Defining background checks for a background check package

A background check package must have at least one background check. Background checks define the type of screening performed, such as criminal background and credit check. As an administrator, you can define background checks for a background check packages.
  1. In HR Administration, select Administration > Setup.
  2. In the Resource pane, click Screening Setup.
  3. Click the Background Check Packages tab.
  4. In the Background Check Packages section, select the package for which to define an assessment.

    Optionally, open the background check package and click the Background Checks tab.

  5. In the Background Checks section, click Create.
  6. Specify this information:
    Effective Date

    Specify the effective date for the background check.

    Package

    This is a read-only field.

    Background Check

    Specify the name to display on the background check list.

    Description

    Specify 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."

  7. Click Save.