CRIMINAL SCREENING
Criminal Background
Check Services
Hiring without a criminal background check is a risk no business should take. SaffHire delivers fast, accurate, and fully FCRA-compliant criminal screening for employers across every industry from small businesses to large staffing agencies.
Minutes
National Search Results
24-48 hrs
County Search Turnaround
100%
FCRA Compliant
24/7
Portal Access
Types of Criminal Searches We Offer
National Criminal Database Search
Searches a multi-jurisdictional database of criminal records from across the United States. Returns results instantly and is ideal as a first-pass search. Note: national databases are incomplete and should always be paired with a county search for thorough screening.
County Criminal Court Search
The most accurate criminal search available. We retrieve actual court records directly from the county courthouse for each jurisdiction where your applicant has lived or worked. Essential for compliant, thorough screening.
Federal Criminal Court Search
Searches federal district court records for crimes prosecuted at the federal level including fraud, embezzlement, drug trafficking, and other federal offenses not captured in county records.
State Criminal Repository Search
Searches the statewide criminal record repository for the states where your applicant has lived. Coverage and completeness varies by state.
Sex Offender Registry Search
Checks all 50 state sex offender registries to confirm your applicant does not appear on any registered offender list.
Global Watchlist Search
Searches international terrorist watchlists, OFAC lists, and other global compliance databases. Essential for financial services and government contractors.
Why County-Level Searches Matter
National criminal databases are incomplete. Many counties do not report their records to national databases, which means a national search alone can miss critical criminal history. The only way to get a complete picture of an applicant's criminal background is to search at the county level where the crime was actually prosecuted.
SaffHire does it right. We pair national database searches with targeted county-level searches in every jurisdiction where your applicant has lived or worked. This comprehensive approach ensures you have the full story before making a hiring decision.
Relying solely on national databases puts your organization at legal risk. Our multi-layered approach to criminal screening is the industry standard for FCRA compliance and thorough due diligence.
Who We Serve
Whether you're a staffing agency placing hundreds of candidates, a healthcare organization screening clinical staff, a transportation company managing drivers, or a small business making your first hire, SaffHire delivers the criminal background screening you need. We also serve warehousing and logistics, oil and gas, and nonprofits with specialized compliance solutions.