Background Investigations:

 

Background checks or background investigations involve the process of looking up and compiling criminal, commercial, and financial records (in certain instances) of an individual.

 

The amount of information included on a background check depends on the sensitivity of the reason for which it is conducted.  For example, someone seeking employment at a minimum wage job would be subject to far fewer requirements than somebody applying to work for the a governmental agency requiring a security clearance.

 

Information gathered during a background check includes, but is not limited to:

 

Litigation records

 

Citizenship, immigration, or legal working status

 

Driving and vehicle records

 

Employment records

 

Military records

 

Education verification

 

Character reference Checks

 

Identity and address verification

 

Credit history (in certain situations)

 

Criminal history reports