Online Background Screening
Reliable, compliant, and tailored screening solutions for any business.
Online Background Screening
Reliable, compliant, and tailored screening solutions for any business.
Screening Services for Every Business
À La Carte Searches
At 1st Defense Screening Solutions, we offer a full range of background screening, verifications, and inquiries through our À La Carte options, allowing you to choose only the services you need. Whether you require criminal history checks, employment verifications, credential verifications, or other screening services, our flexible pricing ensures you get the right solutions for your organization.
Additionally, we provide access lists for state, county, and motor vehicle verification services, helping you navigate jurisdictional requirements with ease.
Rapid Pre-Screen Packages
The Rapid Pre-Screen Packages offer quick and efficient background checks designed for pre-screening large applicant pools. Clients can customize their package by selecting from a list of rapid searches, including basic criminal and identity verification, to make fast, informed hiring decisions. This cost-effective solution is ideal for industries with high turnover, bulk hiring, or fast-paced recruitment needs. While perfect for preliminary assessments, additional screenings may be required for compliance or higher-level roles.
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Benefits:
- ✅ Select from a list of quick and efficient checks for pre-screening large applicant pools.
- ✅ Search options include basic criminal and identity verification for fast decision-making.
- ✅ Cost-effective for organizations seeking to identify viable candidates early in the process.
Considerations:
- 🔴 Meant for preliminary assessments; additional screening may be required for compliance or higher-level roles.
- 🔴 Ideal for industries with rapid hire, high turnover or bulk hiring needs.
Applicant Screening Package
The Applicant Screening Package includes the most requested searches for pre-screening candidates applying for entry-level and non-sensitive positions, ensuring a reliable and efficient hiring process. The package includes national, state and county criminal database searches with a social security trace as well as a search of the sex offender national registry.
Pricing: Base Cost + Applicable Access Fees: $56.00
Benefits:
- ✅ Covers the essentials for basic employee roles, such as criminal history and identity verification.
- ✅ Cost-effective solution for large-scale hiring.
- ✅ Fast turnaround time with reliable results.
Considerations:
- 🔴 Suitable for entry-level or non-sensitive positions.
- 🔴 Focuses on fundamental screening without added layers for compliance or expertise verification.
Secure Hire Package
This package offers a comprehensive screening process for professional hires, verifying their credentials, background, and character to align with your organization’s standards. It includes national, state, and county criminal database searches, a Social Security trace, and a national sex offender registry check. Additionally, it verifies the candidate’s most recent claimed employment and education credentials and conducts character interviews to assess integrity and reliability.
Pricing: Base Cost + Applicable Access Fees: $105.00
Benefits:
- ✅ Designed for high-level positions requiring a Public Trust or Project Management Officer designation.
- ✅ Includes extensive criminal, credit, and employment history checks to meet integrity standards.
- ✅ Verifies qualifications and is similar to security clearance requirements.
Considerations:
- 🔴 Ideal for roles with access to sensitive information or decision-making authority.
- 🔴 Longer turnaround time due to in-depth checks and potential federal/state-level verifications.
Executive Trust Package
Designed for high-level positions requiring Public Trust or Project Management Officer designations, this package is ideal for roles with financial responsibilities or significant decision-making authority. It includes all components of the Secure Hire Package while adding comprehensive financial and security screenings, including civil, bankruptcy, and public records searches, a full credit report, and a Global Security Watch List search. This enhanced screening ensures the highest level of integrity and trustworthiness in key leadership and sensitive positions.
Pricing: Base Cost + Applicable Access Fees: $155.00
Benefits:
- ✅ Tailored for professional-level employees across various industries.
- ✅ Includes criminal history, employment verification, and education credential checks.
- ✅ Ensures candidates meet industry-standard qualifications.
Considerations:
- 🔴 Best for positions requiring verified expertise without specialized compliance needs.
- 🔴 Quick processing time but thorough enough for critical professional roles.
Compliance Packages
We offer Compliance Packages for Tribal Childcare Positions, Tribal Correctional Officers, and Tribal Law Enforcement Officers to ensure full compliance with federal and industry-specific regulations. These packages include criminal background checks, required verifications, specialized searches, and character reference inquiries to prioritize community and child safety. Designed for federally regulated positions, these packages involve detailed compliance checks.
Tribal Childcare Pricing: Base Cost + Applicable Access Fees: $125.00
Tribal Correctional Officer Pricing: Base Cost + Applicable Access Fees: $225.00
Tribal Law Enforcement Pricing: Base Cost + Applicable Access Fees: $525.00
Benefits:
- ✅ Fully compliant with federal requirements and other childcare-related, correctional officer, law enforcement officer regulatory requirements.
- ✅ Includes criminal background checks, required verifications, specialized searches, and character reference inquiries.
- ✅ Designed to prioritize the safety and well-being of children and or communities.
Considerations:
- 🔴 Longer processing time due to additional compliance-specific checks.
- 🔴 Required for positions working directly in federally regulated positions, especially in Tribal or federally regulated environments.
Here how it works
Our Simple 3-Step Process
1
Request a Screening Package
Submit your screening needs easily through our secure online portal. Our team will help you select the right screening package based on your industry requirements, organizational policies, and the specific roles you are hiring for.
2
Screening in Progress
Once we receive your request, our experienced specialists conduct comprehensive background checks using verified databases and trusted sources. We ensure that every screening is thorough, fully compliant with applicable laws, and handled with strict confidentiality.
3
Receive Detailed Results
After the screening process is complete, you will receive a clear, easy-to-read report summarizing the findings. Our reports are designed to support confident decision-making, helping you move forward with hiring quickly and securely.
hELPING BUSINESSES HIRE WITH CONFIDENCE
At 1st Defense, we’ve partnered with businesses across a wide range of industries to deliver fast, compliant, and reliable background screening services. Our commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and exceptional service has made us a trusted choice for tribes and organizations.
Codey Joyner
UrbanAcres, LLC
“1st Defense made the background screening process seamless and stress-free for our team. Their reports were thorough, easy to understand, and delivered faster than we expected. We feel much more confident in our hiring decisions thanks to their services.”
Eren Hill
H&H Legal Partners
“We needed a reliable background screening partner who understood our industry’s compliance needs. 1st Defense provided customized solutions that fit our organization perfectly. Their professionalism and attention to detail set them apart.”
Emanuel Sadler
SavvyMarket
“Working with 1st Defense has been an outstanding experience. Their secure portal made submitting screening requests simple, and their team was always available to answer our questions. Highly recommend for businesses that value both speed and accuracy.”
You ask, we answer
At 1st Defense, we know background screening can raise important questions. We’re here to provide clear answers and support every step of the way.
Most background checks are completed within 48 to 72 hours, depending on the complexity of the search and the information required.
Absolutely. We use industry-leading security protocols to ensure that all sensitive information is protected and handled with complete confidentiality.
Yes. We offer flexible, customizable screening solutions tailored to your industry, organizational policies, and specific needs.
We offer a wide range of screening services including employment history verification, criminal record searches, identity verification, education and credential verification, and drug testing options. Each package can be tailored to your specific needs.
Yes. All of our screening services are fully compliant with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We stay up-to-date on evolving regulations to ensure your organization remains protected throughout the hiring process.
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