For some industries or even certain jobs within an industry, you may need to have a higher level of security in place for some employees. If this is the case, consider getting professional security clearance services. These service providers can help you screen applicants and ensure you are hiring trustworthy individuals.
Pre-Employment Screening
Not taking the proper steps when hiring has many risks that include things, such as high turnover rates, drug or alcohol violations, breaches in employee safety, cost of rehiring and overall poor employee performance. If you complete pre-employment screenings and other background checks, you can ensure an employee with obvious red flags or areas of concern aren’t placed in high power positions or in areas where sensitive or exclusive information is accessible. The best screenings for new employees are ones that include in-depth background checks, full drug screenings and a security check if necessary. Working with a company that offers professional security clearance services will help ensure you are working with the right employees for your brands.
Applicant Background Checks
Another safety check that needs to be done is background checks. In most cases, these may include checking:
- Previous jobs to ensure no false claims are made/li>
- Personally identifying information, such as social security number/li>
- Education and any special training/li>
- Criminal history and public records for arrest, public records and other elements
Reference Checks
It’s also important to invest in strong reference checks as part of your pre-employment practice. This one step can have a huge impact on how easily you find the right employee and can help reduce turn over and poor employee performance. It is sadly common for employees to lie or exaggerate their applications, especially the reference section, so double checking it is a good way to make sure you’re choosing the applicant that is right for the job.
To learn more about security clearance services and how to find the best ones, contact Innovative Employee Solutions today.
