Universal Background Screening

Spec sheet

What it does

Universal offers employers employment background checks, drug testing, physical exams, and compliance management services.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Integrations

Universal says it is HR-XML Certified and integrates with ATS and HRIS systems, including pre-integrations with HealthcareSource, Oracle Taleo Business Edition Cloud Service, and Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Security

The company says its system uses 128-bit SSL encryption to protect client and applicant information.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Compliance

The company says its procedures are overseen by a licensed private investigator and that it assists clients with FCRA compliance.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Support

Universal provides client account representatives, training, a help system, and customer service by phone or email.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · universalbackground.com

Accreditation

Universal says it is a founding member of and accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Additional checks

The service offers motor vehicle records, driving history checks, and employment, education, and professional license verifications.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Background checks

Screening includes county, statewide, and federal criminal searches, sanction list searches, employment and education verifications, driving records, and credit reports.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Client portal

Its web-based client portal supports 24×7 order submission, status updates, report access, and online invoicing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Drug testing

Drug and alcohol testing services cover pre-employment, DOT, post-accident, and ongoing testing, with MRO services and random testing administration.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Electronic forms

Its optional eForms solution captures applicants’ signatures electronically on disclosure forms.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Integration workflow

Integrated clients can start checks from their ATS or HRIS, transmit applicant data, receive real-time status updates, and link directly to reports.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Online portal

Its web-based client portal lets clients submit orders and view pending and completed reports in real time, 24 hours a day.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Other services

Universal offers employment physical exam programs, Form I-9 and E-Verify services through LawLogix Guardian, and automated employment and income verifications through VerifyToday.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Pricing

The reviewed maker pages direct organizations to contact Universal to become a client and do not state plan prices.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Pricing availability

The employment screening page directs prospective clients to contact Universal to request pricing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Screening searches

Its background checks include county, statewide, and federal criminal record searches, plus alias and address tracing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Service

Universal provides employment background checks, drug testing, physical exams, and compliance management solutions for businesses.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Turnaround

Universal says its average turnaround is under two days, while its FAQ says most background checks are completed within three to five business days and some take longer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Who it serves

Its listed industry solutions include healthcare, staffing, transportation and DOT-regulated organizations, enterprise employers, small businesses, and other sectors.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Workforce coverage

Universal says it can screen vendors, temporary staff, consultants, volunteers, students, executives, and other extended workforce populations, and can re-screen employees.Read 7 Oct 2026 · universalbackground.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Background Verification Software#15 of 226.8
• Background Check Software#34 of 356.8