Applicant tracking systems help employers organize recruiting, applications, and hiring. Background screening is often added when an applicant reaches the appropriate stage of the hiring process.
Direct Screening provides employment background screening services that can be used alongside an employer’s existing applicant tracking system, recruiting platform, or internal hiring process.
Background Screening Alongside Your ATS
Employers use many different systems to manage applicants. Some organizations use a full applicant tracking system, while others rely on recruiting software, HR platforms, spreadsheets, or internal workflows.
Direct Screening allows employers to initiate criminal background checks when a candidate reaches the appropriate point in the hiring process without requiring the employer to replace the system already being used to manage applicants.
Completed background reports are available securely online for authorized users.
Applicant-Completed Background Screening Information
Employers can also use Direct Screening’s secure applicant invitation process to reduce manual data entry.
The employer sends the applicant a secure request, and the applicant provides the information needed for the background screening process.
This can be especially useful for employers already using an ATS because the background screening request can be initiated when the applicant reaches the appropriate hiring stage without requiring the hiring manager to manually collect and re-enter all of the applicant’s information.
National Criminal Background Checks
Employers looking for broad criminal record coverage can use Direct Screening’s National Criminal Background Checks.
The search reviews criminal record sources from jurisdictions across the United States and includes a National Sex Offender Registry search.
When a potential criminal record is identified, additional county or court-level verification is performed before reportable criminal information is returned to the employer.
Background Screening for Multiple Hiring Managers
Organizations using applicant tracking systems often have multiple recruiters, hiring managers, locations, or departments involved in the hiring process.
Direct Screening can establish multiple authorized user accounts for an organization. Individual users can order the reports needed for their hiring responsibilities while an administrator can oversee screening activity across the organization.
This can help employers maintain a consistent background screening process across different hiring teams and locations.
Background Checks for Higher Hiring Volumes
Employers using applicant tracking systems may also have recurring or higher-volume hiring needs.
Direct Screening supports employers ordering individual reports as well as organizations processing larger groups of applicants.
Companies with larger screening projects can review our Bulk Background Checks and High Volume Background Checks services.
Fast Results With Verification When Necessary
Many background checks that do not identify a potential criminal record can be completed very quickly.
When a potential record is identified, the report may remain pending while Direct Screening verifies the information with the appropriate county or court source. Verification generally takes approximately one to two business days, although turnaround times vary by jurisdiction.
This approach helps balance efficient turnaround times with the additional research needed when potentially reportable criminal information is identified.
Does Direct Screening Integrate Directly With an ATS?
Direct Screening does not currently offer a direct software API integration with applicant tracking systems.
Instead, employers can use Direct Screening alongside their existing ATS or recruiting platform and initiate background screening when an applicant reaches the appropriate stage of the hiring process.
Employers that want applicants to enter their own information can use the secure applicant invitation process to help reduce administrative work.
Responsible Employment Background Screening
Direct Screening operates as a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) and follows applicable federal and state laws governing employment background screening.
Our approach focuses on accuracy, consistency, responsible reporting practices, consumer dispute rights, and appropriate verification of potentially reportable criminal records.
Supporting Your Existing Hiring Process
Employers should not have to replace their recruiting or applicant management process simply to obtain reliable criminal background checks.
Direct Screening provides straightforward Employment Screening Services that can be used alongside the applicant tracking or hiring system your organization already uses.
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If your organization uses an applicant tracking system or recruiting platform and needs reliable criminal background screening, we would be happy to assist.