To reset your password, click the “Forgot password?” button on the client portal log in screen.
To add and/or remove users from your account, please contact Essential Screens for an updated authorized users form that allows you to set up new, change existing, and remove inactive user account permissions.
Registration for the FMCSA Clearinghouse can be done through their website.
Additional information regarding regulations and guidelines through the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Average turnaround time for Essential Screens is below the national average at 15 hours. However, depending on the type of background check requested, the average background check can take between one and three business days.
To become a background partner please call us at (308) 381-2664 or send us an email at clientcare@essentialscreens.com
Employers are interested in identifying the name of the institution you attended and when you attended there. The report will also provide the employer when you graduated from this institution and the degree you received.
Professional licenses checks are done by the background screening company contacting the state licensing board to confirm that the license has expired or been suspended.
No! There are no setup fees or monthly service fees charged to your account. You pay only for the screens you run.
Average turnaround time for Essential Screens is below the national average at 15 hours.
Depending on the type of background check the employer requested, the average background check can take between one and three business days.
We work with each individual company to create customized screening packages based on the needs of your organization. For most, we search criminal court records in the counties where an applicant has resided in the past seven to ten years, which is the standard for our industry. You may also supplement the background check with a variety of other searches depending on your industry regulations. The more searches that you conduct the bigger the picture of your applicant you will create.
To conduct a thorough criminal background check in the US, the following are required:
Drug testing is an effective way to help ensure your workplace is safe and compliant. Paying for these smaller costs in the beginning, and possibly throughout employment, may help to minimize more extreme costs later in the form of disability, workers’ compensation, and litigation.
Essential Screens works with your organization to help ensure you are running the correct searches to remain compliant in your industry. Because of this, we offer 100% customizable screening packages and a la carte options to help make sure you only pay for what you need.
For general background check disputes, please visit our General Disputes page and follow the instructions.
Those types of convictions or any legally reportable non-conviction will show up on a background check if the employer requested a background check that includes those level of crimes.
Each employer makes hiring decisions based on applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Criminal information is used only as part of their hiring decision process. When an employer reviews the background check report, they may take some of the following into consideration: How recent was the conviction? Has the candidate engaged in rehabilitation efforts? How many offenses has the candidate been convicted of? What are the facts or circumstances surrounding the offense? You should contact your prospective employer to discuss their process.
Professional references are people who can support your qualifications in a job-related setting based on their firsthand insight into your work ethic, skills, and strengths. Examples include current or former managers, colleagues, supervisors, clients, etc. Relatives are typically not accepted as professional references.
Personal references, also known as character references, are individuals who can share knowledge of who you are outside of work. Examples include mentors, coaches, academic advisors, etc. Depending on the situation, relatives may be accepted as personal references.
Please call us as soon as you realize any mistakes at 308-381-2664.
No. Juvenile court records are sealed and will not be reported on a background check.
No. Expunged records will not be reported on a background check.
We suggest searching Google or another search engine to find a current phone number for the company. You may also be able to find a company website or review previous paystubs and other documents received by the employer to find contact information.
Several factors affect how far back your background check will go. Essential Screens works to provide ethical background checks providing historical data based on applicable federal, state, and local laws as well as requirements for the position.
