What SecurTest does

SecurTest, Inc. is a privately held U.S. Consumer Reporting Agency founded in 1978 and headquartered in Panama City Beach, Florida, with 101-250 employees. The company delivers FCRA-compliant employment background screening services — criminal records, education and employment verification, credit and driving records, and reference checks — to employers of all sizes, U.S. federal and military agencies, banks, and international schools. Its core differentiator is the patented iReviewNow system (U.S. Patents 7,979,908; 8,646,101; 9,183,363), housed in a wholly-owned subsidiary iReviewNow LLC, which allows candidates to view and dispute their reports in real time and provides a 'Pre Pre Adverse Action' workflow for FCRA/EEOC/Fair Chance compliance. The technology stack is complemented by the SecurHomeland Verified System (over one billion reverified nationwide criminal records reporting 99.97% accuracy versus FBI records), the SecurVerify reference-checking system, and the FASTscreen expedited onboarding platform, supported by NAPBS BSAAP accreditation, EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework certification, and a Florida Private Investigation License.

Revenue is generated primarily through subscription and recurring enterprise contracts for screening services, supplemented by forensic expert witness services provided by founder/CEO Steven C. Millwee, CPP (specializing in premises liability, negligent security, workplace violence, and background screening matters) and specialized FBI/international checks with Apostille certification. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; enterprise clients receive custom quotes, dedicated account management, HRIS integration, and direct CEO access, while mid-market and SMB buyers are served via a self-service web platform with 24/7 access. Distribution is sales-led and enterprise-field-sales driven, anchored by named customers including the U.S. Department of Defense (150+ installations, 1.5M+ reports since 2009), an exclusive Background Check 21 / Panel program for Wells Fargo, and international placements through partnerships such as QSI (Quality Schools International).

Name

SecurTest

Legal name

SecurTest, Inc.

Website

https://securtest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SecurTest, Inc. is a U.S. Consumer Reporting Agency providing FCRA-compliant employment background screening — criminal records, verification, and reference checks — for employers, U.S. government and military agencies, banks, and international schools, anchored by its patented iReviewNow candidate-review system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Background Screening Services

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity Verification (ID, SSN Trace, KYC-lite) (BPACALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Criminal Background Checks (National/State/County) (BPACALAA)

Keywords

• Background screening services
• Employment verification
• Criminal records search
• FBI background checks
• Pre-employment screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Background Screening Services: Comprehensive employment background screening services including criminal records checks, education verification, employment history verification, credit reports, driving records, and reference checks. Revenue is generated on a per-screening or subscription basis depending on client volume and needs.
2. Expert Witness Services: Forensic expert witness services provided by Steven C. Millwee, CPP, specializing in premises liability, negligent security, workplace violence, and background screening matters. Services include testimony in state and federal courts.
3. FBI and Government Background Checks: Specialized background checks for government clearance, military, and international purposes including Apostille certification for international teaching positions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SecurTest provides comprehensive employment background screening services—including criminal records checks, education verification, employment history verification, credit reports, driving records, and reference checks—for employers of all sizes, government agencies, military bases, banks, and international schools. The company's offerings are anchored by its patented iReviewNow system, which allows candidates to view, verify, and dispute reports in real-time, and are supported by the SecurHomeland Verified System database of over one billion nationwide criminal records.

Product overview

SecurTest is a global background screening company offering a unified platform with multiple integrated products and services. The core offering is Background Screening Services powered by the patented iReviewNow system (U.S. Patents 7,979,908, 8,646,101, 9,183,363), which enables real-time candidate review and dispute of reports. The portfolio includes specialized modules: Background Check 21 and Panel Background Check for Wells Fargo; Global Background Checks and FBI Background Checks for international candidates; Expert Witness services for legal proceedings; FASTscreen Onboarding for expedited setup; SecurHomeland Verified System for criminal record verification; SecurVerify System for reference checking; and an Applicant Tracking Feature built into the platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iReviewNow: Proprietary patented system (U.S. Patents 7,979,908, 8,646,101 and 9,183,363) that allows consumers to securely review their consumer or background reports, dispute inaccuracies, explain adverse or derogatory information, and/or explain self-rehabilitation or improvement steps taken since adverse actions.

Products and services

• Background Screening Services Comprehensive employment background screening covering criminal records, education verification, employment history verification, credit reports, driving records, and reference checks for employers of all sizes, government agencies, military bases, banks, and international schools.
• iReviewNow Patented subject-facing background review and compliance system (U.S. Patents 7,979,908, 8,646,101, 9,183,363) that allows candidates to view and verify their background reports in real-time contemporaneously with employers, dispute inaccuracies, provide context to adverse information, and explain rehabilitation efforts for FCRA/EEOC compliance.
• Background Check 21 FDIC-compliant background screening program offered exclusively for Wells Fargo, providing comprehensive background checks integrated with the iReviewNow system for transparent reporting.
• Panel Background Check for Appraisers FDIC-compliant background check program exclusively for Wells Fargo covering panel appraisers, including quick setup, comprehensive background checks, and iReviewNow transparent reporting.
• Global Background Checks International employment background screening services for candidates who have lived or worked outside the United States, including criminal history reports from foreign jurisdictions.
• FBI Background Checks Federal criminal history searches with specialized services for international teaching positions including Apostille certification.
• Expert Witness Services Nationwide forensic expert witness services provided by Steven C. Millwee, CPP, specializing in premises liability, negligent security, workplace violence, homicide cases, and background screening matters, with testimony in state and federal courts.
• FASTscreen Onboarding Expedited background screening onboarding service enabling quicker setup and faster turnaround times, with many employers completing one-day setup on the existing platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.97% accuracy rate compared to FBI records (based on analysis of over 1,000 fully adjudicated FBI reports)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered industry and accreditation.

• NAPBS (National Association of Professional Background Screeners)industryOthersSecurTest is a member of NAPBS and complies with the Background Screeners Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) standards. The company adheres to the ASIS GDL PBS-2009 standard developed jointly by ASIS, SHRM, and NAPBS.
• ASIS InternationalindustryOthersSecurTest is a member of ASIS International. CEO Steven C. Millwee served as president of ASIS International in 2002 and was the architect for its Standards Commission that led to ASIS becoming the ANSI body for the Pre-Employment Screening Guideline ASIS GDL PBS-2009.
• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)industryOthersSecurTest is a member of SHRM and complies with SHRM standards for background screening. Co-developed the Preemployment Background Screening ASIS GDL PBS-2009 standard with SHRM.
• BBB (Better Business Bureau)accreditationOthersSecurTest, Inc. is a member of the Better Business Bureau, demonstrating commitment to ethical business practices and consumer trust.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Accurate Background: Mid-sized background screening provider focused on SMB and mid-market employers with web-based ordering and HRIS integrations. Comparable to SecurTest on comprehensive employment screening product breadth and direct-sales model.
• Sterling (Sterling Talent Solutions): Global background screening and identity verification provider serving Fortune 500 enterprises, government, and staffing firms. Comparable to SecurTest on pre-employment screening, identity verification, and compliance-driven workflows.
• HireRight: Large global employment background screening provider offering criminal, employment, education, and drug screening to enterprises and governments. Direct competitor in the same end-markets, with greater scale and broader geographic coverage than SecurTest.
• First Advantage: Public background screening company providing employment screening, identity verification, and compliance solutions to enterprises globally. Competes with SecurTest in criminal records, employment verification, and government screening.
• Checkr: Tech-forward background screening platform offering automated, API-driven background checks for employers across SMB to enterprise. Comparable to SecurTest on core service scope but differentiated by modern developer tooling and gig-economy customer base.
• Universal Background Screening: Employment background screening provider with focus on compliance, drug testing, and integrated HR technology. Comparable mid-sized competitor serving similar employer and regulated-industry segments.
• Certiphi Screening: Background screening company serving healthcare, education, and government clients with credentialing and pre-employment screening. Comparable to SecurTest on regulated verticals including international teaching positions and FBI-channel checks.

Emerging players

• IntelliCorp: Background screening provider with focus on regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, and education. Comparable specialized approach in compliance-driven verticals similar to SecurTest's federal and education focus.
• GoodHire: Cloud-based background check platform targeting SMBs and mid-market employers with self-service, modern UX. Comparable core employment screening services but differentiated by consumer-grade digital experience that SecurTest lacks.

Broad incumbents

• ADP Screening & Selection Services: Background screening arm of ADP offering tax credit screening, background checks, and onboarding as part of ADP's broader HR/payroll suite. Adjacent competitor with broader workforce-services portfolio positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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