Revision Date: May 26, 2022
The following has been provided as general educational information only. It is not legal advice, express or implied. Consultation with legal counsel in all matters of employment and business law is recommended.
Note
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Snapshot:
Background screening is a common practice amongst companies in Singapore. Privacy regulations place obligations on organizations requesting background checks to ensure protection of the data and rights of the candidates being screened. Importantly, companies are encouraged to only request information that is relevant and necessary to the assessment of a candidate’s suitability for the role.
Services Available:
- Criminal Records
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- Global Watchlist
Disclaimer: The following guide is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, and users are encouraged to seek their own independent counsel when evaluating these services. Importantly, the specific screenings offered by Checkr do not guarantee an organization’s legal rights to request or use them. Several factors, including the residency and location of your organization and your candidates, may implicate additional data privacy and employment laws.
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Criminal Search
Description:
A national-level search in Singapore that returns available or no conviction records. A Certificate of Clearance (COC) will be issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to certify that a person has no criminal conviction within a stipulated period of time of residence in Singapore. No candidate involvement is required to complete this search.
Sources:
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Ordering Requirements:
- Applicant’s Name - Last Name, First Name
- Consent form
- Passport Scan
Estimated Time Service:
On average 5 business days.
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Education Verification
Description:
The verification of academic status of any educational level (high school, college, and post-graduate). This may include institution name, dates of attendance, graduation/conferred date, degree obtained, major, minor, honors, awards, and comments.
Sources:
The searches are conducted directly with the requested education institution. An education verification search is conducted and charged per degree.
Ordering Requirements:
- Applicant’s Name - Last Name, First Name, Middle Name
- Institution Name
- Institution Address
- Institution Telephone Number (Include Point of Contact)
- Dates of Attendance
- Graduation Date
- Degree Type
- Major
- Minor
- Copy of degree
- Authorization form
Some institutions may require additional documentation. Upon request from the institution, Checkr will notify you of any additional requirements.
Estimated Time Service:
On average 6 to 8 business days. Some verifications may take longer to complete depending on the cooperation of the institutions being verified.
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Employment Verification
Description:
Verification of previous employment history to confirm work experience. This may include employer’s name, dates of employment, position/title, reason for leaving, eligibility for rehire, and comments. Salary information will be provided if available for disclosure by the source.
Sources:
Government agencies and employers across the country. In some countries, the records of former employees are not kept in a searchable form and contacting the supervisor or manager is standard practice.
Ordering Requirements:
- Applicant’s Name - Last Name, First Name, Middle Name
- DOB
- Employer’s Name
- Employer’s Address
- Employer’s Telephone Number
- Dates of Employment
- Position/Title
- Reason for Leaving
- Authorization form
Some employers may have unique processes for providing verifications that can include special authorization forms, experience letters, employment reference letters, etc. These additional requirements will be communicated at the time of ordering if the need for additional information arises with a specific employer.
Estimated Time Service:
On average 6 to 8 business days. Some verifications may take longer to complete depending on the cooperation of the institutions being verified.
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Global Watchlist Search
Description:
The Global Watchlist Search provides a thorough search of multiple National and International repositories and government watchlists. The search consists of thousands of databases, many of which are updated daily to provide more up-to-date coverage.
Sources:
OFAC, FBI Most Wanted (incl. Terrorists), FBI Seeking Information, FBI Hijack Suspects, Politically Exposed Persons, governmental lists, sanctions, enforcements and warnings from over 500 agencies, criminal courts, and news sources from around the world.
Search Type:
Multi-jurisdictional database search consisting of both historical and near real-time updated information.
Ordering Requirements:
- Last name
- First name
- DOB
- Authorization Form
Estimated Time Service:
On average 2 business days.