Criminal Background Checks
Fast, Accurate, and Compliant Criminal History Reports for Confident Hiring Decisions
When you’re hiring, you’re trusting someone with your company, your customers, and your reputation. That’s why businesses across the U.S. rely on Fast Track Backgrounds for thorough criminal background checks that uncover the information you need to hire with confidence.
Whether you’re a small business making your first hire or a national company onboarding hundreds of employees each month, we provide speed, accuracy, and legal compliance at a price that won’t eat up your hiring budget.
What Is a Criminal Background Check?
A criminal background check searches official court and law enforcement records for information about a candidate’s criminal history. This can include arrests, charges, convictions, and pending cases.
We search multiple levels of records to ensure thorough coverage:
- County & State Court Records – The most current and detailed criminal filings, often found only at the local level.
- Federal Criminal Records – Serious offenses such as fraud, drug trafficking, or white-collar crimes prosecuted in U.S. federal courts.
- National Criminal Database – A wide net that can uncover records outside of the applicant’s current or past addresses.
- Sex Offender Registries – Search across all 50 states, plus U.S. territories.
- Global Watchlists – Alerts from sanctions, terrorism, and law enforcement agencies worldwide.
This multi-layered approach gives you a more complete picture than relying on a single database search.
Why Employers Choose Our Criminal Background Checks
- Faster Turnaround Times – Most criminal background reports delivered within hours, not days.
- Competitive, Transparent Pricing – No setup fees or hidden charges.
- Accuracy You Can Trust – Verified with official sources.
- Compliance-First Approach – Fully FCRA-compliant with state and local regulation awareness.
Why Criminal Background Checks Matter?
Even a single bad hire can cost a company thousands of dollars in lost productivity, training, and potential legal exposure. In safety-sensitive industries, the stakes are even higher.
Example: A transportation company hiring drivers needs to know if an applicant has a history of violent crime or theft. Discovering this before making an offer can prevent liability, protect customers, and keep insurance premiums in check.
Criminal background checks also:
- Help maintain workplace safety and security.
- Reduce the risk of negligent hiring claims.
- Protect brand reputation and customer trust.
- Support regulatory and industry compliance requirements.
Why Employers Choose Fast Track Backgrounds
We stand out from large, impersonal providers in three key ways:
- Faster Turnaround Times
We understand that hiring decisions often can’t wait. Many of our criminal background reports are returned within hours, and more complex searches are completed in 1–3 business days. - Competitive, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No subscription traps. You get the searches you need at a fair price that supports your hiring volume. - Accuracy You Can Trust
Every flagged record is verified directly with official court sources. This reduces errors, prevents unnecessary delays, and ensures your hiring decisions are based on accurate information. - Compliance-First Approach
We are fully FCRA-compliant and stay on top of state and local regulations so you can avoid costly compliance mistakes. We also help you with proper disclosure and authorization forms.
Who Uses Our Criminal Background Checks?
- Small Businesses – Quick and cost-effective screening for local hires.
- Large Enterprises – Scalable solutions for hundreds of hires per month.
- Transportation & Logistics – Where safety and compliance are top priorities.
- Healthcare Providers – Meeting stringent state and federal requirements.
- Staffing Agencies – Protecting clients and maintaining trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How far back do criminal background checks go?
A: Typically 7 years, but we can extend searches depending on state law and your industry’s requirements.
Q: Will dismissed charges appear?
A: Only reportable, relevant information will appear, following FCRA guidelines.
Q: How long does it take to get results?
A: Many searches are same-day. County court searches may take 1–3 business days.
Q: Can you run checks in multiple states?
A: Yes. We can cover all 50 states and U.S. territories, plus global watchlist searches.
