Tulsa Background Checks
Whether you're looking for a full criminal background screening or just to perform a background check in one database, Health Street has background check options for any company in Tulsa. Our employee background screenings help you thoroughly screen your candidates, save valuable time in the process, and avoid legal trouble.
Registering for a background check in Tulsa is easy. Simply register online, or by calling us at (918) 323-4161. If this is the first time that your company has ordered a background screening through Health Street, then we will send you an agreement via email. The person being screened will also receive a waiver to be signed electronically, which allows us to automatically begin the background screening as soon as the waiver has been signed.
Background Checks in Tulsa OK
Statistics About Crime in the City of Tulsa
Background Check Laws specific to the City of Tulsa
As a Tulsa employer, it's important to remain in compliance with the various state statutes surrounding the use of background screenings for job applicants and current employees. For example, both the city of Tulsa and the state of Oklahoma have "ban-the-box" ordinances in place that prevent employers from inquiring about past criminal history during the application process.
For state employers, an individual cannot be asked on a job application about past felony convictions. A Tulsa city ordinance further denies city employers the ability to inquire about past criminal history during the application process as well. Bear in mind, these laws do not apply to high-risk job positions, such as law enforcement and fire safety.
A unique Oklahoma statute Tulsa employers must also follow is Oklahoma Statutes §40-173.2. Under this law, Tulsa and surrounding Oklahoma state employers may not legally require employees and applicants to disclose social media information, such as log-in details. It's also against Oklahoma law to use social media as a basis for hiring decisions or as a reason for employee termination.
Background Screening Stories in the City of Tulsa
In 2014, 61-year-old Stephen Reed was arrested on sexual assault charges after it was discovered he assaulted a patient at the Tulsa memory care and assisted living facility where he worked. Records found that Reed was previously fired from a veterans' center after he admitted to neglecting several patients in his care. He had been fined $1,500 by the state nursing board and realistically, should not have been employed within a similar position.
To add insult to injury, records show the assisted living facility that employed Reed, Autumn Leaves, was previously cited by the state for failing to prove that currently employed caregivers had received state-required background screenings. According to a state inspection report, the Autumn Leaves facility received several violations in 2013 after it was discovered employers didn't complete background checks, and many employees didn't have proper licensing and/or certifications. In total, the facility failed to prove that 17 of its employees had passed required background checks by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
What Types of Background Screenings Does Health Street Offer in Tulsa?
Criminal Background Screening Packages
Our criminal background checks for Tulsa always begin with a Social Security Number Trace. We offer the option to build your own package or select from one of our popular background check packages below.
The Triple Database Package includes screenings for the National Crime Index, Sex Offender Registry, and the Do Not Fly List - Terrorism Registry.
The Platinum Background Package includes everything listed in the Triple Database package, plus Court Record Package (State and/or County level).
The Ultimate Package (Platinum + 10 Panel Drug Test) includes everything listed in the Platinum Package, plus a 10 Panel Drug Test.
This package can be mixed and matched to meet your needs, including options from our criminal database checks, resume verifications, sanctions, and drug testing. The price will be determined by 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.
Beginning at $39, our Resume Verification can be used to check a person's work history, credentials or certifications, and references.
The price of this option depends on which of the background check services is selected. We offer a variety of DOT Background Check, including Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) Check checks and DOT Prior Employment Drug Test History.
Why Order a Background Check
Why Are Background Screenings in Tulsa Important?
Background checks for employment are critical to making informed decisions and hiring the best candidates for your company. Ordering a background screening in Tulsa can reduce risks and create a safer workplace for your employees. Hiring the wrong people for the job can have a detrimental impact not only on your employees, but possibly even the reputation of the company.
Why Choose Health Street For Tulsa Background Screenings?
Effective background screenings require knowing and following rules and regulations that can vary by location. For this reason, completing background checks by yourself can result in legal trouble. Health Street has over a decade of experience monitoring laws and regulations to ensure compliance in Tulsa.
Health Street can help you quickly and efficiently expose criminal activity, avoid uncovering more information than legally allowed, and answer any questions that you may have along the way.
Background Checks for Other Locations
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Employment Screening Services
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