Background Screenings
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Where can I find the candidate's SSN?
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Is there a location in the Checkr Dashboard where I can find the candidate’s social security number (SSN) like I did with Goodhire?
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At this time, the candidate’s full SSN is not currently displayed within the Checkr Dashboard.
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How do the available screenings and functionalities compare between GoodHire and Checkr?
Read MoreFor a quick side-by-side comparison of Checkr and GoodHire screening offerings, please refer to the table below.
Screenings
GoodHire
Checkr
Yes, GoodHire offered this screening.
Yes, Checkr offers this screening.
Yes, GoodHire offered this screening.
Yes, Checkr offers this screening.
Yes, GoodHire offered this screening.
Yes, Checkr offers this screening.
Yes, GoodHire offered this screening. GoodHire searched up to 3 counties plus the “current county” based on Candidate address; Customers could choose “all-inclusive” or “pay-by-county.”
Yes, Checkr offers this screening. Checkr searches counties associated with a Candidate, with no cap on the number of counties searched.
Yes, GoodHire offered criminal searches in US Territories.
Yes, Checkr offers criminal searches in US Territories.
Yes, GoodHire offered SSN Trace.
Yes, Checkr offers SSN Trace.
Yes, GoodHire offered a Global Watchlist screening.
Yes, Checkr offers a Global Watchlist screening. This screening includes a search of several US domestic watchlists, as well as a search of multiple international government watchlists across the world.
Domestic Watchlist
GoodHire offered a standalone Domestic Watchlist screening.
Checkr doesn’t offer a standalone Domestic Watchlist; a search of US Domestic Watchlists is covered in Checkr’s Global Watchlist screening.
Yes, GoodHire offered this screening.
Yes, Checkr offers this screening.
Civil Search:
Yes, GoodHire offered this screening. GoodHire offered county Civil Search for lower courts (records under $5K), upper courts (records over $5K), and Federal Civil Search.
Yes, Checkr offers this screening. Checkr provides Civil Search at a County and Federal level, regardless of the dollar amount.
Federal Bankruptcy screening
Yes, GoodHire offered this screening.
No, Checkr does not offer this screening.
Yes, GoodHire offered this screening.
Yes, Checkr offers this screening.
Yes, GoodHire offered this screening.
Yes, Checkr offers this screening.
Professional License Verification
Yes, GoodHire offered a PLV screening.
Yes, Checkr offers a PLV screening.
Yes, GoodHire offered this screening.
Yes, Checkr offers this screening.
No, GoodHire did not offer Occupational Health screenings.
Yes, Checkr offers this screening.
Yes, GoodHire offered this screening. On GoodHire MVRs, an alert was noted on the report for a citation, ticket, or violation.
Yes, Checkr offers an MVR screening. Checkr’s default MVR rules will be applied to screening results.
US Territory MVR
GoodHire offered MVR screenings in Puerto Rico.
Checkr does not offer MVR screenings in US territories.
Yes, GoodHire offered this screening.
Yes, Checkr offers this screening.
Yes, GoodHire offered International screenings.
Yes, Checkr offers International screenings.
GoodHire offered a Professional Reference check but did not offer Personal Reference checks.
Yes, Checkr offers both Personal and Professional Reference checks.
Yes, GoodHire offered FACIS checks.
Yes, Checkr offers several levels of FACIS checks.
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Is there a difference in record history lookback periods between GoodHire and Checkr?
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Is there a difference in record history lookback periods between GoodHire and Checkr?
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Checkr offers the same lookback period options (7 or 10 years for criminal searches) that were provided by GoodHire, in addition to a few longer-term lookback options (15 or 99 years for criminal searches). If you want to review the record history lookback period for your company's reports, please reach out to Checkr Customer Support.
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How does Checkr handle Aliases?
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How does Checkr handle Aliases?
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Checkr offers alias name searches at the account and package level. Checkr will not be enabling alias searches on accounts migrated from Goodhire to Checkr by default. If you would like to enable alias searches, and you are a managed account, reach out to your Customer Success Manager (CSM). Otherwise, reach out to Customer Support.
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What does Checkr offer for Civil Searches?
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What does Checkr offer for Civil Searches?
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Checkr offers a Civil Search at both the County and Federal levels.
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What does Checkr offer in terms of ongoing alerts for candidates and their criminal records?
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What does Checkr offer in terms of ongoing alerts for candidates and their criminal records?
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Checkr offers Continuous Criminal and MVR checks. Please note that customers must run a background check with Checkr before enrolling in Continuous services. If you would like to enable either of these Continuous Safety products, and you are a managed account, reach out to your Customer Success Manager (CSM). Otherwise, reach out to Customer Support.
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How do County Criminal screenings work at Checkr?
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How do County Criminal screenings work at Checkr?
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Using addresses surfaced through searches such as SSN Trace, Checkr launches county criminal searches in the counties identified. By default, the standard lookback period is 7 years, meaning Checkr will return criminal records within the noted county for the last 7 years.
Note: Checkr has the ability to create flexible packages to ensure the scope of your screenings - address history and record history lookbacks - meets your business requirements.
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Does Checkr report dismissed records?
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Does Checkr report dismissed records?
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By default, the setting to show records where all charges are dismissed is turned off; however, customers may request to display these records by contacting the Customer Support Team.
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Does Checkr offer a Federal Bankruptcy screening?
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Does Checkr offer a Federal Bankruptcy screening?
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No, Checkr does not offer this service. If your current GoodHire package contains a Federal Bankruptcy screening, it will be removed and the price of your package will be adjusted accordingly.
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How does Checkr process Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screenings?
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How does Checkr process Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screenings?
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By default, Checkr applies a set of rules for requested MVRs. These rules are based on standard insurance requirements. For more information about Checkr’s MVR rules, refer to Checkr’s MVR Rules.
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Does Checkr offer Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screenings in US territories?
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Does Checkr offer Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screenings in US territories?
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No, Checkr does not offer MVR screenings in US territories (PR, VI, MP, AS, and Guam).
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Does Checkr offer domestic or global watchlist screenings?
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Does Checkr offer domestic or global watchlist screenings?
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Yes, Checkr offers a global watchlist screening, which includes a search of US (domestic) watchlists. Checkr’s global watchlist search is a part of all background check packages offered to GoodHire customers.
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Can I order the same drug screenings I used to order with GoodHire through Checkr in the future?
Read MoreCheckr does not currently offer screenings with Fentanyl, Buprenorphine, Tramadol, and TCA. Visit the Drug Screenings article on the Checkr Help Center for a list of substances tested by the 5, 9, and 10-panel screening options.
Please note that for panels GH276 and GH355 the cutoff level for opiates is 300/300.
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