Frequently Asked Questions Why should we conduct pre-employment screenings or background checks? What information is included for a background check? How long does it take to get background check results? How do I get a perspective employee's information to you? How do I receive completed reports? How accurate is your information? What kind of information is provided? What if I lose a report and need another copy? What is the cost of a background check? What does a completed background check look like? Do you offer any discounts? What forms of payment do you accept? How do I reach someone at Total Logistics Consulting Investigative Services? Is my information secure? Why should we conduct pre-employment screenings or background checks? [back to top] About 47% of all applicants knowingly falsify their resumes or applications! Approximately 1/3 of all employees regularly steal from their employers! Internal theft (employees) cause 85% more shortage/loss than shoplifting! Between 1971 and 1988, internal theft increased from $16 billion to over $200 billion! You want to reduce the risk of hiring individuals that have theft, violence, drugs, or any other problems that might become YOUR problem, and cause your company issues in the future. 20% of all business failures are caused by internal theft! Information is power, and obtaining that information is what we do for you. Your competition is conducting background checks! A good potential candidate is most likely to be hired quickly, and the best candidate is one that has been processed through a Total Logistics Consulting Investigative Services background check. The job market can be competitive and you don’t want to wait for search results to get someone hired! Total Logistics Consulting Investigative Services can conduct your background investigation and have results back to you fast, but more importantly, it is done accurately and thoroughly, so nothing is missed. What information is included for a background check? [back to top] We provide information according to your specific needs. Typically, we verify your subject’s name, date of birth, social security number, perform a criminal records search, and if applicable, can search Sex Offender Registries. We provide you with misdemeanor and felony charges, including dates and dispositions in an easy to read summary report for each applicant. See our services list for other possible searches you may wish to include in your custom package. How long does it take to get background check results? [back to top] We strive for a 72-hour or less turnaround time. Many areas and locations are even faster, some even same day!  Nationwide, there are a few areas that may take longer due to court stipulations or inclement weather. How do I send an applicant's information to you? [back to top] There are several options, and we are flexible in working with what works best for you.  Total Logistics Consulting Investigative Services can provide you with a one-page release form for your company to use in your recruiting process.  Just have your applicant complete the form, then fax it to us. Or, we can set up an online entry form designed specifically for your company, so any location/branch can send it from anywhere in the USA online and for free! Or you may wish to have your applicant fill out the online entry at your location.  You can also email us the information if you choose.  Whatever method you choose, we are dedicated to servicing you in a manner that makes your job easier! How do I receive completed reports? [back to top] Most of our clients prefer to have their reports emailed, as this expedites the results process. You also can save them via computer indefinitely, or print as needed.  We can mail or fax results as well if requested. How accurate is your information? [back to top] Our information is as accurate as the day we process it. It has been said "It is the best possible check that can be performed without sending people to county courthouses to do physical file reviews." Search 300 million Criminal Records Nationwide Sex Offender Registries Criminal records from state agencies such as county courts, Department of Public Safety, Department of Corrections and Administrative Office of Courts The Criminal Background Check is perfect for individuals who want to look into a person’s possible criminal background. Search criminal records in a single state or broaden the scope with a national search. Get instant access to their criminal history, ranging from moving violations to more serious crimes which may have included prison and/or probation. What kind of information is provided? [back to top] Total Logistics Consulting Investigative Services has introduced the most complete method of screening offered on the market. After research into background screening and methods used to avoid detection by individuals, the following process was developed: To ensure you have correct information for the candidate, we suggest you get a copy of their driver’s license, a social security number and a signed release. When this information is submitted to us, we do a Social Security Trace to find all locations and names used under that number. Based on these findings, a search is completed on each name found. The reason for this added process is to locate records found on individuals who have changed their name since a conviction and to ensure that correct names were given on the application. What if I lose a report and need another copy? [back to top] All of our results are saved and backed up nightly. All you have to do is request a reprint and it will be sent to you immediately, no problem. What is the cost of a background check? [back to top] Our cost is determined by volume and location, and how in depth you want to search. However, if you process just a few a year, our prices beat the competition, hands down! It's a win-win situation for you either way. What does a completed background check look like? [back to top] We can tailor this to your specific need, but Click Here to view a sample report. Do you offer any discounts? [back to top] Yes, we offer bulk, volume, and repeat orders at a reduced rate. What forms of payment do you accept? [back to top] Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Google Checkout, PayPal How do I reach someone at Total Logistics Consulting Investigative Services? [back to top] Many options are available to you. Please click here to contact us. Is my information secure? [back to top] Please consider that with many of our other services, we handle information for hundreds of thousands of individuals around the country. If we allowed others to have access to this information for any reason, intentional or not, we would be out of business. Our stance on the information collected and returned on the screening process is that this information is yours and only yours. It is our job to guard and protect your information.