Las Vegas Background Checks

Health Street offers a variety of background screening options in the city of Las Vegas. Employers may choose from packages for criminal database checks, DOT background checks, healthcare background checks, and resume verification. If only a specific background screening is needed, we also offer individual database checks or the option to "build your own" package.

Simply register online for a background check in Las Vegas, or give us a call at (725) 223-1077. Each individual being screened will receive a waiver electronically, and the background check will start automatically as soon as it has been signed. If this is the first time that your company has ordered a background screening through Health Street, then we will also send you an agreement to be signed electronically.

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Las Vegas, NV - Background Check

Background Check Laws Specific to the City of Las Vegas, NV

In Las Vegas, NV, employers may run background checks on applicants and use past criminal histories in making hiring decisions. But there are some restrictions.

When obtaining criminal background information, the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires some employers to obtain written consent. In addition, the state of Nevada has a ban-the-box law to prohibit government employers from asking about criminal histories on the initial application.

Las Vegas business owners and hiring managers must also abide by Nevada's anti-discrimination laws, which prohibit employers from discriminating based on an applicant's color and race. With African Americans and Latinos having higher arrests rates in Las Vegas, an employer may discriminate unknowingly if passing on applicants based on criminal history.

Although background checks in Las Vegas used to be limited to going back seven years, Las Vegas no longer requires this limit, and criminal convictions from more than seven years prior may appear.

Statistics About Crime in the City of Las Vegas, NV

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Las Vegas has a crime index of 12 out of 100, meaning that Las Vegas is safer than 12 percent of all cities in the U.S.
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There are 21,976 total crimes committed annually in Las Vegas. This is a crime rate of 33.74 crimes per 1,000 residents.
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There are 18,402 property crimes committed annually in Las Vegas which is a crime rate of 28.25 per 1,000 people.
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There are 3,574 violent crimes every year in Las Vegas. This is a rate of 5.49 per 1,000 people.
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The chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime in Las Vegas is one in 182.
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The chance of becoming the victim of a property crime in Las Vegas is one in 35.

Experts Say...

The Defenders Criminal Defense Lawyers of Las Vegas, NV, explain consumer reporting laws in Las Vegas. "Nevada law prohibits employers from requiring a Consumer Report, or taking adverse action against a potential employee based on a Consumer Report, unless, the employer is required to do so by state or federal law, or the employer believes the prospective applicant has engaged in illegal activity, or the employer believes that the report is significantly related to the position," stated the law group.

A consumer report is related to the position if the duties include:

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the handling of money or financial records
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access to confidential information
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law enforcement authority
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caring for another person
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access to financial information of another person

What Types of Background Screenings Does Health Street Offer in Las Vegas?

Criminal Background Screening Packages

Our criminal background screenings for Las Vegas always start with a Social Security Number Trace. Choose from one of our popular options below, including the option to build your own package.

Platinum Background Package - $175

The Platinum Background Package includes everything listed in the Triple Database package, plus:

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Court Record Package (State and/or County level).

Build Your Own

This package can be mixed and matched to meet your needs, including options such as:

The final price will depend on the combination of services selected.

Additional Background Screening Services

Our DOT screening services or resume verification can help you save valuable time and ensure that your candidates meet the requirements for the job.

Resume Verification

Starting at $39, our Resume Verification can be ordered to check a candidate's:

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Work history
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Credentials or certifications
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References

DOT Background Check

The price of this option depends on which of the background check services is selected. We offer a variety of DOT Background Check, including:

Why Order a Background Check

Why Are Background Checks in Las Vegas Important?

The safety of your employees and reputation of your company may be at risk if the wrong candidate is hired. Background screenings can help you identify important information that may determine whether someone is qualified for the job. As with any city, ordering a background screening in Las Vegas is a critical step to making sure you hire the best person for the job.

Why Choose Health Street For Las Vegas Background Checks?

Health Street has over a decade of experience with performing background checks in Las Vegas. Laws and regulations are different depending on the location, so performing a background check independently can be risky. We are here to help employers in Las Vegas avoid the risk of legally uncovering too much information during the hiring process, save time and money, and assist in hiring the best candidates for the job.

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Background Checks for Other Locations

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Learn more about Nevada Background Checks .

Looking for a Different State?

Different states have different background screening regulations. View our state directory of background checks.

Employment Screening Services

Health Street offers a variety of other services, including:

Citations

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"Background Checks in Las Vegas, Nevada." Las Vegas Defense Group, 24 February 2021, https://www.shouselaw.com/nv/defense/criminal-background-checks/
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"Anti-Discrimination Laws." Las Vegas Defense Group, 24 February 2021, https://www.shouselaw.com/nv/defense/criminal-background-checks/#4.3
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"What Information Shows Up?" Las Vegas Defense Group, 24 February 2021, https://www.shouselaw.com/nv/defense/criminal-background-checks/#2
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"Las Vegas, NV Crime Rates." Neighborhood Scout, https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/nv/las-vegas/crime
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"Background Checks in Nevada." The Defenders, https://thedefenders.net/las-vegas/background-checks-in-nevada/