eKnowID

eKnowID is a background screening and verification service offered by eKnowID.com. According to the vendor, eKnowID provides tools for hiring and risk management purposes. This solution caters to various professions and industries, including healthcare organizations, financial institutions, education institutions, non-profit organizations, government agencies, staffing and retail, food and hospitality, technology, health and social services, and logistics and manufacturing.

Key Features

Address History Check: According to the vendor, this feature verifies a person's previous addresses to aid in conducting criminal and eviction searches, determine jurisdiction for comprehensive background checks, and track down individuals who owe money or have broken lease agreements.

Civil Court Background Checks: The vendor claims that this feature provides information on civil actions brought against an individual, reveals financial restitution and penalties associated with civil cases, and helps assess behavior, values, and judgments for management or financial positions.

Education Verification: According to the vendor, this feature verifies the educational background and credentials claimed by a candidate, confirms attendance dates, certifications, degrees, and specialized training, and helps employers hire the best people based on accurate credentials.

Global Watchlist Records Check: The vendor states that this feature searches major global watchlists for individuals suspected of serious crimes, identifies individuals on monitored lists, adverse media lists, sanctions lists, and politically exposed persons lists, and ensures the safety of employees, customers, and the company by avoiding potential threats.

Professional Reference Checks: The vendor claims that this feature collects information about a candidate's work history, job performance, and personal qualities from references, evaluates the candidate's fit for the company, and verifies information provided by the candidate to help employers make informed hiring decisions and build trustworthy teams.

Social Media Background Checks: According to the vendor, this feature screens a candidate's social media profiles to assess behavior, attitude, and alignment with company culture, identifies unwanted behavior such as misogyny, bigotry, racism, violence, and criminal activity, and provides insights to make better hiring decisions and mitigate potential risks.

Nationwide Criminal Background Check: The vendor states that this feature allows for national criminal background checks on applicants, searches through the national criminal database for any matches, provides information on criminal records at a national level, and helps employers make informed hiring decisions.

Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR) & Driving Record Checks: According to the vendor, this feature verifies driving records of potential employees, checks for violations, accidents, and driving history, ensures that candidates are qualified and safe drivers, and reduces liability while maintaining a safe work environment.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening: The vendor claims that this feature allows for drug tests on potential hires, identifies candidates who may be abusing drugs, creates a safer and more efficient work environment, and decreases the incidence of workplace drug use.

Pre-Employment Credit Checks: According to the vendor, this feature verifies the credit history of potential employees, determines the financial risk of hiring a candidate, ensures responsible and dependable employees, and helps businesses make informed decisions.