Applicant Background Screening
Bring every check, interview note, and reviewer decision on a candidate into one file.
Bring every check, interview note, and reviewer decision on a candidate into one file.
Overview
For public safety hiring, positions that require clearance, and other sensitive roles, a pre-employment background investigation can involve investigators, interview panels, supervisors, and outside parties. When that work runs through email and paper folders, results arrive in pieces, assignments get missed, and decision-makers never see the full picture at once. This workflow brings every check and result into one file for the final decision.
Why it matters
The full candidate in one view
Applications, background results, and interview notes come together in one file.
Every assignment accounted for
Each investigation task is tracked, so HR can see what's complete and what's still open.
Speed without skipped steps
Required steps are built into the workflow, so time is saved on handoffs, not on checks.
Key capabilities
Screening questions change based on the role's requirements.
Investigation, interview, and approval duties go to anyone involved, including outside reviewers.
Background results, interview notes, and reviewer decisions come together for the final decision.
Each reviewer sees only the part of the file they're responsible for.
Reviewers are alerted when work is waiting on them, inside or outside the agency.
Hiring authorities sign the final decision online, with a record of who approved and when.
Reporting and Outcomes
Related use cases
Applicants
Human Resources
Review Panels
E-Recruitment & Employment Applications
Take in high volumes of applications, keep every applicant informed, and move new hires straight into onboarding.
Human Resources
Payroll
Payroll & Onboarding Forms
Get new hires through every form, signature, and department handoff before their first day.
Employees
Human Resources
Supervisors
Policy Owners in IT, Legal and Safety
Policy Acknowledgements
Get every employee's signature on every policy, and know who still owes what.
FAQ
What is a pre-employment background investigation?
A pre-employment background investigation verifies a candidate's history before hire. Depending on the position, it can include criminal records, employment and education history, references, credit, and driving records.
How long does a background investigation take for public safety jobs?
It varies by agency and position, often from several weeks to a few months. Timelines grow when investigators, panels, and outside parties work from separate files.
Can outside investigators and reviewers work in the same candidate file?
Yes. Investigation, interview, and approval duties can go to anyone involved, inside or outside the agency, and their results come together in one file for the final decision.