What Metrodata Services does

Metrodata Services, Inc. is a privately held pre-employment background screening consultancy headquartered in Williamsville, New York (Buffalo area), operating under the metro-check.com domain. Founded in 1997 and incorporated in New York State, the firm delivers a modular suite of FCRA-compliant screening services — including county, state, and federal criminal record searches; motor vehicle record (MVR) checks; SSN and address history verification; national database and sex offender registry searches; drug screening; employment, academic, professional license, and reference verifications; credit reports; civil record searches; FACIS Level 3 healthcare exclusion screening; electronic I-9 and E-Verify processing; and post-hire continuous criminal and driver record monitoring. Underlying capabilities combine an integrated court runner network for manual record retrieval with the proprietary iConnect client portal (iconnect.secure-screening.net) for self-service ordering and report delivery, and ATS/HRIS integrations for embedded hiring workflows. PBSA accreditation (with on-site audits every five years) underpins the regulatory positioning.

The company targets employer customers across at least eight verticals — Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Office & Administrative, Retail, Staffing, Government, IT, and Financial & Collections — and references a roster that includes Canisius, Tops, Danforth, Colton RV, ConnectLife, WNY AAA, IndyHealth, Perrys, and Remedy Staffing. Pricing is quote-based, transaction-fee (pay-as-you-go), and bundled into customized packages per client, with no public price list. Distribution is sales-led and direct: account representatives in Western New York run no-obligation consultations, supplemented by SEO, an educational blog, client testimonials, and the PBSA accreditation badge for top-of-funnel trust. The firm states it serves over 600 organizations nationwide, with deep concentration in Western New York and explicit coverage extending to Buffalo, Albany, NYC, and New York State.

Name

Metrodata Services

Legal name

Metrodata Services, Inc.

Website

https://metro-check.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Metrodata Services is a PBSA-accredited, privately held pre-employment background screening firm based in Williamsville, NY, offering FCRA-compliant criminal, MVR, drug, verification, and continuous-monitoring services to 600+ employers across Western New York, New York State, and nationwide on a transaction-fee model.

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

Pre-Employment Background Checks & Screening (BPAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Criminal Background Checks (National/State/County) (BPACALAA), Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) & Driver Screening (BPACALAG), Healthcare Sanctions & Exclusions Screening (OIG/SAM/OFAC) (BPACALAH), Drug & Alcohol Testing Coordination (BPACALAE), Continuous Monitoring & Post-Hire Screening (BPACALAJ)

Keywords

• Pre-employment screening
• Background check services
• Criminal record searches
• Drug screening services
• Employment verification

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

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

Revenue model

1. Background Screening Services: Metrodata generates revenue through charging employers for pre-employment background check services. These include criminal record searches, MVR checks, drug screening, employment verification, and other screening services performed on job candidates. Revenue is transaction-based with fees per screening type or bundled into custom packages based on client needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metrodata Services provides pre-employment background screening services to employers across Western New York and nationwide. Its core offering consists of customizable screening packages that combine criminal record searches (county, state, federal, national database, sex offender registry), motor vehicle record checks and monitoring, drug screening, identity verification (SSN/address history), employment and academic verification, professional license verification, credit reports, reference checks, civil record searches, and post-hire continuous criminal and driving monitoring. Services are delivered through a direct-sales model with account representatives and a secure iConnect client portal.

Product overview

Metrodata Services is a pre-employment background screening company offering a comprehensive suite of screening services primarily serving Western New York and the broader New York State region. The company provides customizable background check packages that combine multiple service types including criminal record searches (county, state, federal, national databases), motor vehicle record searches and monitoring, identity verification (SSN/address history), drug screening, employment and academic verification, credit reports, professional license verification, and continuous post-hire monitoring. The product architecture is modular, allowing clients to select and combine individual services into custom packages tailored to specific industry requirements and risk levels. The company differentiates through PBSA accreditation, FCRA compliance expertise, and local expertise in New York State regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Criminal Record Searches County, state, and federal criminal background check services revealing felonies, misdemeanors, conviction histories, and pending cases to help employers make informed hiring decisions.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Searches Driving record checks that provide license status, traffic violations, accident history, and license suspensions for employment purposes.
• Driver Record Monitoring Continuous monitoring of employee driving records to identify new violations, DUI/DWI offenses, or license changes after initial hiring.
• Social Security Number / Address History Searches Identity verification services that validate SSN numbers, trace address histories, and uncover alias names to prevent identity fraud.
• National Database Searches Aggregated criminal database searches covering multiple jurisdictions, correctional institutions, and sex offender registries nationwide.
• Sex Offender Registry Searches Nationwide sex offender registry checks to identify individuals convicted of sex crimes, critical for positions working with vulnerable populations.
• Pre-Employment Background Screening Comprehensive background screening packages combining multiple check types tailored to organizational hiring requirements.
• Drug Screening Pre-employment drug testing services including urine, hair, and saliva tests with lab-based accurate results.
• Credit Reports Employment-purpose credit checks revealing accounts, payment history, outstanding balances, and public records without revealing credit scores.
• Professional License Verifications Verification of professional licenses, certifications, and credentials, including disciplinary action checks for regulated positions.
• Academic Verification Verification of educational degrees, certifications, and academic credentials from institutions attended by candidates.
• Employment Verification Confirmation of previous employment including job titles, dates of employment, responsibilities, salary information, and reasons for termination.
• Reference Checks Professional reference checks including professional and personal references to evaluate candidate reliability and work ethic.
• Civil Record Searches Civil court searches revealing lawsuits, breaches of contract, and financial misconduct relevant to financial and sensitive positions.
• Criminal Monitoring Continuous post-hire criminal record monitoring providing real-time alerts when employees are involved in new legal issues.
• Electronic I-9 Processing Electronic employment eligibility verification and I-9 form processing to ensure compliance with immigration regulations.
• E-Verify Electronic employment authorization verification system for confirming legal work status through DHS and SSA databases.
• FACIS Level 3 Screening Fraud and Abuse Compliance Information System screening providing comprehensive healthcare exclusion list and sanctions checks.
• Custom Background Check Packages Tailored screening packages created to meet specific organizational hiring requirements and compliance needs, combining multiple service types.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most criminal searches completed within 24–72 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ATS & HRIS PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationMetrodata Services has established integrations with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to provide seamless screening workflows for clients. These partnerships enable automated data exchange and streamlined hiring processes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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