Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Background Screening Services in Davie, FL
Founded in 1996, First Choice Research has established itself as a leader in the background screening industry. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in a customer-centric approach, cutting-edge technology, and a dedication to compliance and accuracy. With over 25 years of experience, we specialize in on-site public record research, providing employers with reliable information to make informed hiring decisions. Our services include criminal history investigations, credit and verification reports, drug screening, and international background checks, tailored to meet the unique needs of clients across healthcare, government, education, and finance sectors. As a certified woman and minority-owned business, we prioritize personalized service, assigning dedicated client specialists to ensure seamless implementation and support.Our one-hour response policy, 100% quality assurance review, and proprietary technology platform deliver fast, compliant results while maintaining transparency and trust. Headquartered in Davie, Florida, our U.S.-based operations serve organizations nationwide and globally, offering scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes. We remain committed to continuous education for our staff and clients, proactively adapting to regulatory changes to exceed industry standards. Recognized by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating, we combine old-fashioned care with modern innovation to help clients mitigate risk and build safer workplaces.
Services
Criminal History Checks
Credit Reports
Drug Screening
International Background Checks
Fingerprinting Services
Social Media Screening
Employment Verification
Education Verification
Motor Vehicle Reports
E-Verify Services
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer one-hour response time for all client inquiries
- Our reports undergo 100% quality assurance and compliance review
- Each client receives a dedicated team of industry specialists
- We maintain a BBB A+ rating as a certified woman and minority-owned business
- Our proprietary technology platform ensures 24/7 secure online access
What people say
One-hour response time
Customized program fit needs
Dedicated client specialists
Quality service at reasonable price
Comprehensive compliance solutions
Services
Criminal History Investigations
Our criminal history investigations include county, state, federal, and national-level screenings. We conduct courthouse-level searches for felony and misdemeanor offenses, with verification against sex offender registries and terrorist watch lists. Our layered approach combines Social Security Trace, PACER system access, and state repositories to deliver comprehensive, legally compliant results tailored to client-specific requirements.
Drug Screening
We manage complete drug screening programs with nationwide collection site access and electronic reporting. Services include lab-based testing, oral/hair testing, DOT-compliant urine analysis, and random selection processes. Our system provides real-time status updates and integrates with occupational health services like physical exams and vaccination tracking to support comprehensive workplace safety programs.
Credit & Verification Reports
Our credit and verification services include bureau-sourced credit reports, employment verification, education confirmation, and professional license validation. We utilize SSA databases for identity verification and IRS records for employment history validation. Our multi-attempt verification process with supervisor escalation ensures high completion rates while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements.
International Background Checks
We conduct international criminal record searches in over 200 countries through local researchers and official agencies. Our services include non-US verifications, civil litigation checks, and sanctions list screenings. We adapt to varying international record-keeping standards while maintaining consistent quality controls and compliance with data privacy regulations across jurisdictions.
E-Verify Services
Our integrated E-Verify solution automates Form I-9 completion and DHS verification. Features include document retention alerts, compliance dashboards, and remote hiring support through designated agents. We assist with MOU completion and provide full documentation for E-Verify access while maintaining integration with our paperless I-9 management system.
Questions
What types of background checks do you offer?
We provide county, state, federal, and national criminal history checks, along with credit reports, employment verification, drug testing, and international screenings tailored to your specific requirements.
How quickly do you deliver results?
Most standard background checks are completed within 24-48 hours, with expedited options available for urgent hiring needs through our automated tracking system.
Are your services compliant with legal regulations?
Yes, all reports undergo triple-vetting for FCRA compliance, with dedicated specialists ensuring adherence to evolving state and federal regulations for risk mitigation.
Do you support remote hiring processes?
Our platform offers fully electronic applicant entry, document storage, and remote verification capabilities through a nationwide network of authorized collection and verification agents.
What industries do you serve?
We support healthcare, government, education, transportation, staffing, finance, and non-profit organizations with customized screening solutions for employees, volunteers, and tenants.
How do you ensure accuracy in international checks?
We employ local researchers in 200+ countries who work directly with official agencies to obtain verified records, adapting to regional documentation standards while maintaining quality controls.
