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Overview of Accurate Background Packages

Background checks conducted by the Human Resources Department require a background package from Accurate Background Inc. The Department Representative or other designated staff order the background package by using Accurate Background online system. Visit the Instructions page for information on how to order the package.

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Packages

A partial list of Accurate Background packages is provided below, along with the services included in the package and the fee. A complete list of packages is available for download as a pdf file. The packages do not include Live Scan fees.

Departments may select the "MIN-Minimum Required Check" package for all job classifications.

Accurate Background fees are billed back to departments via a monthly journal entry from Human Resources.

Package	Services	Fee
Minimum (MIN)	Online Applicant Screening Information Form SSN Trace/Address Locator	$2.80
Education Verification (EDU)	Online Applicant Screening Information Form SSN Trace/Address Locator Education Verification (Highest Level)	$7.75
Employment Verification (EMP)	Online Applicant Screening Information Form SSN Trace/Address Locator Employment Verification (Past 5 Years)	$13.70
Professional License Verification (LIC)	Online Applicant Screening Information Form SSN Trace/Address Locator Professional License Verification (For a License Issued by a State Licensing Board or Authority)	$5.55
Motor Vehicle Records (DMV)	Online Applicant Screening Information Form SSN Trace/Address Locator Motor Vehicle Records	$4.80
Credit Check (CRD)	Online Applicant Screening Information Form SSN Trace/Address Locator Credit Check	$7.55
Sex Offender Registry (SOR)	Online Applicant Screening Information Form SSN Trace/Address Locator Sex Offender Registry Check	$5.55
EMP-EDU	Online Applicant Screening Information Form SSN Trace/Address Locator Employment Verification (Past 5 Years) Education Verification (Highest Level)	$18.55
EMP-LIC	Online Applicant Screening Information Form SSN Trace/Address Locator Employment Verification (Past 5 Years) Profesional License Verification	$17.45
EMP-DMV	Online Applicant Screening Information Form SSN Trace/Address Locator Employment Verification (Past 5 Years) Motor Vehicle Records	$15.70
EMP-CRD	Online Applicant Screening Information Form SSN Trace/Address Locator Employment Verification (Past 5 Years) Credit Check	$18.45
EMP-EDU-LIC	Online Applicant Screening Information Form SSN Trace/Address Locator Employment Verification (Past 5 Years) Education Verification (Highest Level) Profesional License Verification	$22.40

Service Descriptions

Service Descriptions

Descriptions for the package services are provided below.

Service	Description
Online Applicant Screening Information Form	This service allows applicants to complete all background check forms online, including electronic signatures for authorization forms and criminal conviction disclosure.
SSN Trace/ Address Locator	This search is used to identify counties where applicants reside. The search gathers information from several sources including credit bureaus and public records. The search provides summaries of the applicant's name, name variations, date of birth, current and former addresses, and phone number.
County Criminal Search	This search examines criminal records in county courts, and researches any felony or misdemeanor cases reported in the past seven years. This search is automatically ordered when an applicant has lived outside California anytime in the past seven years. The search is not ordered if the applicant's background check includes a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Live Scan background check.
Sex Offender Registry Search	This searches the most recent, updated information that tracks registered sex offenders. The applicant is screened to discover if they have been convicted of sexually related offenses against adults and children and certain crimes against victims who are minors.
Employment Verification (Past 5 Years)	This services is used to contact the applicant's employer(s) during the immediate past five years. The service verifies information provided such as dates of employment, position held, salary, and eligibility for rehire. *Accurate Background will make at least 5 attempts over 3 business days to verify the employment. If Accurate Background is unable to verify the employment or if the applicant declines to authorize Accurate Background to contact the current employer, then Accurate Background will ask the applicant to provide W-2s, 1099s, or pay stubs as proof of employment. The candidate will have 3 business days to provide the documents to Accurate Background. If the deadline passes and the applicant does not respond, then the status of the employment verification will be "Unverified."
Education Verification (Highest Level)	This service confirms credential earned directly with the schools. Date of attendance, major, degrees earned, and graduation will be verified from the information provided by the applicant for their highest level of education.
Professional License Verification	This service confirms the applicant is fully licensed in their field. The issuing state licensing board or authority is contacted to verify the license. When available, this includes date of issuance and expiration and any public disciplinary action on file.
Motor Vehicle Report	This service searches the each state's Department of Motor Vehicles and provides a 3 to 5 year history on the applicant.
Credit Check	This service searches through one of the credit bureaus for credit history, including prior addresses, credit accounts, amounts past due, and public records.

Packages by Department

Packages by Department

Below are the packages typically ordered by each department.

Department	Package
Agricultural Commissioner	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Package - for positions which require driving.
Animal Services	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested.
Assessor-Clerk Recorder	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested.
Auditor Controllers Office	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested.
Board of Supervisors	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Package for positions which require driving. Education (EDU) Package - for positions which require a degree.
Child Support Services	Minimum (MIN) Package - all candidates. EMP-EDU-CRD (Credit check is only for positions with regular access to bank/credit card account info, SSN, and DOB.)
Clerk of the Board	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Package for positions which require driving. Education (EDU) Package - for positions which require a degree.
Community Action Partnership	Minimum (MIN) Package - required for candidates who has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI).
Cooperative Extension	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested.
County Counsel	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested.
Department of Waste Resources	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Employment / Motor Vehicle Records (EMP-DMV) Package - for positions which require driving. Education (EDU) Package - for positions which require a degree.
DPSS	Minimum (MIN) Package - all candidates.
Emergency Management	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Package - for positions which require driving. Education (EDU) Package - for positions which require a degree. Professional License (LIC) Package - for positions which require professional licensing to hold the position.
Environmental Health	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested.
Executive Office	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Package - for positions which require driving. Education (EDU) Package - for positions which require a degree.
Fire Department	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Package - for positions which require driving. Education (EDU) Package - for positions which require a degree. Professional License (LIC) Package - for positions which require professional licensing to hold the position.
Flood Control District	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Employment / Education (EMP-EDU) Package - all candidates. Emplyoment / Education / Motor Vehicle Records (EMP/EDU/DMV) Package - for positions which require driving. Professional License (LIC) Package - for positions which require professional licensing to hold the position.
Human Resources	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Education (EDU) Package - Education for positions which require a degree. Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Package - for positions which require driving. Professional License (LIC) Package - for positions which require professional licensing to hold the position.
Local Agency Formation Commission (Infrequent hires)	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Package - for positions involving driving. Education (EDU) Package - for positions which require a degree.
Office on Aging	Minimum (MIN) Package - all candidates.
Parks District	Minimum (MIN) Package - all candidates.
Public Defender	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested.
Purchasing/Fleet Services	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested.
RCIT (Information Technology)	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Education (EDU) Package (For positions which require a degree.)
Regional Conservation Authority	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Minimum (MIN) Package - all candidates. Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Package - for positions involving driving. Education (EDU) Package - for positions which require a degree. Professional License (LIC) Package - for positions which require professional licensing to hold the position.
Registrar of Voters	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested.
RUHS	Minimum (MIN) Package - all candidates. Education (EDU) Package - for positions which require a degree. Employment Verification (EMP) (If external applicant qualifying with previous experience.)
Salton Sea Authority (Infrequent hires)	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Package - for positions which require driving. Education (EDU) Package - for positions which require a degree.
TLMA (Including TLMA Administration, Planning, Code Enforcement, Transportation, and Building & Safety)	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Package - for positions which require driving. Education (EDU) Package - for positions which require a degree. Professional License (LIC) Package - for positions which require professional licensing to hold the position.
Treas-Tax Collector	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested. Credit Check (CRD) (Credit check is only for positions with regular access to $10,000+ cash during workday.)
Veterans Services	No Accurate Background if only a MIN report is requested.