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Criminal Records Check
Hiring the right people isn’t just about qualifications—it’s also about trust and safety. With our Criminal Records Check service, we help your organization minimize risks by verifying the background of potential employees before they become part of your team. A secure, compliant, and trustworthy workforce starts with making informed hiring decisions backed by verified history.
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What is Criminal Records Check?
A Criminal Records Check is a critical part of pre-employment screening where an individual’s criminal history is assessed to ensure they pose no risk to your workplace, clients, or overall business reputation. This process includes checking for past convictions, pending charges, and any other legal issues tied to the candidate. It is a standard yet essential step in building a safe and compliant organization.
We perform a thorough search across national criminal databases to uncover any records tied to an applicant. This includes accessing government sources, police databases, and legal records to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. By cross-checking multiple data points, we provide a well-rounded view of an individual’s legal history, ensuring peace of mind during the hiring process.
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Provincial & Local Court Checks
Different provinces and territories may have their own databases and court records, which we include in our screenings. Local offenses that may not be recorded nationally are caught through our deep provincial-level checks. This ensures that every corner is covered—whether the incident was minor or severe, national or local, recent or dated.
Real-Time Police Verification
To maintain the highest accuracy, our team collaborates directly with authorized police departments for real-time verification. This ensures that the data provided is recent, accurate, and officially confirmed by law enforcement sources. It adds an extra layer of credibility to the background check process and builds trust with your internal HR and compliance teams
Industries We Serve
Alarm Response Services are essential for:
Retail stores and shopping malls
Healthcare facilities and hospitals
Warehouses and logistics centers
Construction sites and development projects
Residential complexes and condominiums
Commercial office buildings
Identity Confirmation & Cross-Referencing
We verify the candidate’s identity using government-issued documents and cross-reference them with official criminal records. This avoids any false matches or errors that may arise due to common names or outdated information. Our identity verification process includes biometric matching and secure digital documentation, ensuring authenticity at every level.
Different industries have unique risk factors and regulatory standards, which is why we tailor our screening to meet sector-specific needs. Whether you’re hiring for security, healthcare, childcare, finance, or transportation, we adjust our checklists accordingly. This not only boosts compliance but also protects your organization from industry-specific liabilities.
Integration With Recruitment Workflow
Our criminal background checks are integrated into our larger recruitment and onboarding process. Before any candidate is shortlisted for interviews, a preliminary screening is initiated. Once selected, they undergo the full criminal record check as part of their pre-employment documentation. This seamless integration saves time, ensures consistency, and helps us identify red flags early in the process.
Confidential and Ethical Handling of Information
We handle all background data with the utmost confidentiality. Our protocols align with Canadian privacy laws and employment standards. All information is securely stored, and we only disclose results that are relevant and permitted by law. Candidates are also informed about the process and sign consent forms, ensuring ethical transparency at every step.
Ongoing Rechecks for Long-Term Guards
Background checks aren’t just a one-time formality. For long-term assignments or permanent staff, we conduct periodic rechecks to ensure ongoing compliance and vigilance. A guard’s record may change after hiring, and re-verification ensures that no new offenses have been committed that could jeopardize your organization’s safety. This proactive approach reflects our commitment to continuous security.