Kroll Background America, Inc. (KBA) is a nationally recognized leader in pre-employment screening services, specializing in risk mitigation and corporate compliance. KBA assists thousands of corporations and government agencies across the nation to increase workplace safety, manage risk and meet mandated regulatory compliance.

KBA Technology

KBA utilizes information technology in our approach to background screening, offering a proprietary, Internet-based ordering and retrieval system for reports. The user-friendly interface allows clients the most efficient method of requesting investigations, reviewing results and managing sensitive data.

Benefits of using KBA Online over fax include:

  • Lower Cost: Less paper, no long-distance charges.
  • Fast Turnaround: Results are returned 100% faster than faxed reports.
  • Security: Our website is password-protected and operates with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and 128-bit encryption to prevent unauthorized access or data interception.
  • Superior Customer Service: KBA offers extensive client training, online User Guides and a live Help Desk to address client questions and monitor feedback.
  • Centralized Data Tracking: Records are stored in digital archives and are accessible online 24 hours a day, allowing clients to track the effectiveness of their screening program.
The KBA Advantage

In addition to cutting-edge technology, KBA offers unique methodology and professional support.
  • Quality Assurance: Each report is reviewed by a Quality Assurance Specialist for completeness and accuracy before it reaches the client.
  • Policy and Procedure Development: KBA’s Legal Department develops Policy and Procedure guidelines for clients, establishing hiring criteria and standards to ensure adherence to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other applicable laws.
  • Legal Research: Our attorneys continually research legislation that applies to background screening in all 50 states as well as regulated industries, like healthcare, banking, aviation and childcare.
  • Indemnification: KBA has secured a significant Errors and Omissions insurance policy. KBA has not had to use the provisions of this policy because of our rigorous Quality Assurance standards.
KBA’s pre-employment services available online include:
  • Identity Verifications and Address Histories
  • Criminal Records (County, State and Federal Levels)
  • Employment, Education and Credential Verifications
  • Motor Vehicle Reports
  • Consumer Credit Reports
  • Civil and Bankruptcy Records
KBA will implement an impartial and thorough background screening program that will:
  • Increase safety - Reduce the chance of workplace violence
  • Prevent losses - Stop theft and embezzle- ment by identifying those who have pre- viously engaged in such activities
  • Reduce turnover - Identify transient employees with a checkered work history
  • Comply with regulations - Fulfill state or federal statutes require that employees of some industries undergo background searches
  • Qualify personnel - Ensure your hires have the skills to do the job
  • Manage risk - Avoid litigation (i.e. negli- gent hiring suits) and reduce exposure to insurance settlements
  • Provide security - Protect your company’s assets, data and trade secrets