Defining background checks for a background check package

Note: 

A background check package must have at least one background check. Background checks define the type of screening performed (criminal background, credit check, and so on).

To define a background check for a background check package

  1. Access Administrator > Setup > Screening.
  2. On the Background Check Packages tab, select the background check package that you want to define a background check for.

    or

    Open the background check package and access the Background Checks tab.

  3. On the Background Checks panel, click New.
  4. On the Background Check form, use the following guidelines to enter field values.
    Effective Date

    Required. Specify the effective date for the background check.

    Package

    (Read only) The selected package defaults in.

    Background Check

    Required. Type the name you want to display on the background check list.

    Description

    Type a description for the background check. If you leave this field blank, the background check name defaults.

    Active

    The background check is active by default. Clear this check box to make the background check inactive. Inactive background checks are not shown on select lists.

    Service Type

    Select the type of background check to be performed. For example, Criminal.

    Note: 

    You should define a background check for each service type included in the background check package.

    Permissible Purpose

    Indicate the reason that the background check is requested. For example, "Required by the state for the position."

  5. Click Save.