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Background Verification & drug testing

About NAPBS Accreditation

Governed by strict standards, the NAPBS Accreditation is a widely recognized seal of

approval that brings national recognition to a background-screening organization for its commitment to excellence,

accountability, professionalism and continued improvement.

Of the estimated 3,000+ screening firms in the U.S.,

AAIM is one of only 48 background-screening firms

who have earned this distinction and the only

one in Missouri.

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Federal, state and county checks are investigated back to the source documents through the court system, Highway Patrol and other government agencies. Employment and education verifications, and professional and personal references, are handled by skilled professionals who research your request from start to finish.

All criminal record searches are conducted for the standard seven (7) year history. AAIMCheck will comply with the FCRA, federal, state and local laws.

Background Verification ServicesAt AAIMCheck we know that the top factor in selecting a background check provider is turn-around time, and the number two factor is service. Our clients receive turn-around time and service that is best in the business.

98% turn-around within 2 business days

Customer response within one business day of communication

We offer the full range of searches:Identity Development • Social Security Trace

Investigative • County Criminal Record Search

• State Criminal Record Search

• Federal Criminal Record Search

• National Criminal Supplemental Database Search

• Expanded National Criminal Supplemental Database Search

• National Sex Offender Database Search

• County Civil Record Search

• Federal Civil Record Search

• Division of Family Services Search (Missouri)

• Office of Inspector General (OIG) Search

• Office of Foreign Assets Control (Terrorist Watch List) Search

Verification • Employment Verification

• Workers’ Compensation History

• Professional Reference Interview

• Personal Reference Interview

• Department of Transportation (DOT) Search

Credentials • Professional License Verification

• Education Verification

• Instant Driving Record Search

• E-Verify and I-9 Audit

Credit Report • Employment Credit Report

Criminal Assessment Guidance • AAIM CIA (Criminal Individualized

Assessment)

Expanded National Criminal Supplemental Database Search

B a c k g r o u n d V e r i f i c a t i o n & d r u g t e s t i n g

“I would tell other

companies that

AAIMCheck is a great

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only are the results

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there is very helpful.

Anytime I have a

question or need

help, I can rely on

our contact to assist

immediately and the

response times are

great.”


IDENTITY DEVELOPMENTSocial Security TraceA Social Security Trace will identify the following information:

• Validation of Social Security number

• Address history from when the applicant’s credit was established

• A date frame of when the first time an address was used and the last time an address was used

• Name variations (i.e., maiden name)

• The state the Social Security number was issued

• The year the Social Security number was issued

• Provide any type of death record information

A Social Security Trace is a good starting point to determine what additional searches should be conducted for an applicant’s background. This search will assist you in conducting a more comprehensive background check.

INVESTIGATIVECounty Criminal Record SearchA County Criminal Record Search provides information on an applicant’s criminal history within the county limits. A county will have the most up-to-date information and can be performed when a statewide criminal record search is unavailable. County criminal record searches are conducted for the standard seven (7) year history, except if an agreement with the client is established during the account setup process.

State Criminal Record SearchA State Criminal Record Search provides information, gathered from the counties and state repository, about an individual’s criminal history in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) guidelines. Not all states have a repository or make their repositories available to the public.

Federal Criminal Record SearchThe United States is divided into ninety-four (94) fed-eral judicial districts. Criminal history from individual districts may include, but is not limited to: homicide, mail fraud, interstate trafficking, robbery of a bank or Post Office, crimes aboard an aircraft or civil rights violations. This check represent a small percentage of criminal cases, however are serious offenses in some cases. The Federal Criminal Record Search does not overlap with the county and state level searches. Federal criminal record searches are conducted for the standard seven (7) year history, except if an agreement with the client is established during the account setup process.


National Criminal Supplemental Database SearchThe National Criminal Supplemental Database is compiled from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, county and statewide criminal record repositories, State Department of Corrections, and the National Sex Offender Database. This search is for supplemental purposes only and should not be used as a standalone search to determine an individual’s past criminal history. If a criminal record is identified within this search, further verification should be conducted in order to confirm the most recent information is provided.

Expanded National Criminal Supplemental Database Search The National Criminal Supplemental Database is compiled from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, county and statewide criminal record repositories, State Department of Corrections and the National Sex Offender database. This search will automatically conduct a Social Security Trace and will gather all current and past alias names in order to perform a national criminal search through the criminal database. This search is for supplemental purposes only and should not be used as a standalone search to determine an individual’s past crim-inal history. If a criminal record is identified within this search, further verification will be conducted in order to confirm the most recent information is provided.

“AAIMCheck is a

great company to

use. Not only are

the results fast, but

everyone there is

very helpful. Anytime

I have a question or

need help, I can rely

on our contact to

assist immediately

and the response

times

are great.”

Bring Clarity to Your Candidate!


National Sex Offender Database SearchThe National Sex Offender Database Search is the only US government search that links public state, territorial, and tribal sex offender registries to one location. This search presents the most up-to-date information as provided by each jurisdiction and may include, but is not limited to: sexual offenses and violent crimes that are sexual in nature. Information about individuals who appear on this list is dependent on the individual states’ registry requirements.

County Civil Record SearchA County Civil Record Search provides information on an applicant’s civil history within the county limits. This search will provide past or current civil proceedings which may include, but is not limited to, disputes between individuals and organizations that involve compensation awarded to the victim, bankruptcies, divorce and other matters. Civil history differs from county criminal history in that the subject can be either the plaintiff or the defendant. County civil record searches are conducted for the standard seven (7) year history, except if an agreement with the client is established during the account setup process.

Federal Civil Record SearchThe United States is divided into ninety-four (94) federal judicial districts. Civil history from individual districts may include, but is not limited to, bankruptcy and civil rights violations. The Federal Civil Record Search does not overlap with the county searches. Federal civil record searches are conducted for the standard seven (7) year history, except if an agreement with the client is established during the account setup process.

Division of Family Services SearchThe Division of Family Services’ Search will provide information regarding child abuse and/or neglect. This service is only available in the State of Missouri and does not provide information from any other state.

Office of Inspector General (OIG) SearchThe Office of Inspector General (OIG) develops and distributes resources to assist the health care industry in its efforts to comply with the nation’s fraud and abuse laws and to educate the public about fraudulent schemes so they can protect themselves and report suspicious activities. OIG maintains the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE), a database which provides information to the public, health-care providers, patients and others relating to parties excluded from participation in the Medicare, Medicaid and all Federal health-care programs.

Office of Foreign Assets Control (Terrorist Watch List) SearchThe Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury administers and enforces econom-ic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign countries and regimes, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and other threats to the national security, foreign policy or economy of the United States.


“The prompt and

efficient service that

AAIMCheck provides

is what has pleased

me most.”

“I’ve been using

AAIMCheck for the

last 3 years and

couldn’t be happier

with the product. The

online system is so

easy to use, the

customer support

is wonderful, and

the speed at which

the background and

reference checks

are completed is

astonishing!”

VERIFICATIONEmployment VerificationAn applicant’s past or current employer is contacted to obtain the following information, but not limited to:

Some employers use external databases (third parties) to retain and verify employee information.

All information is not available from every employer; the information is based on the organization’s policies and personnel records.

Workers’ Compensation HistoryThe cost for an employer’s Workers’ Compensation insurance is on the rise. A good way to control the cost is to run a post-offer Workers’ Compensation history. The Workers’ Compensation search gives a claim history of past claims filed by the applicant. This is a good tool for controlling Workers’ Compensation costs by placing those who have a high claim history in the appropriate position.

This search is conducted at the state level and AAIMCheck complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employers should already have a Workers’ Compensation policy in place before requesting this search.

Professional Reference InterviewPerformance-related information is gathered through interviews with previous supervisors, co-workers, and/or employers. These structured interviews ask a variety of questions geared toward gaining insight into the applicant’s strengths/weaknesses, improvement areas, attendance, interpersonal skills, etc. This information can be used to help inform the employer as to whether or not the applicant would be a good fit for the organization.

By having AAIMCheck perform the interview, the employer receives an uninfluenced interview about the applicant. AAIMCheck can customize questions to tailor the interview to an organization’s needs.

Personal Reference InterviewInformation is gathered through interviews with family, friends, and/or acquaintances. These structured interviews ask a variety of questions geared toward gaining insight into the applicant’s character, their strengths/weaknesses in and out of the work environment, special skills or training the individual might have, as well as any other relevant information that pertaining to the individual. This information can be used to help inform the employer as to whether or not the applicant would be a good fit for the organization.

By having AAIMCheck perform the interview, the employer receives an uninfluenced interview about the applicant. AAIMCheck can customize questions to tailor the interview to an organization’s needs.

Department of Transportation (DOT) SearchEmployers of safety-sensitive transportation employees play a crucial role in ensuring our roadways are safe. Employers are responsible for developing and implementing a successful DOT workplace. A DOT search will provide drug/alcohol compliance information from past employers to ensure the DOT requirements have been met.

For information and “Best Practices for Employer DOT Programs” please visit: http://www.dot.gov/sites/dot.dev/files/docs/ODAPC_Random%20Testing%20Brochure.pdf


• Dates of employment • Positions held • Status/type of employment • Reason for separation

• Wage information • Evaluation data (i.e., questions for the employer)

Evaluation data can be customized to comply with your organization’s needs


CREDENTIALSProfessional License VerificationOur License Verification feature is used to verify an applicant’s professional license held by a government agency or private institution. The following information is obtained, but not limited to:

• State of issuance • Date of issuance • Expiration date of license • Disciplinary action informationAll information is not available from every government agency or private institution; the information is based on the government agency or private institution’s policies.

Education VerificationAn applicant’s educational institution is contacted to obtain the following information, but not limited to:

• Dates of attendance • Degree claimed • Major claimed • Date the degree receivedSome institutions use external databases (third parties) to retain and verify student information. All information is not available from every institution; the information is based on the institution’s policies.

Instant Driving Record aka Motor Vehicle ReportInstant Driving Record, a.k.a. Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), is an up-to-date report that provides a detailed history of suspensions, violations, and any other information regarding a person’s driving history. Depending upon the state, a search of a person’s driving records typically covers the last three (3) to seven (7) years.

E-Verify and I-9 Audit E-Verify, along with an I-9 audit for each hire, are the best means available for determining employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. AAIMCheck’s I-9 audit is done prior to submitting new hire information. AAIMCheck manages the process and ensures compliance with the ever-changing E-Verify regulations.

E-Verify is operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). AAIMCheck utilizes this system to verify the work status of new hires by submitting information from an employee’s I-9 form to SSA and DHS.


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EMPLOYMENT CREDIT REPORTEmployment Credit ReportAn Employment Credit Report will give an employer beneficial information on an applicant’s sense of financial responsibility. This report is a good tool to use when hiring for a position that involves fiscal responsibilities. An Employment Credit Report does not reveal credit scores, account numbers, or spousal information. The Employment Credit Report gives details on an individual’s information, which include:

• Financial and credit summary • Name variations (i.e., maiden name)

• Current and past employers • Address history

• Account history • Public records (i.e., tax liens, judgments, and bankruptcy information)

• Prior inquiries • Fraud detection

CRIMINAL ASSESSMENT GUIDANCEAAIM CIA (Criminal Individualized Assessment)AAIM CIA provides empirical guidance, compliance assistance and documentation of process to employers when they use criminal record information.

In 2012, the EEOC issued 52 pages of new guidance regarding employers’ use of criminal records for employment screening purposes. It is a major focus of the EEOC and they have gone from less than 50 investigations in 2006 to nearly 600 in 2012. In 2012, the EEOC recovered $365.2 million in settlements. There were 99,412 cases filed with the EEOC in 2012.

Meanwhile, the courts, through the negligent hiring doctrine, are increasingly imposing an obligation on employers to assess the nature of the job, its degree of risk to third parties and perform a reasonable background investigation to ensure the applicant is competent and fit for employment—and criminal records are major part of the investigation.

AAIM CIA is an online assessment tool developed with industry experts and employment law attorneys that allows employers to assess the job, the offense and obtain practical “job-related and consistent with business necessity” guidance while ensuring EEOC guidelines are followed and the process is documented.

Employer Benefits • Real time, empirical, case-by-case guidance for • Documentation of Individualized Assessment

criminal hits • Policy and procedure documents that coordinate • Ensured company consistency across hiring offices,

with the program criminal record evaluators, job positions

Features of AAIM CIA • On-line, real-time, web assessment • Step-by-step evaluation • Short, intuitive interface. Minimal data entry • Robust framework for jobs/differing locations/employee

permissions/security • Policy and Procedure Documentation that • Fully customizable if needed for outlier jobs, sensitivities,

aligns with the program offenses



DRUG NAME 5-Panel 9-Panel 10-Panel

Amphetamine/ Methamphetamine

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Cannabinoid (THC) • • •Cocaine • • •Opiates • • •Phencyclidine (PCP) • • •Barbiturates • •Benzodiazepines • •Propoxyphene • •Methadone • •Methaqualone •

Expanded panels for Medical Professional monitoring are also available. Expanded opiate panels include:

codeine, morphine, hydrocodone (Vicodin/Lortab) and hyrdromorphone (Dilaudid).

Drug Panel Descriptions

Drug Testing ServiceAt AAIMCheck we know that testing options, national testing site coverage, and great customer service are important to you. That is why we provide a full range of services including:

A full array of testing options Nationwide drug-testing collection site coverage

Customer contact within 1 business day of request Easy requests and results through our background checking platform

Substance abuse is a reality that continues to significantly impact businesses. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, alcohol and drug abuse has been estimated to cost American businesses roughly 81 billion dollars in lost productivity in just one year. For more statistics visit:

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance: http://www.ndwa.org/

AAIM will follow proper protocol in regards to employment drug testing services, including but not limited to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Transportation (“DOT”), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) guidelines and any applicable federal, state and local laws.

We Offer a Full Range of Services:

Urine Testing

Oral Fluid Testing

Hair Testing

Alcohol Testing

Medical Review Officer

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Urine TestingOur vendors are industry-leading providers of urine drug testing services. Their SAMHSA1-certified laboratories conduct urine drug analyses in accordance with DHHS2 and DOT3 requirements. Testing of non-regulated specimens is conducted using comparable stringent protocols.

More than 36 Patient Service Centers (PSC) in and around the St. Louis metro region (thousands more nationwide) offer a full range of testing services and provide prompt turnaround time. Uniform laboratory processes and a standardized computer platform provide reporting regardless of the testing location.

Standard urine drug testing panels range from 5 drugs to 10 drugs. Specimen validity testing (ph, specific gravity and creatinine) is conducted on every urine sample to detect adulterants or specimen substitution resulting from a donor’s attempts to mask drug use.

Oral Fluid TestingOral fluid drug testing programs provide a simple method to collect chain-of-custody drug screen specimens almost anywhere. The oral fluid collection is directly observed, making it less susceptible to specimen adulteration.The donor simply opens the sealed collection device, places it in his or her mouth, and the collector transfers the specimen into the transport tube for shipment to the laboratory. If you prefer that someone outside of your organization performs the oral fluid collection, our vendors operate one of the largest networks of PSCs in the US with personnel trained in chain-of-custody protocol. The extensive network provides your employees convenient access to a PSC.



Because oral fluid specimens require much lower screening levels than urine, our vendors perform the initial screening test by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) microplate technology. ELISA is one of the current screening methods with adequate sensitivity to detect drugs of abuse in oral fluid specimens. Our vendors offer confirmation of presumptive positive screens using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or GC/MS/MS.

Results for specimens that screen negative for all drugs are generally available within 24 hours after specimens are received at the laboratory. Results for confirmation testing of presumptive positive screens are usually available within an additional 72 hours.

Hair TestingHair testing for drugs of abuse offers a window of detection that is much larger and goes back in time much farther than urine testing. Drugs of abuse that were used up to 90 days prior to hair sampling can be detected.

Collection can be done at one of the many PSCs located throughout the United States or at the location of your choice when a collector is scheduled in advance of testing. Because collection can be directly observed, it is less susceptible to specimen adulteration.

The initial screening test is performed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) microplate technology. ELISA is one of the current screening methods with the sensitivity to detect drugs in hair specimens. Presumptive positive screens are confirmed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or GC/MS/MS. Results for specimens that screen negative for all drugs are generally available within 24 hours after specimens are received at the laboratory. Results for confirmation testing of presumptive positive screens are usually available within an additional 72 hours.

Alcohol TestingOur vendors offer instant saliva alcohol testing at many of the more than 1,000 PSCs nationwide. The test is performed on-site by trained professionals to obtain an immediate result. This process conforms to the Department of Transportation (DOT) model specifications for screening devices that measure alcohol in bodily fluids. In the event that a positive screen is obtained with the instant test, a DOT-required breath alcohol confirmation can be performed at a solutions collection network location.

Medical Review OfficerA Medical Review Officer (MRO) is a licensed physician who is responsible for receiving and reviewing laboratory results generated by an employer’s drug testing program and evaluating medical explanations for certain drug test results. All positive lab results are sent to an MRO for review.

An MRO acts as an independent and impartial “gatekeeper” and an advocate for the accuracy and integrity of the drug testing process. The MRO provides quality assurance reviews of the drug testing process for the specimens under the purview; determines if there is a legitimate medical explanation for laboratory confirmed positive, adulterated, substituted and invalid drug test results; ensures the timely flow of test results and other information to employers; and protects the confidentiality of the drug testing information

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