What Employers Choice Screening does

Employers Choice Screening (legal entity Employers Choice Online Inc., dba Employers Choice Screening) is a PBSA-accredited Consumer Reporting Agency founded in 2001 and headquartered in Whittier, California. The company provides pre-employment background screening, drug and occupational health testing, and identity verification services to government agencies, corporations, staffing firms, non-profits, and small and mid-size businesses across all 50 US states, with international coverage spanning 250+ countries and territories. Its core platform, the Smart Screening Portal, is a cloud-based SaaS offering with mobile-enabled electronic applicant consent, automated FCRA compliance documentation, real-time status tracking, and pre-built integrations with Workday, Greenhouse, NeoGov, Taleo, and BirdDogHR. The company offers more than 40 search types, including criminal and civil record searches, employment and education verification, MVR and credit checks, sanctions and sex offender searches, continuous criminal monitoring, social media/adverse media screening, Live Scan fingerprinting, and international background checks, supported by SOC 2, Experian, ISO 9001, and PBSA certifications.

Name

Employers Choice Screening

Legal name

Employers Choice Online Inc.

Website

https://employerschoicescreening.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Employers Choice Screening is a PBSA-accredited background screening provider offering cloud-based criminal, verification, drug, and occupational health screening services to government agencies, enterprises, staffing firms, and SMBs across all 50 US states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Background Screening Services

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Pre-Employment Background Checks & Screening (BPAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Criminal Background Checks (National/State/County) (BPACALAA), Employment Verification (Work History & References) (BPACALAB), Global / International Background Screening (BPACALAI), Healthcare Sanctions & Exclusions Screening (OIG/SAM/OFAC) (BPACALAH), Employee Verification & Background Check Coordination (BPAAAIAG)

Keywords

• Employee background screening
• Pre-employment screening
• Drug testing services
• Identity verification
• Occupational health screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Whittier

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Background Screening Services: The company charges per-background-check fees for criminal record searches, employment/education verification, identity verification, drug testing, MVR checks, and other screening services. Government and third-party database access fees (pass-through) are passed on to clients without markup. Pricing tiers are differentiated by client volume: less than 10 checks per year vs. enterprise/volume clients. The Texas Shared Contract program offers volume-based pricing for Texas employers.
2. Drug & Occupational Health Testing: Charges for lab-based and mobile drug testing, pre-employment physicals, DOT physicals, occupational health screenings, and related medical testing services. Pricing varies by test type and collection site (in-network vs. out-of-network).
3. Occupational Health & Medical Surveillance: Fees for on-site health screenings, hearing conservation programs, respiratory protection testing, pulmonary function tests, vaccines, and compliance testing programs for employers.
4. Third-Party Pass-Through Fees: Government and private database fees (court access fees, DMV fees, verification database fees, international research fees, out-of-network collection site fees) are passed through to clients at cost with no markup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Employers Choice Screening is a PBSA-accredited Consumer Reporting Agency that provides pre-employment background screening services to employers. The company delivers criminal record searches, civil record searches, employment and education verification, identity verification, drug testing, occupational health screenings, and over 40 specialized search types via a cloud-based Smart Screening Portal with mobile-enabled applicant experience and ATS/HRIS integrations. Results are typically delivered within 24-48 hours with FCRA, DPPA, and 50-state compliance built into every workflow.

Product overview

Employers Choice Screening is a pre-employment background screening company offering a cloud-based SaaS platform with integrated screening services. The core platform (Smart Screening Portal) provides applicant tracking, electronic consent, compliance automation, and reporting tools. The company offers over 40 search types organized into core products (Criminal Record Searches, Civil Record Searches, Verification Services, Identity Verification, Drug & Occupational Health Screening) and add-on modules (MVR checks, Credit History, Social Media Search, Live Scan Fingerprinting, Continuous Monitoring, Assessment Tools, International Checks, and various specialty searches). The platform integrates with major ATS/HRIS systems (Workday, Greenhouse, NeoGov, Taleo, BirdDogHR) and third-party verification databases to deliver comprehensive background screening solutions for employers across 250+ countries and territories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Criminal Record Searches County, state, federal, and international criminal record database searches to identify criminal history for safe hiring decisions. Used by employers across all industries to vet candidates and reduce negligent hiring liability.
• Civil Record Searches County and federal civil record searches to identify civil litigation history and court proceedings. Used by employers to assess candidates for roles involving financial responsibility or fiduciary duties.
• Verification Services Comprehensive verification services including employment verification, education verification, professional license verification, DOT employment verification, military service verification, and reference checks. Used by employers to validate candidate credentials.
• Identity Verification SSN trace, validation, identity verification, I-9 and E-Verify employment eligibility verification services. Used by employers to confirm candidate identity and work authorization.
• Drug & Occupational Health Screening Services Lab-based and mobile drug testing, occupational health screenings, DOT physicals, pre-employment physicals, and health monitoring services. Used by employers for safety-sensitive positions and regulatory compliance.
• Smart Screening Portal Cloud-based web platform enabling employers to order, track, and review background screening reports with real-time status updates, electronic consent, compliance automation, and reporting tools. Used by employers and HR teams for end-to-end screening workflow management.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check Driving history reports and MVR checks for positions involving vehicle operation. Used by employers with commercial drivers and DOT-regulated roles.
• Credit History Check Credit history reports for positions involving financial responsibilities. Used by employers hiring for finance, accounting, and fiduciary roles.
• Social Media / Adverse Media Search Social media and adverse media searches to identify reputational risks. Used by employers to vet candidates for executive or public-facing roles.
• Live Scan Fingerprinting & Identity Services Electronic fingerprinting services for identity verification and criminal background checks. Used by employers and government agencies requiring biometric-based screening.
• Continuous Criminal Monitoring Ongoing criminal record monitoring for existing employees to ensure continued workplace safety. Used by employers to maintain continuous compliance post-hire.
• Pre-Employment Assessment Tools Pre-employment testing and assessment tools to evaluate candidate suitability. Used by employers to measure job-relevant skills and traits.
• International Background Checks Criminal record searches and credential verification for candidates with international history, covering Europe, Asia, Middle East, South America, and Africa. Used by employers hiring globally or with international candidates.
• Bankruptcy Search Bankruptcy record searches for financial risk assessment. Used by employers evaluating candidates for financially sensitive roles.
• Sanctions Search Searches across various sanctions databases to identify prohibited parties. Used by employers for OFAC and global watchlist compliance.
• Workers Compensation Search Workers compensation claim history searches for workplace safety assessment. Used by employers to reduce future workers' compensation claims and assess workplace safety risk.
• BrokerCheck FINRA BrokerCheck integration for financial industry positions. Used by financial services employers for FINRA-regulated hiring.
• Occupational Health Screening Programs On-site health screenings, hearing conservation programs, respiratory protection testing, pulmonary function tests, vaccines, and compliance testing programs for employers with safety-sensitive workforces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Results delivered within 24-48 hours for most background checks
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments16 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WorkdaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built integration with Workday ATS/HRIS platform enabling enterprise clients to order background screenings and retrieve reports directly within their Workday environment.
• GreenhousecoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built integration with Greenhouse ATS platform enabling enterprise clients to order background screenings and retrieve reports directly within their Greenhouse hiring workflow.
• NeoGovcoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built integration with NeoGov ATS/HRIS platform, particularly serving government and public sector clients, enabling screening orders and reporting within the NeoGov system.
• Taleo (Oracle)coreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built integration with Oracle Taleo ATS platform enabling enterprise clients to order background screenings and retrieve reports within their Taleo hiring system.
• BirdDogHRcoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built integration with BirdDogHR ATS platform enabling clients to order and manage background screenings within the BirdDogHR hiring workflow.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)minorOthersActive SHRM member organization. The company relies on SHRM for guidance on industry standards, hot topics, and best practice recommendations in human resources and background screening. SHRM serves 275,000+ members in 160+ countries with 575+ affiliated chapters.
• Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)minorOthersActive PIHRA member. ECS relies on PIHRA for continued legal updates, education, and guidance to ensure best practices for screening and training clients. PIHRA is the largest SHRM affiliate with 4,000+ individual members across 5 counties in California.
• ProVisorsminorOthersECS is a ProVisors member and relies on their professional network to build connections with experienced trainers. ECS has referred ProVisors members to act as consultants on an as-needed basis for client engagements.
• Printing Industries Association, Inc (PIA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership program offering preferred discount screening options to all PIA members. Association members gain access to discounted background screening through the ECS platform with simplified electronic onboarding.
• Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership program offering preferred discount screening options to all SCVMA members. Association members benefit from discounted background screening services through the ECS platform.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Checkr: Checkr is a leading cloud-based background screening platform serving SMB and enterprise employers with criminal checks, verifications, and continuous monitoring via ATS/HRIS integrations — directly mirroring ECS's core offering but at much larger scale.
• Sterling (Sterling Check): Sterling is one of the largest PBSA-accredited background screening providers in North America, offering criminal, identity, verification, drug, and occupational health services through enterprise direct sales — closely comparable to ECS's service mix and contract model.
• HireRight: HireRight is a global background screening provider focused on enterprise and mid-market employers with pre-built ATS/HRIS integrations and multi-country reach, making it a direct comparable in product breadth and go-to-market motion.
• Accurate Background: Accurate Background is a PBSA-accredited CRA offering criminal, verification, drug, and occupational health screening with enterprise integrations and account-management-led sales, competing head-to-head with ECS in mid-market and enterprise deals.
• GoodHire: GoodHire is an SMB-focused, PBSA-accredited background screening platform with self-serve ordering, Fast Turnaround, and ATS integrations — competing directly with ECS's Small Business tier and QuickApp self-serve portal.

Broad incumbents

• First Advantage: First Advantage is a publicly traded, full-service screening and identity provider offering criminal checks, verifications, drug testing, and continuous monitoring globally — a broad incumbent that overlaps with almost every ECS service line.
• ADP Screening and Background Services: ADP bundles background screening, drug testing, and occupational health within its dominant payroll/HR suite, competing with ECS for SMB and enterprise clients who prefer a single-vendor HR tech stack.

Others

• TazWorks: TazWorks is a technology platform that powers many smaller background screening CRAs (including background-screening resellers) — a partner/competitor adjacently positioned to ECS as both an industry event convener and an infrastructure provider.

Emerging players

• Veremark: Veremark is a global, API-first background and credential checking provider focused on international and tech-forward employer use cases, partially overlapping with ECS's international screening and continuous monitoring offerings.
• Certn: Certn is an emerging API-driven background screening platform targeting mid-market and growth-stage employers with continuous monitoring and international coverage — an emerging competitor overlapping with ECS's platform and international product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EmpChoiceScreen
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/empchoiceonline
• Facebookfacebook.com/employerschoicescreening
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/employerschoicescreening

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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