Who this is for
Security companies, patrol teams, access-control employers, property security vendors, event security firms, and employers hiring in-house security staff.
Security screening
Security guard background checks for trust, access, and patrol roles.
Security roles can involve physical access, patrol vehicles, resident or employee data, client sites, and regulated licensing. Information Direct helps security employers scope criminal, MVR, employment, license, and drug screening checks by role.
County criminal, identity, MVR, employment, license, and drug screening options.
Support for armed, unarmed, patrol, access-control, supervisor, and client-site roles.
Reminder to review state guard licensing and client requirements before fulfillment.
Differentiate armed, unarmed, and patrol roles
Security screening should match the authority, access, and equipment involved. Armed roles, patrol drivers, access-control staff, and supervisors may each require different checks.
- Review state guard card or licensing requirements where applicable.
- Use MVR for patrol or driving duties.
- Add drug screening when policy, safety, or client requirements apply.
Use court-level criminal context
Security employers often need reliable source context because candidates may work in sensitive locations. County and federal searches can provide more relevant detail than a database-only search.
- Use county criminal searches based on address history and role scope.
- Add federal criminal search for roles with elevated risk or client requirements.
- Review identifiers and dispositions before acting on findings.
Protect client-site trust
Security vendors are often judged by the quality of their screening program. A documented matrix, candidate authorization, and dispute process help support client confidence.
- Document client-specific requirements and exceptions.
- Keep adverse action workflow ready before reports are reviewed.
- Use human support when a record needs clarification.
| Role type | Common starting point | Possible add-ons |
|---|---|---|
| Access-control staff | Gold | Employment verification, license verification if applicable |
| Patrol driver | Gold | MVR, drug screening |
| Armed security | Platinum or custom | License verification, federal criminal, client-required checks |
| Supervisor or account manager | Platinum | Employment verification, references, civil records |
FAQ
Common questions
Can guard licenses be verified?
License verification can be added when the role requires a state guard card, firearm credential, or other professional license.
Can MVR checks be included for patrol?
Yes. MVR checks are commonly added for patrol or driving duties where the employer has permissible purpose and authorization.
Do security companies need client-specific packages?
Often yes. Client locations, contract terms, and state licensing rules can affect required screening scope.
Ready to compare the right package?
Start with published SMB pricing, then add searches only when the role requires them. Enterprise support is available for custom matrices, volume pricing, and documentation needs.