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Education Background Checks

Protecting students, faculty, and institutional integrity for public schools, private schools, colleges, and educational contractors — for over 30 years.

Serving Educational Institutions Since 1996

Recruiting in education is a complex challenge. Schools, colleges, and universities must quickly attract and retain exceptional educators while safeguarding their faculty, students, and the integrity of their institution.

Research Services collaborates with a diverse range of educational institutions including public, independent, and private schools — as well as numerous contractors entrusted to work within school environments. We are committed to delivering high-quality, fully compliant reports at the local, federal, and state levels.

  • State-specific compliance: CT 16-67, NJ Title 18A, PA Act 168
  • PBSA Accredited — satisfies compliance for many state requirements
  • Digital release forms via Applicant Management Center
  • Each team member holds individual FCRA certification

Client Testimonial

"Research Services has been an indispensable partner for our community. Their meticulous background checks provide us with the assurance we need before welcoming new faculty and staff. On several occasions, their proactive measures have helped us avert potential challenges and ensured that our students remain protected."

— Alex, Head of School

Most Common Education Searches

Federal / State Criminal
National Criminal
Nationwide Sex Offender
16-67 Verifications (CT)
PA Act 168 of 2014
NJ Title 18A Verifications
Drug Testing
Education Verification
Social Security Trace

Education Screening Packages

Essential
County / State Criminal
National Criminal (Arrest, County, DOC, Statewide)
Nationwide Sex Offender
Security Watchlist (OFAC, OIG, SAM)
DCF Check
Social Security Trace
Premier
County / State Criminal
Federal Criminal
International Criminal
National Criminal (Arrest, County, DOC, Statewide)
Nationwide Sex Offender
Security Watchlist (OFAC, OIG, SAM)
16-67 Verifications or Equivalent
DCF Check
Driving History
Drug Testing
Education Verification
Employment Verification
Social Security Trace

PBSA Accredited | In Business Since 1996. Research Services is proud to be PBSA Accredited. Each member of our team holds an individual FCRA certification from PBSA, underscoring our commitment to excellence. Our mission is to deliver the highest-quality, fully compliant background checks to our clients.

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