What Is Pre Employment Screening?

Pre-employment screening is a process employers use to verify the credentials, background, and suitability of a candidate before hiring. It typically includes verifying elements such as: Criminal history: Checking for any criminal records. Employment history: Confirming past employers, job titles, and employment dates. Educational credentials: Validating degrees or certifications claimed. Reference checks: Speaking to provided references to gather additional information. Drug testing: Conducted in certain industries or job roles. As per a 2022 report by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), about 96% of employers conduct at least one type of background check.

How Long Does Pre Employment Drug Screening Take?

The duration of a pre-employment drug screening can depend on various factors, including the type of test, the lab's efficiency, and whether the result is positive or negative. Generally, negative results often come back within 24 to 48 hours, whereas positive results, which require confirmation testing, can take a few days longer, typically around 72 hours or more.

What Is The Purpose Of Pre Employment Screening?

Our private detectives at Alibi Investigations use equipment and tools unique to the industry. We can enable surveillance that you as the client can watch in real time to see just what is going on. We can help you get to the truth about your situation.

Pre-Employment Screening

PRE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

An employer’s corporate social responsibility involves providing a safe working environment. This can be achieved through an extensive pre-employment screening process.

Why You Need Alibi For Pre Employment Screening

Pre-employment screening is a crucial part of the recruitment process in any successful organization. Through proper candidate screening and thorough background checks, employers increase the success rate of hiring new talent. But more than that, they also avoid lawsuits due to negligent hiring while providing a safer working environment for all of their employees.

Alibi Investigators have 40 years of experience in discreetly handling pre-employment background checks. We use multiple processes and updated tools to privately investigate your candidate upon getting authorization.

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Why Conduct Pre-employment Screening

It’s crucial to conduct pre-employment background checks to review the applicant’s educational background, criminal records (if any), previous employment, and motor vehicle history. At Alibi Investigations, our PIs go through an in-depth process to collect evidence and help employers exercise competent and fair decision-making in the hiring process.

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FAQs About Pre Employment Screening

What Is Pre Employment Screening?
Pre-employment screening is a process employers use to verify the credentials, background, and suitability of a candidate before hiring. It typically includes verifying elements such as:
- Criminal history: Checking for any criminal records.
- Employment history: Confirming past employers, job titles, and employment dates.
- Educational credentials: Validating degrees or certifications claimed.
- Reference checks: Speaking to provided references to gather additional information.
- Drug testing: Conducted in certain industries or job roles.
As per a 2022 report by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), about 96% of employers conduct at least one type of background check.
How Long Does Pre Employment Drug Screening Take?

The duration of a pre-employment drug screening can depend on various factors, including the type of test, the lab's efficiency, and whether the result is positive or negative. Generally, negative results often come back within 24 to 48 hours, whereas positive results, which require confirmation testing, can take a few days longer, typically around 72 hours or more.
What Is The Purpose Of Pre Employment Screening?

Our private detectives at Alibi Investigations use equipment and tools unique to the industry. We can enable surveillance that you as the client can watch in real time to see just what is going on. We can help you get to the truth about your situation.