house verification processing, and adherence to industry and security compliance standards to help organizations reduce hiring risk and improve hiring quality.

Features and Capabilities

• Core Screening Services: Criminal record searches, multi-jurisdictional database searches, sex-offender checks, and Homeland Security/Watch List screening.
• Verifications & Identity: In-house employment and education verifications, SSN traces, identity verification and social media screening.
• Drug & Occupational Health: Drug testing management, occupational health packages, and eScreen integrations for specimen ordering and reporting.
• I-9 & E-Verify: I-9 processing and E-Verify support to help maintain employment eligibility compliance.
• Driving & DOT Reports: Motor vehicle records (MVR) and DOT compliance reports for driving positions.
• Integrations & Workflow: Patent-pending browser extension and 100+ ATS/HRIS integrations to order and receive results inside hiring platforms; API and turnkey integration options.
• User Experience & Support: U.S.-based client services, high client satisfaction metrics, and FCRA-certified personnel for case handling.
• Compliance & Security: NIST 800-53 compliance, PBSA membership, SOC 2 and PCI considerations for data security and regulatory adherence.
• Turnaround & Pricing: Tiered screening packages with industry-leading turnaround times and volume pricing options for organizations.
• Reporting & UX: Downloadable PDF reports, dashboard for status tracking, and clear report layouts with state-specific disclaimers and guidance.