First Advantage Corporation (FA)

Overview

First Advantage Corporation, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a global provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions. Serving clients worldwide, the company plays a vital role in assisting employers with pre and post-onboarding processes, ensuring trustworthy and compliant hires. Founded in 2002 and initially named Fastball Intermediate, Inc., it adopted its current name in March 2021. The organization’s services are essential for personnel involved in recruiting, human resources, risk, compliance, vendor management, safety, and/or security across various industries, facilitating the hiring of genuine and qualified candidates.

Products and Services

First Advantage Corporation’s portfolio covers a broad spectrum of solutions aimed at streamlining the hiring process and ensuring continuous compliance and safety in the workplace. These include:

• Criminal Background Checks: Thorough vetting of potential hires through comprehensive criminal record searches.
• Drug/Health Screening: Essential health checks and drug testing services to ensure workplace safety and compliance.
• Extended Workforce Screening: Screening solutions tailored for non-traditional employees, including contractors and freelancers.
• FBI Channeling: Direct access to FBI background checks for expedited screening processes.
• Identity Checks and Biometric Fraud Mitigation Tools: Advanced solutions for verifying the identity of potential hires and safeguarding against fraudulent activities.
• Education/Work History Verification: Verification services to confirm the education and employment history of candidates.
• Driver Records and Compliance: Checks for driving records and relevant compliance for roles requiring vehicle operation.
• Healthcare Credentials: Specialized screening for healthcare professionals to verify credentials and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Executive Screening: Comprehensive and discreet background checks for high-level executives.
• Post-Onboarding Solutions: Ongoing monitoring services, including criminal records, healthcare sanctions, motor vehicle records, social media screening, and global sanctions and licenses monitoring to ensure continuous compliance and risk management.
• Fleet/Vehicle Compliance: Solutions designed for managing compliance and safety records of company-operated vehicle fleets.
• Hiring Tax Credits and Incentives: Identification and application services for relevant tax credits and incentives available through the hiring process.
• Resident/Tenant Screening: Screening services for landlords and property management companies to vet potential tenants.
• Investigative Research: In-depth research services for high-stakes positions requiring extensive background information.