For staffing and recruiting agencies

Background checks for staffing agencies

Match screening packages to each client and assignment, track every pending check, and share authorized status updates before the start date.

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Staffing recruiter reviewing candidate screening status in the PROFID dashboard

Where placements stall

  • Every day an order waits is a day you don’t bill

    Pending checks can delay a placement and its first billable day. Track the outstanding search before confirming the start date.

  • Every client sets its own checks

    The wrong package means extra cost or a second check.

  • Account manager answering a client call about a candidate’s start date

    Clients ask when a candidate is ready

    Account managers answer status requests instead of growing the account.

414%staffing employee turnover, 2023

Staffing turnover and tenure in 2023

The American Staffing Association reported 414% temporary and contract employee turnover and 10.1 weeks of average tenure in 2023. Match screening to each new assignment and its client requirements.

10.1 weeks average tenure in staffing employment

  1. 359%2014
  2. 383%15
  3. 352%16
  4. 386%17
  5. 420%18
  6. 415%19
  7. 443%20
  8. 415%21
  9. 419%22
  10. 414%2023

Source: American Staffing Association, Turnover and Tenure 2003–2023

One screening workflow for every assignment

PROFID provides consent-based background checks for U.S. staffing agencies, with packages by client, role, and location.

  • Packages by client, role, and location

    Set screening packages by client, role, and location. Recruiters select the assignment’s package, with court and DMV fees shown separately.

  • Track pending checks and registration

    Track pending searches and incomplete candidate registrations in one dashboard. Automatic reminders help candidates finish registration so checks can start.

  • Client access you control

    With the candidate’s written authorization, share screening status or reports with the client for that candidate’s assignments. Control which information each client can access.

  • Greenhouse, CSV imports and API access

    Import candidates from CSV or Excel, order checks through Greenhouse, or use the PROFID API. Other ATS connections are available on request.

Examples use fictional people and companies.

Staffing background check packages and pricing

Per candidate

Staffing packages start at $27.99 per candidate, with different checks for each client and role. These are example packages; we tailor the scope and pricing to your roles, locations, and requirements.

Basic

Assignments where the client selects identity verification and national searches without a county search.

from$27.99per candidate
  • Identity verification
  • SSN trace and address history
  • National criminal records with aliases
  • Sex offender registry
  • Global watchlists
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Essential

General labor where the client requires a county search.

from$49.99per candidate
  • Identity verification
  • SSN trace and address history
  • National criminal records with aliases
  • Sex offender registry
  • Global watchlists
  • County criminal search (2 counties)
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Light Industrial

Warehouse, production, and other light industrial assignments.

from$80.99per candidate
  • Identity verification
  • SSN trace and address history
  • National criminal records with aliases
  • Sex offender registry
  • Global watchlists
  • County criminal search (2 counties)
  • State criminal search
  • Federal criminal search
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Office & Healthcare

Office and non-clinical healthcare assignments where previous work matters.

from$103.99per candidate
  • Identity verification
  • SSN trace and address history
  • National criminal records with aliases
  • Sex offender registry
  • Global watchlists
  • County criminal search (2 counties)
  • State criminal search
  • Federal criminal search
  • Employment verification (2 employers)
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High-volume agency?

Get pricing for your monthly volume, client mix, and locations.

Prices start from the listed amount. Court, data, and DMV fees are passed through at cost.

From order to start date

Maria LopezLight Industrial · Corrin Fulfillment
  1. 1Invite4.5 hours to register
  2. 2Checks runningAbout 2 days, the county court is the longest
  3. 3Review4 hours
  4. 4Client sees ReadySame day
  5. Starts Thursday
  1. 1Mon 9:00 AM

    Pick the package

    The recruiter chooses the client’s package and invites the candidate.

  2. 2Mon 1:30 PM

    The candidate registers and consents

    Checks start after the candidate completes registration and consent. Automatic reminders follow up on unfinished registration.

  3. 3Wed 11:00 AM

    Review what needs attention

    Flagged cases go to the right person.

  4. 4Wed 3:00 PM

    Confirm the start date

    Your team decides, and the client sees the status you share.

Example. Times depend on courts, employers, and how fast the candidate registers. See how background screening works.

Built around consent and review

Candidates can view their results and dispute information, while your team reviews the report and makes the hiring decision.

General information, not legal advice. FTC guide for employers

Keep long assignments current Add-on

Post-hire monitoring is a separate add-on. Example: one associate’s first year on assignment. Coverage and update frequency depend on the check and the state.

  • Criminal records
  • Driving records
  • Licenses & certifications
  • Watchlists
  1. Day 1Placed with the clientReady to work
  2. Month 3Criminal records re-checkNo new records
  3. Month 5Watchlist screeningAll clear
  4. Month 8Driver license expires in 14 daysReminder sent
  5. Month 9License renewedVerified

Staffing background check FAQs

How do we handle different requirements for each client?

Set up screening packages by client and role, then select the package for each assignment. If an assignment calls for additional checks, choose the relevant scope with the candidate’s authorization.

What can our clients see?

With the candidate’s written authorization, you can share status only, or status and reports, with the client for the candidate’s assignments. You control each client’s access so they see the information shared for their own assignments.

How long does a staffing background check take?

97% of automated checks—identity verification, SSN trace, national criminal records, and sex offender searches—finish in under 5 minutes. County searches depend on courts, while employment and education verification depend on employers and schools. Track each search to plan the candidate’s start date.

Which integrations are ready, and what needs development?

Greenhouse is connected, and the dashboard supports email invitations and CSV or Excel imports without development. Your developers can use the PROFID API; other ATS connections are available on request.

How do we switch from our current provider?

PROFID helps you switch by setting up packages, importing candidates and employees, training your team, and assigning a dedicated manager. Your team can start with the dashboard while any requested integration is arranged.

How much do staffing agency background checks cost?

Staffing packages start at $27.99 for Basic, $49.99 for Essential, $80.99 for Light Industrial, and $103.99 for Office & Healthcare per candidate. Court, data, and DMV fees are additional and passed through at cost. Volume pricing depends on your hiring volume, client mix, and packages.

Can candidates dispute their results?

Yes. Candidates can view their results and consent in their account and dispute inaccurate or incomplete information.

What checks are included in each staffing package?

Basic includes identity verification, SSN trace and address history, national criminal records with aliases, the sex offender registry, and global watchlists. Essential adds county criminal searches in two counties; Light Industrial also adds state and federal criminal searches. Office & Healthcare adds employment verification for two employers to the Light Industrial scope.

Is identity verification included in every package?

Yes. Identity verification is included in all four staffing packages, starting with Basic at $27.99 per candidate, together with an SSN trace and address history.

Is drug testing included in staffing packages?

Drug testing is a separate add-on to the listed screening packages, including DOT testing where the program calls for it. The testing scope and price are quoted separately.

What should staffing agencies compare in a screening provider?

Compare the checks included for each assignment, status visibility, client access, integrations, and total cost including fees. Also review how candidates receive reminders, view results, and dispute information. For teams hiring their own warehouse employees, see warehouse background checks.

Build a screening plan for your agency

Tell us your roles, clients, and monthly volume. We will set up your packages and show you the workflow.

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