Hiring a new employee is an important decision—and having the right screening process in place ensures you’re building a team you can trust. Whether you’re onboarding one candidate or hiring at scale, National Background Check, Inc. (NBCI) offers fast, compliant, and customizable pre-employment screening services for employers of all sizes.
In this guide, we’ll walk through the step-by-step process to help employers quickly and easily set up background checks, fingerprinting, and drug screening with NBCI.
Why Pre-Employment Screening Matters
A thorough background screening helps you:
- Verify candidate qualifications
- Mitigate risk of workplace theft or fraud
- Maintain regulatory compliance (especially for healthcare, childcare, and DOT roles)
- Protect your business reputation and employees
Step-by-Step: Setting Up Pre-Employment Screening with NBCI
Step 1: Identify the Screening Services You Need
NBCI offers a variety of screening solutions to meet industry and role-specific needs:
- FBI and State Fingerprinting (BCI, FDLE, etc.)
- Expedited FBI Background Checks
- Drug Screening (DOT & Non-DOT, 5-panel, 10-panel, etc.)
- International Background Checks
Need help selecting services? Contact NBCI for a customized screening package.
Step 2: Create an Employer Account
To get started:
- Visit NBCI’s Employer Services page
- Submit your contact information and screening needs
- An NBCI representative will guide you through account setup and answer any compliance-related questions
This account allows you to manage candidates, submit requests, and access results securely.
Step 3: Collect Candidate Information
Once your account is active, you’ll gather and submit essential candidate details, including:
- Full name and date of birth
- Job title or industry
- Required documentation (e.g., ORI numbers for fingerprinting)
- Email address and consent forms
NBCI can email candidates directly with instructions and appointment links.
Step 4: Schedule the Screening
Depending on the services requested, NBCI will:
- Provide LiveScan fingerprinting at one of many convenient locations
- Mail FD-258 fingerprint cards if your candidate is out of state
- Schedule drug testing at a partner collection site
- Process background check requests electronically for quick turnaround
Appointments can be scheduled online or by phone, and most results are returned in 24–72 hours.
Step 5: Access Results Securely
You’ll receive results via:
- Secure online portal
- Encrypted email
- Physical mailing (if requested)
For ongoing hiring, NBCI can set up automated or bulk screening solutions for high-volume employers.
NBCI Helps Employers Stay Compliant
NBCI stays up to date with:
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- DOT drug testing regulations
- State licensing board requirements
- Privacy and data protection standards
Our team ensures your screenings are legally sound and accurately processed.
Ready to Start Screening?
NBCI makes it easy for employers to implement compliant, secure, and fast pre-employment screening programs—backed by decades of experience.
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