Get a Free Quote

Fast, Accurate, & Compliant Employee Background Checks

Trusted for nearly 25 years by thousands of employers nationwide for fast, accurate, and compliant employee background checks.

Request a Free Quote
Explore Our Services

Certification & Accreditation

Why Choose Us

The Employers Choice Screening Difference

We are a Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) accredited firm. Employers Choice Screening puts an emphasis on and invests our resources in Compliance, Quality Assurance, Information Security, and Customer Service, offering the best overall investment value to all our clients. When you choose us as your employee background screening company, we provide you with a competitive price offering, the highest levels of quality assurance and security procedures to protect your investment.

FCRA-Accredited & U.S.-Based

Compliant with national standards and data privacy.

Fast Turnaround

Get results within 24-48 hours.

Smart Screening Portal

Easy-to-use online platform with progress tracking.

Dedicated Account Manager

Personalised support for your hiring team.

Get a Free Quote
Learn More About Our Process

Our Services

Timely, Accurate and Reliable Results

Employers Choice Screening is the trusted employer background checks provider of clients large and small, private and public; from the baker to the banker. We can partner with your team to create a tailor-made package suiting your industry’s needs.

Criminal Record Searches

County, state, and federal searches to ensure safe and compliant hiring.

Resume & Credential Verification

Confirm employment history, education, and professional licenses.

International Background Checks

Verify candidates across borders with global screening reach.

Occupational Health Services

Pre-employment medicals and fit-for-duty assessments.

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Prevent risk and maintain workplace safety with reliable lab-based testing.

View All Screening Services

Why Choose Us

Easy to Use Solutions For You

Employers Choice Screening offers a secure, robust, and effective web-based solution, allowing you to streamline your hiring process by utilizing our advanced business intelligence tools and finding the best configurable workflow to meet your hiring need
  • A mobile-enabled electronic background check process that includes electronic applicant consent and authorization capabilities and automatic compliance with all required FCRA forms and notifications
  • Create a personalized applicant ordering portal/branded landing page for applicants to access
  • Orders may be placed manually using our user-friendly data entry option by your HR staff
  • A complete system integration with the most popular or commonly used HR Applicant Tracking systems
Learn More

Interactive 50 State Compliance Guide

Gain access to our 50 State Compliance Guide and sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates in screening compliance.

Get a Free Quote

Your information is secure & confidential.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Their Experience

From small businesses to national corporations, our clients count on Employers Choice Screening for accurate background check results, responsive service, and complete peace of mind. Here’s what our clients have to say.

"Finally - a background screening partner we can depend on."

★★★★★

Our company uses Employers Choice Screening for criminal background checks and education verifications on all new hires. The reports are clear, compliant, and ready within 48 hours. The Smart Screening Portal makes it super easy to share results with our leadership team. ECS really understands Colorado’s unique compliance environment, and their customer service team is always proactive. I recommend them to anyone hiring in the Rockies!

Criminal Background Checks

Eva Nonglookwaa

“They take the guesswork out of candidate verification."

★★★★★

Before Employers Choice Screening, verifying education and employment history was a nightmare. Now, everything happens in one secure dashboard. Their verification team is meticulous, professional, and communicates quickly, it’s made our hiring process truly stress-free.

Employment & Education Verification

Rueanne Arras

“Fast results and zero compliance headaches.”

★★★★★

We hire internationally and needed a provider who understands global compliance. Employers Choice Screening handled everything, from identity verification to foreign credential checks, faster than expected. Their expertise has been a game-changer for our overseas recruiting.

Drug & Health Screening

Molly Campos

“Exactly what our growing business needed.”

★★★★★

I’ve worked with a few background screening companies before, but Employers Choice Screening really stands out. Their Smart Screening Portal is so easy to use, I can check the status of each report in seconds. We hire for tech roles and need quick turnarounds, and ECS always delivers within 48 hours. The team is super friendly, answers every little question, and genuinely cares about helping us stay compliant. They’ve made my HR job so much easier!

Custom Screening Package

Shanilka N.

"Global hires made easy and secure."

★★★★★

We hire internationally and needed a provider who understands global compliance. ECS handled everything — from identity verification to foreign credential checks — faster than expected. Their expertise has been a game-changer for our overseas recruiting.

International Background Screening

Miralda Hernandez
Get a Free Quote
Talk to a Screening Specialist

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Get a Free Quote
1. What do employers look for in a background check?
The criminal background check is the most commonly used type of background check by employers. It verifies a candidate’s criminal history to ensure the safety and qualifications of the workforce, helping employers make informed hiring decisions.
A background check usually takes around one to two days, depending on the information being verified.
US background check compliance requires adherence to federal, state, and local laws, primarily the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, ensuring fair and non-discriminatory practices.
Pre-employment screening is the process of verifying a job candidate’s background, qualifications, and suitability for a position before they are officially hired.
Get a Free Quote
Facebook X-twitter Linkedin Youtube