AmericanChecked Achieves Background Screening Credentialing Council Re-accreditation
TULSA, Okla., Sept. 18, 2024 – The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA®) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announced today that AmericanChecked has successfully demonstrated continued compliance with the Background Screening Organization Accreditation Program (BSOAP) and is recognized as BSCC-Accredited.
“We are excited to announce that we have renewed our accreditation with the Professional Background Screening Association,” stated Amanda Kearns, Vice President of Delivery at AmericanChecked. “This re-accreditation affirms our commitment to delivering our clients the most accurate and compliant background screening solutions, resulting in a faster and better applicant experience.”
Each year, U.S. employers, organizations and governmental agencies request millions of consumer reports to assist with critical business decisions involving background screening. Background screening reports, which are categorized as consumer reports, are currently regulated at both the federal and state level.
Since its inception, PBSA has maintained that there is a strong need for a singular, cohesive industry standard and, therefore, created the BSOAP. Governed by a strict professional standard of specified requirements and measurements, the BSOAP is becoming a widely recognized seal of achievement that brings national recognition to background screening organizations (also referred to as Consumer Reporting Agencies). This recognition will stand as the industry “seal,” representing a background screening organization’s commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards and continued institutional improvement.
“Compliance is one of the tenets at the core of our culture,” Kearns said. “In addition to our commitment to maintaining the highest standards for quality and accuracy, we have taken the extra step and ensured that each of our researchers is FCRA certified, with our leadership team holding advanced certifications. We are dedicated to ensuring our clients have the most knowledgeable team who can help them navigate the screening process.”
The BSCC oversees the application process and is the governing accreditation body that validates the background screening organizations seeking accreditation meet or exceed a measurable standard of competence. To become accredited, consumer reporting agencies must pass a rigorous onsite audit, conducted by an independent auditing firm, of its policies and procedures as they relate to six critical areas: consumer protection, legal compliance, client education, product standards, service standards, and general business practices.
Any U.S.-based employment screening organization is eligible to apply for accreditation. A copy of the standard, the policies and procedures, and measurements is available at www.thepbsa.org.
About AmericanChecked
Since its founding in 2005, AmericanChecked has been on the leading edge of the industry, offering premier products and services that best serve its clients. The company provides innovative proprietary products and services for U.S. and international applicant/employee background checks, which include Tribal screening of individuals and vendors, paperless custom solutions for applicant and vendor tracking, as well as full integration with leading ATS/HRIS system and exclusive partnerships with leading-edge technology providers.
About PBSA®
Founded in 2003 as a not-for-profit trade association, the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) represents the interests of more than 900 member companies around the world that offer tenant, employment and background screening. PBSA provides relevant programs and training aimed at empowering members to better serve clients and maintain standards of excellence in the background screening industry and presents a unified voice in the development of national, state and local regulations. For more information, visit www.thepbsa.org.