So I finally got myself a gig, after months of not working I decided (well my bill collectors decided for me) that I should do something to generate some income. My assignment is to be a technical resource for a big pharma company out in the east coast. This is really my first time out as a freelance contractor so I didn’t know what to expect really. I’ve found that they don’t fuck around. You may be all 31337 hax0r with mad skills and what not but if you can’t pass the background checks you might as well stick your thumb back in your ass.

So what are they looking for, everything not to put too fine a point on it. Any thing considered a felony is going under the microscope. Traffic tickets aren’t a big deal but DUI is. I know of a security engineer who got rejected for a state contract because of this. Personally I pass on state or government jobs. They don’t just use private agencies to check out your history, they use THE agency. That’s right, it’s all about the FBI background check. They will let your prospective employer know about the time you put bubble gum in Susie’s hair back in the 5th grade. Actually they can get some pretty in depth details about you and get things that others would miss. I was also looking at a contract in DC for a government agency and the required information was a bit disturbing. After passing an FBI background check (nothing major just criminal history etc) you have to submit some urine for a chemical analysis. Now your major players in the drug detection scene have nothing on the FBI, so if you ever sparked up in your life be afraid. Well to be honest they don’t have much on drug use if you haven’t used in a while. HighTimes http://www.hightimes.com has some good information about what chemicals stay in your body for how long. Things like the THC from pot will stick to fatty cells and show up in urine for up to 14 days sometimes depending on usage. If you wake and bake every day you may have to lay off for 2 weeks to pass a test without help. The nutrition stores and tobacco/specialty shops will have teas and compounds to help you pass urinalysis but remember the really smart folks test for the existence of those compounds as well.

After this invasive process they also want fingerprints… fingerprints… hrm. This is where I decided I didn’t want the government contracts at all. I’m a big civil liberties kind of person and I think you should be fingerprinted if you commit some kind of crime against society. That’s just me though (well me and several million other people who think personal liberty is a very important value to uphold).

Now the other contract I did accept is the large pharacutical company. Since this isn’t government it really isn’t as intrusive. The investigation companies run off the same databases and generally are staffed with ex-FBI cutouts. They have to do something with themselves after the agency don’t they? I did some research on these guys and found a pretty decent list of them. If you know which company is going to investigate you (usually this info is found on a contract you sign ‘allowing’ your potential employer to do some research on you.. eg I the undersigned hereby give away my right to privacy since I am broke and need money) you can call and pretend to be a potential customer. As a potential customer you can find out just what they are going to find out about you.

A presitigous hacker would also be able to get into these systems to perform their own searchs… well that is a bit beyond the scope of this article I guess I have actually performed some searches on the Lexis system which uses P-TRAK and P-FINDER, convict databases and a healthy database of court records. One can find a lot of different criminals among their list of friends if they are crafty enough.

[Editorial Note: Most of these places have website. A quick search on the company name should yield the addy.]

AccuFacts Pre-Employment Screening, Inc.
6 Greene St., 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013
800-955-5411
AccuFacts provides unparalleled background screening services, delivering exceptional quality and personal service to many corporations and organizations nationwide. AccuFacts services include criminal searches, social security number verifications, driving records, credit reports, employment, education and reference verifications. Nearly all reports are returned within a 24-48 hour time frame.

A-Check America, Inc.
P.O. Box 29048, Glendale, CA 91209-9048
877-345-2021
When crucial personnel and business decisions depend upon instant access to quality data, A-Check America delivers the information you need to move ahead with complete confidence. Providing a full menu of drug and background screenings, A-Check America gives you instant access to the tools you need. Call toll free 877-345-2021.

AdvantageIS.com
15 W. Strong St., Ste. 20A, Pensacola, FL 32501
800-600-2510
Web solutions for HR - from online recruiting and job fit assessments through background screening and candidate tracking - deliver the most qualified candidates to your desktop. Find out how online products and services can simplify your hiring and employee tracking. Contact AdvantageIS.com now!

AlignMark
258 Southhall Lane, Suite 400, Maitland, FL 32751
800-350-5119
AlignMark provides integrated, technology and web-based human resource solutions to business. AlignMark provides its clients with a seamless approach to addressing the sourcing and selection of employees, the training and development of these employees, the assessment and certification of employee skill and knowledge levels, and ongoing performance management processes.

American Background
P.O. Box 1150, Stephens City, VA 22655
800-669-2247
American Background is a national employment screening company founded in 1988. Experience the powerful benefits of employment screening with American Background. The American Background advantage includes experienced specialists, knowledgeable support, timely response, comprehensive research and user-friendly reports. Enlighten your hiring decisions by protecting against the risks of internal theft, violence, turnover and claims of negligence.

American Background
629 Cedar Creek Grade, Ste. C, Winchester, VA 22601
800-669-2247
American Background offers the best pre-employment screening program available to protect your company's assets. Implementing a customized pre-employment screening program with American Background reduces operational costs, improves productivity, and creates a more secure workplace. Enlighten your hiring decisions with American Background. Visit our website for more information at www.americanbackground.com.

Amsec International
629 Cedar Creek Grade, Ste. C, Winchester, VA 22601
800-447-5070
Amsec International is your total solution for crime risk management. Amsec International is securing your world through the following services: risk assessments, pre-employment screening, loss prevention, investigations, loss recovery, protective services, and seminars and training.

Argus West Investigations
17280 Newhope St., Ste. 16, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
800-944-2748
Staffed by former Risk Managers and Corporate Loss Control Specialists, Argus West can develop, implement and maintain a complete program to combat fraudulent or exaggerated claims. Services include AOE/COE, video surveillance, backgrounds and SIU Management.

arrin System
2265 Camino Vida Roble, Carlsbad, CA 92009
760-929-1720
The arrin System specializes in pre-employment background screening, business and investment due diligence and legal research. New state-of-the-art arrin Client Software allows direct access from desktop computers. The system is easy to use, fast and accurate, and provides affordable services for every budget. The system provides criminal, civil, workers' compensation, DMV, credit and many more valuable searches.

Asset Control, Inc.
2695 Villa Creek Dr., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75234
972-481-9224
Asset Control provides nationwide employment screening. They offer searches for criminal, civil, credit, MVR, workers' compensation, employment and educational information plus. Criminal Searcher is $3.95-$14.95/county; others offered at similar savings. Turnaround is 48 hours (90%). A.S.S.E.T., their secure proprietary online service, allows uploading and downloading searches easily. They combine the attention of a small search firm with the pricing of an information clearinghouse.

Asset Control, Inc.
1300 Fulton Ave., Ste. 300, Denton, TX 76201
940-891-1919
Asset Control provides nationwide employment screening. They offer searches for criminal, civil, credit, MVR, workers' compensation, employment and educational information. Criminal Searcher is $3.95-$14.95/country; other services are offered at similar savings. Turnaround is 48 hours (90%). A.S.S.E.T., their secure proprietary online service, allows uploading and downloading searches easily. They combine the attention of a small search firm with pricing of an information clearinghouse.

Background Information Services
1800 30th St., Ste. 213, Boulder, CO 80301
800-433-6010
Background Information Services is a leading nationwide public record provider specializing in pre-employment and tenant screening. BIS processes criminal, civil, motor vehicle and workers' compensation claim records throughout the entire country.

Backgrounds Online
1401 El Camino Ave., 5th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95815
800-838-4804
Backgrounds Online is a nationwide provider of web-based pre-employment screening services and employee background checks.

Bigby, Havis & Associates, Inc.
12750 Merit Dr., Suite 660, Dallas, TX 75251
972-233-6055
Bigby, Havis & Associates are psychologists and consultants who take a business approach to the selection and development of employees, helping our clients hire the right people and thus enhance the effectiveness and financial future of their companies. Our ASSESS System - now on the Internet - provides a full psychological evaluation designed specifically for a business environment. Comprehensive selection or development reports from your PC provide immediate feedback. Our SELECT Associate Screening System can help you to select top performers in customer service, administrative support, call centers, health care and production/manufacturing positions.

Borg-Warner Information Services
4025 Tampa Rd., Suite 1203, Oldsmar, FL 34677
813-818-2000
Pre-employment background screening. Complete drug testing programs. On-site and laboratory testing available.

Bravant
15815 S.E. 37th Street, Ste. 104, Bellevue, WA 98006-1825
Bravant proudly offers a new generation of Human Resource tools for candidate sourcing, screening, selection and workforce development. These desktop and web-enabled solutions are as easy to use as your browser and bring unprecedented power to every desktop.

BTi Employee Screening Services, Inc.
8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75206
800-658-5638
BTi Employee Screening Services performs comprehensive pre-employment background investigations throughout the United States and Canada. BTi specializes in fixed-price packaging offering the maximum amount information at the lowest cost. Our background screens include criminal, credit and driving records as well as verification of education and employment.

Career Check, Inc.
1270 Avenue of the Americas, Ste. 2920, New York, NY 10020
800-350-4779
Career Check, Inc. provides pre-employment background verification services.

Career Partners International
67 S. Bedford St., Burlington, MA 01803
800-686-5999
Career Partners International is one of the world's largest career management firms. We provide the highest quality, most technologically advanced career management services including individual and group career transition, partner relocation, executive coaching and leadership development. Our services are offered worldwide with local character and knowledge and a commitment to exceptional service for you and your employees.

Ceridian Employer Services
8100 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55425-1640
800-729-7655
Ceridian Employer Services is a human resource business that offers a wide range of solutions that help organizations maximize their investment in people. CES offers programs for integrated HR/payroll, application outsourcing, tax filing, time and attendance, employee self-service, 401(k) retirement administration, COBRA administration, benefits administration, employee assistance and workplace effectiveness services. For additional information, call (800)729-7655, extension 2150, or visit our web site at http://ces.ceridian.com/showme.

Certico Verification Services
P.O. Box 1260, El Segundo, CA 90245
310-640-6193
Certico Verification Services (CES) has more than 10 years' experience partnering with businesses of all sizes to meet their needs for pre-employment screening capability. CES's state-of-the-art technology and multiple locations enable nationwide coverage that ensures uncompromised quality, unparalleled customer service and cost-effective background verification solutions.

CIC Applicant Background Checks
12505 Starkey Rd., Ste. K, Largo, FL 33773
800-321-4473
Comprehensive pre-employment background screening services throughout North America with HireCheck, our award-winning Windows software. Via phone, fax, modem or Internet, verify workers' comp claims, criminal background, credit, MVR, education, licenses, prior-employers, and more before hiring. Request and receive background searches from your computer. "Express" reports returned within 5 minutes!

Compendium Corporation
10890 Nesbitt Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55437
612-881-1608
Compendium provides customized survey data gathering, processing and reporting services for employee, customer and multisource (360 degree) feedback assessments, and performance and management processes. Resources include instrument design, printing, distribution and collection, mailing, inserting, specialized reporting, and language and comment transcription. All formats of electronic, Internet and paper-based applications are supported.

CompStar HR Solutions
100 W. Canyon Crest Rd., Alpine, UT 84004
888-266-7782
CompStar HR Solutions offers the most advanced and easy-to-use appraisal software available. Appraiser Plus 360 creates accurate, meaningful employee reviews, shown to decrease turnover and increase productivity. Allows for 360 degree reviews, with input from supervisors, peers, customers and the employees themselves, or traditional supervisor-to-employee reviews.

Corporate Investigations, Inc.
2275 Swallow Hill Rd., Ste. 500, The Bourse, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
412-429-2400
Corporate Investigations, Inc. provides a full menu of pre-employment screening services "when business needs the facts behind the faces."

Decision Point Systems
9300 S.W. Nimbus Ave., Beaverton, OR 97008-7182
503-596-3137
The first to develop and market an on time application system for hourly workers. HirePro helps organizations hire the best Customer Service Representatives, Sales Representatives, food service workers, and others as measured by lower turnover, increased sales per rep, and reduced fraud.

Edge Information Management, Inc. - Background Screening
1901 S. Harbor City Blvd., Ste. 401, Melbourne, FL 32901-4769
800-725-3343
Enjoy the benefits of prompt, accurate and confidential background screening while reducing your operational costs! Edge provides background screening for employers in today's busy workplace. Requests are made quickly and efficiently using our Windows compatible software, voice response system or fax. Your requests for criminal, credit, driving histories and more are returned promptly. Combine this with incomparable customer service and you have the Edge on hiring!

Educational Multimedia Corporation
135 Beaver St., Waltham, MA 02452
800-274-9740
Educational Multimedia Corporation provides state-of-the-art assessment, training, post-training and end user support solutions in the government, corporate and academic markets. Our unique products effectively and affordably help organizations leverage their information technology investments. EMC products combine the finest content available with Microsoft's seal of approval and provide high-quality multimedia training.

Employee Information Services, Inc.
1999 University Dr., Ste. 204, Coral Springs, FL 33071
800-742-1303
Employee Information Services, Inc. (EI), specializes in a wide variety of employee information services, offering drug-free workplace, consulting and legal services as well as drug testing and alcohol testing administration. EI also administers occupational health services and background screens.

Employment Verification Resources, Inc.
1005 Terminal Way, Ste. 294, Reno, NV 89502
775-322-3558
Employment Verification Resources, Inc. is a management consulting firm specializing in corporate employee verification programs including Federal I-9 Form compliance and background investigations. Services include I-9 Program process development, training, internal auditing and daily records management. Background investigations are customized and include criminal history, employment history, education, DMV, credit and Social Security trace identification.

ERC Dataplus
24 Belden Ave., Ste. 300, Norwalk, CT 06850
203-846-4455
ERC Dataplus, Inc. is a business solutions company with focus on human resource issues. Using state-of-the-art Internet and telephone technology, ERC Dataplus enables its clients to save time and reduce the administrative burdens associated with recruiting, multirater reviews, employee retention and assessment of employees' and customers' opinions and behaviors.

FirstLab
1364 Welsh Rd., Suite C-2, North Wales, PA 19454-1913
800-732-3784
FirstLab is a nationwide, third-party administrator of DOT-mandated and non-mandated drug and alcohol testing services. We also provide ancillary services, including Federal Highway Administration-required background checks, the maintenance of Driver Qualification Files (DFQs) and the full spectrum of background investigation services.

Gallagher Bassett Investigative Services
3030 Salt Creek Lane, Ste. 200, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
800-227-7391
Gallagher Bassett Investigative Services specializes in insurance fraud investigations, due diligence, surveillance, background investigations and executive protection.

General Information Services, Inc.
120C Columbia Ave., P.O. Box 353, Chapin, SC 29036
803-941-2010
General Information Services, Inc. (GIS), the leading U.S. provider of nationwide background pre-employment screening investigations, has provided quality services to the HR professional for more than 30 years. State-of-the-art automation and security and the most experienced "licensed" investigators in the industry come together to support your pre-employment due diligence.

Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
9200 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814
301-530-6500
Provider of employment and training services for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

Greet America Public Record Services
8035 East R.L. Thornton Fwy., Ste. 410, Dallas, TX 75228
214-320-9836
Greet America Public Record Services is a licensed investigation company utilizing a nationwide network of experienced research professionals. We specialize in on-site criminal and civil background investigations performed for employment screening, legal investigations, and risk management. We are customer service oriented, and provide volume discount pricing. Our commitment is to furnish you with quality information within 72 hours or less.

Harcourt Assessment Systems, Inc.
Three Bala Plaza West, Ste. 300, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-3481
610-617-9300
Harcourt Assessment Systems, Inc. provides test development, delivery and administration services to accelerate employee screening, evaluation and hiring. Harcourt Assessment offers The Omega System, a secure, global, Internet-capable network for computer-based assessment.

Hilson Research, Inc.
82-28 Abingdon Rd., P.O. Box 150239, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
718-805-0063
Publisher of personality tests used for managerial assessment, sales screening and entry-level testing. Inventories include Hilson Management Inventory, Inwald Survey 5 (to identify employee reliability/conscientiousness), Hilson Personnel Profile/Success Quotient (identifying work ethic and social skills), Hilson Career Stress Inventory (measuring current employees job satisfaction) and Hilson Safety/Security Risk Inventory.

HRPlus
2902 Evergreen Pkwy., Suite 100, Evergreen, CO 80439
800-332-7587
Pre-employment background reports from HRPlus provide corporate clients with information to make better hiring decisions. We provide the highest quality pre-employment background checks in the industry. Services include previous employment and education verifications, credit history, driving records and criminal record searches. We offer a free trial report!

HRPlus
1394 Whitetail Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80104
800-332-7587
Pre-employment background reports from HRPlus provide corporate clients with information to make better hiring decisions. The company provides the highest quality pre-employment background checks in the industry. Services include previous employment and education verifications, credit history, driving records and criminal record searches. We offer a free trial report.

ijob Partner Pavillion
380 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
651-767-6363
ijob is a comprehensive, web-based recruiting tool that streamlines recruiting and screening. ijob automates the administrative tasks associated with hiring and combines them with in-depth workflow to make recruiting efficient and effective. The result is an easy-to-use tool that dramatically reduces the time to hire, the cost per hire and the endless paperwork associated with hiring.

Industrial Edge
104 East 5th St., Kansas City, MO 64106
800-840-7141
Industrial Edge MFG is the #1 testing software for industrial workers. Industrial Edge allows the administrator to test for a variety of industrial skills that are most important to daily operation. In addition, Industrial Edge allows the administrator to create custom testing. With the click of a mouse, companies can screen potential employees as well as test existing employees for strengths and weaknesses.

InfoLink Screening Services, Inc.
17609 Ventura Blvd., Suite 210, Encino, CA 91316
800-990-4473
Background screening. Concerned about theft, violence or lawsuits? Solve the problem; background screen your job applicants. Protect with criminal history ("hand searched"), MVR, SSN, references, credit, education, workers' compensation, etc. Fast turnaround, accuracy and quality service at very competitive pricing; and you may order and view reports over our secure web site.

InfoMart, Inc.
1640 Powers Ferry Rd., Building 19, Marietta, GA 30067
800-800-3774
InfoMart ("Get the Whole Story") is a national preemployment screening resource. We produce verifications of true identity, criminal background and employment, credit and driving histories. We produce excellent results in as little as 10 minutes. We are fast and legally compliant, utilizing nationally acclaimed software (WinASAP) for a total screening solution. "InfoMart Solutions for Smart Companies!"

Innovative Search Solutions
110 Pine Ave., Ste. 1080, Long Beach, CA 90802
562-435-9399
Doctor Search, the first computer program for the insurance and legal industries, offers users the quickest, easiest, most accurate, most comprehensive and current information and background on physicians they need for evaluations, treatment, expert testimony or medical records review.

InteQuest, Inc.
14232 Marsh Lane, Suite 102, Addison, TX 75501
972-620-9313
InteQuest, Inc., taking the guesswork out of employee selection, provides pre-employment screening. This assessment tool identifies counter-productive behaviors such as substance abuse, work place violence, employee theft, insurance fraud and sabotage. By making better hiring decisions you increase productivity, reduce turnover, and reduce workers' comp. issues.

InterActive Voice Data & Fax, Inc.
15400 19 Mile Rd., Ste. 175, Clinton Township, MI 48038
800-774-8323
InterActive Voice, Data & Fax, Inc. provides HR professionals with customized, easy-to-use, cost-effective, automated, pre-employment screening systems that deliver qualified employee profiles immediately. By using the latest IVR/web technology, InterActive offers many enhancements over its competitors, including web access to reports and scheduling, geo-routing and WebCLICK.

James E. Van Ella & Associates
8420 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60631
773-693-6220
JEV, the leader in pre-employment background investigations, servicing a national and international clientele. State-of-the-art technology to accept orders online via the Internet, Intranet or proprietary software. JEV can deliver reports via fax, online, e-mail or fax on demand. Services available include customized reports, criminal, education, employment, references, MVR, professional license and much more. Encrypted dial-up transfer protocols. Seamless "one-click" partnerships with recruiting and pre-qualifying companies for a one stop hiring cycle.

Justifacts Credential Verification, Inc.
98 Devonshire Dr., P.O. Box 357, Delmont, PA 15626
724-468-5935
Justifacts is a nationwide background information service specializing in comprehensive personnel profiles. Our staff of trained researchers conduct in-depth professional and past employment interviews with supervisors. In addition, we verify employment, credit, driving, education, workers' compensation, criminal and civil records, professional license, etc., as requested. Make your next hiring decision based on the facts; use Justifacts.

Justifacts Credential Verification, Inc.
8085 Saltsburg Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15239
412-798-4790
Justifacts Credential Verification, Inc. is a nationwide background information service specializing in comprehensive personnel profiles. Our staff of trained researchers conduct in-depth professional and past employment interviews with supervisors. In addition, we verify employment, credit and driving histories, education records, workers' compensation, criminal and civil records, professional licenses, etc., as requested. Make your next hiring decision based on the facts; use Justifacts.

Maglio, Inc.
2180 SR 434 West, Suite 4150, Longwood, FL 32779
800-725-5051
Maglio, Inc. provides comprehensive pre-employment background checks as well as exit interviews. We offer reasonable pricing, fast turnarounds and online communications.

MHS Organizational Effectiveness Group
908 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY 14120-2016
MHS OEG is a leading publisher of recruitment, benchmarking, and development tools designed to help employees/clients enhance organizational effectiveness and productivity. The BarOn EQ-i is the leading scientifically validated measure of Emotional Intelligence. It measures one's ability to deal with environmental demands and helps to predict one's success in life.

The Omnia Group
601 South Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606
813-254-9449
The Omnia Group's employee selection and management tools help companies hire the right person, the first time and manage them for peak performance. The Omnia Profile, a quick, easy to understand, professional assessment measures job fit to help reduce costly turnover. Visit our website at www.omniagroup.com.

OPeN-Online Professional Electronic Network
1650 Lake Shore Dr., Ste. 180, Columbus, OH 43216-0549
888-381-5656
OPeN, the Online Professional Electronic Network, is the premier, national, subscriber-based online information service. OPeN provides real-time access to criminal and driver records and other background check information from your PC, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, please call (888)381-5656 or visit our web site at www.openonline.com.

PeopleWise
1222 S. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 320, Richardson, TX 75081
800-631-8777
PeopleWise is a national pre-employment screening company. Designed to be fast, easy to use and legally compliant, PeopleWise's innovative desktop software allows companies to take control of their background checks. PeopleWise will allow you to make informed decisions.

Personnel Decisions International
2000 Plaza VII Tower, 45 S. Seventh St., Minneapolis, MN 55402-1614
800-633-4410
Personnel Decisions International is a global consulting firm based in organizational psychology. We use our expertise to define, measure and develop the capabilities needed to make organizations successful by growing the talents of their people, improving customer relationships and increasing organizational performance.

Pinkerton
15910 Ventura Blvd., Suite 900, Encino, CA 91436
800-232-7465
Pinkerton provides a broad range of human resource solutions to help clients hire and maintain qualified, honest employees. Using proven selection tools and screening strategies implemented with the latest technology, Pinkerton can help you increase employee retention and reduce the risks of negligent hiring.

Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations
6100 Fairview Rd., Ste. 615, Charlotte, NC 28210
888-774-9600
A worldwide organization providing risk assessments; crisis management related to kidnap, extortion, product tampering, and workplace violence; executive protection; investigations; global intelligence; employee screening and background verifications; employee hotlines and awareness programs; and logistics consulting.

Premier Information Access Systems
123 N. College Ave., Ste. 250, Fort Collins, CO 80524
888-447-3595
Premier Information Access Systems (PIAS), a nationwide leader in low-priced background checking products, is dedicated to providing your organization with the tools necessary to make educated hiring decisions. We offer our clients the most powerful combination of technology, experience and service available, with turnaround times that can't be beat.

PreScreen America, Inc.
505 W. Abram St., 2nd Floor, Arlington, TX 76051
800-440-2568
PreScreen America provides worldwide background investigation services with its innovative use of information technology-raising expectations and redefining the standard of service. PSA's online technology creates the unique opportunity for our clients to partner with a team of highly trained professional investigators to provide complete and total background screenings. Call (800)440-2568 and ask about our 90-day pilot program.

Professional Dynametric Programs
2250 Corporate Circle Dr., Ste. 390, Henderson, NV 89014
702-990-7000
The Professional Dynametric Programs (PDP) are multi-application, computerized management programs that are designed to (1) assist with job screening and selection; (2) improve communication; (3) facilitate team-building efforts; (4) support effective coaching; (5) develop training and career development plans; and (6) motivate people to higher levels of productivity and satisfaction.

Professional Research Services, Inc.
7151 Metro Blvd., Suite 210, Minneapolis, MN 55439
800-886-4777
National provider of full-service background screening and profile assessment services for employment purposes. Educating our clients and assisting them in making solid, long-term hiring decisions by providing accurate in-depth information on their prospective candidates. Developing new and enhanced services to meet the changing needs of clients we serve.

Quick Search
2639 Walnut Hill Lane, Ste. 109, Dallas, TX 75229
214-358-2840
Background investigations nationwide; criminal, driving and credit records; employment history and education verification; online ordering, email or fax.

Research Associates, Inc.
27999 Clemens Rd., Westlake, OH 44145
440-892-1000
Pre-employment investigations, specializing in executive and management level inquiries. Consulting services related to employee recruitment and selection.

Robert Arden & Associates, Inc.
450 Skokie Blvd., Suite 604, Northbrook, IL 60062
847-480-9050
For 25 years Robert Arden & Associates has specialized in background screening services nationwide for all types of applicants. Our experienced professionals deliver a complete range of services in an accurate, timely and economical manner. We offer our clients the capability to order only the background services they require. Additionally, you can order any reports online at www.robertarden.com.

RSI - Records Search, Inc.
6365 Taft St., Suite 2000, Hollywood, FL 33024
800-881-5993
RSI, a national pre-employment screening company recently merged with Total Information Services, Inc. (TISI). This union formed one of the largest full service screening organizations in the country. RSI's sister companies include DAC Services, World Gaming Network (WGN), Healthcare Employment Screening Services (HES), United States Merchants Association (USMA) and The Guide to Background Investigations.

Stress Management Consulting
2223 Avenida Oliva, San Clemente, CA 92673
949-498-0873
Stress Management Consulting provides stress management and anger management training workshops throughout the United States. International trainers are also available. We also provide pre-employment assessments.

Total Information Services
4500 South 129 East Ave., Ste. 200, Tulsa, OK 74134-5885
800-331-9175
Total Information Services, Inc. (TISI), supplies pre-employment screening information and services to more than 30,000 employers through its various operating divisions. TISI's companies, DAC Services, RSI, USMA, WGN and HES, are market leaders in the trucking, gaming, retail, health care, aviation, staffing, financial, hi-tech and manufacturing industries.

USA-FACT, Inc.
6200 Sycamore Canyon Blvd., Ste. A, Riverside, CA 92507
909-656-7800
USA-FACT is a national company providing both background and drug screening services to both large and small companies. We provide a quick turnaround and online access of reliable information on both services. Our quality and price will attract you but our service will keep you.

U.S. Investigations Services, Inc.
1137 Branchton Rd., P.O. Box 26, Annandale, PA 16018-0026
888-794-8747
U.S. Investigations Services, Inc. is the largest investigative service company in North America with more than 45 years of industry experience and more than 700 full-time employees. USIS provides field investigations, electronic background research and confirmation services.

Vance International Security Services
10467 White Granite Dr., Oakton, VA 22124
800-533-6754
Vance International is the recognized leader in premium protective services and training. Benefit from full-service security including executive protection, uniformed protection, investigations, due diligence, crisis management, strike security, temporary labor, immigration/customs consulting, and security training. For more information, call 800-533-6754, or visit us at www.vancesecurity.com.

Vericon Resources, Inc.
2358 Perimeter Park Dr., Ste. 370, Atlanta, GA 30341
800-795-3784
Vericon Resources is a premier pre-employment screening firm. Background investigations are conducted for midsize to Fortune 500 companies. Our ultimate goal is for clients to be able to hire qualified, productive employees.

Verifications, Inc.
920 Second Avenue South, Ste. 610, Minneapolis, MN 55402
800-735-3002
A national provider of pre-employment background investigations for business.

Verified Credentials, Inc.
20890 Kenbridge Court, Lakeville, MN 55044
612-985-7200
Verified Credentials, Inc. (VCI), has been teaming with human resource departments nationwide since 1984. VCI provides pre-employment background verifications for criminal, credit/financial, driving, CDL, employment academic, references, professional license, social security trace and medical sanctions. VCI provides on-line service and a personal account manager.

The Wackenhut Corporation Investigations Division
4200 Wackenhut Dr., Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
800-275-8310
Worldwide provider of investigative support services. Including but not limited to pre-employment background screening, hotline services, due diligence, public records research, internal investigations, internal intelligence services and executive protection.

Wonderlic, Inc.
1795 N. Butterfield, Libertyville, IL 60048
800-963-7542
Wonderlic recruits and selects the most qualified job applicants for your company. It provides a service that is critical to your organization's success in today's competitive, global marketplace. For the past 62 years, Wonderlic has helped thousands of organizations make better hiring decisions by providing the finest state-of-the-art assessment technology that produces high-quality testing devices and selecting functions. Before you make your next job offer, call us, Wonderlic, at 800-963-7542, to discuss the benefits of enhancing your current decision-making process.

Yale Associates, Inc.
1150 Portion Rd., Ste. 1, Holtsville, NY 11742
516-732-4400
Yale Associates is the industry leader in web-based pre-employment nationwide. Yale specializes in customized solutions for high volume/multiple location accounts requiring timely, comprehensive information, in a unique, interactive, web-based environment.

ZeroRisk HR
12222 Merit Dr., Dallas, TX 75251
800-827-5991
ZeroRisk Hiring System is a unique business tool to assist employers in making the right hiring choice the first time. By combining an objective behavioral assessment with the discipline of behavior-description interviewing, ZeroRisk Hiring System provides a proven, practical means for reducing hiring risks to the lowest possible level.