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title: Background checks
description: CareerPlug partners with trusted providers—Reliable, Verified First, and Universal—for seamless background check solutions.
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# Background checks
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**With ADP® HR Pro, you get [25 free background checks per year](https://adpsupport.careerplug.com/creating-or-editing-a-hiring-process#background-check) via ADP® Screening and Selection Services.** This hiring step doesn't include any hiring tools, and no configuration is required in CareerPlug. CareerPlug does not conduct background checks.
However, we work with [Reliable Background Screening](https://reliablebackgroundscreening.com/about-us/), [Verified First](https://verifiedfirst.com/partner/career-plug/), and [Universal Background Screening](https://universalbackground.com/careerplug-partner/) via integrations, which many of our clients use for their background check needs.
The **Background** hiring step is for your own records.
### Reliable Background Screening
[Reliable Background Screening](https://reliablebackgroundscreening.com/about-us/) is one of CareerPlug's preferred partners for employment background screening services. With over 35 years of experience, Reliable has a strong track record of protecting hundreds of franchise brands internationally. Reliable conducts thorough, federal- and state-compliant background checks to help you avoid negative press and liability, and protect your brand reputation.
Reliable's integration pre-populates key candidate information from CareerPlug, helping streamline the background screening process so you can focus on continuing to grow your business instead of spending precious time collecting information and forms from applicants.
##### For pricing and additional support:
- Setting up your account: 800-787-2439 ext 106
- Contact: [Kate.Kearns@ReliableBackground.com](mailto:Kate.Kearns@ReliableBackground.com)
##### Customer service: [service@ReliableBackground.com](mailto:service@ReliableBackground.com)
### Verified First
CareerPlug has partnered with [Verified First](https://verifiedfirst.com/partner/career-plug/) to provide background checks. Verified First offers robust screening services with industry-leading customer care and cutting-edge technology.
- Easy integration reduces data entry and saves you time.
- Rapid turnaround time for most clear searches.
- Client care team is U.S. based and has a 96% satisfaction rating.
- Competitive pricing, no commitment, no minimums.
##### To request more info, click [here](https://verifiedfirst.com/partner/career-plug/).
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### Universal Background Screening
CareerPlug has partnered with [Universal Background Screening](https://universalbackground.com/careerplug-partner/), which specializes in employment background checks and drug testing for companies nationwide. Companies of all sizes and industries rely on Universal before finalizing their hiring decisions.
##### For a comprehensive list of services or any questions you may have:
- Visit [www.universalbackground.com](http://www.universalbackground.com)
- or call at 1–877–263–8033
##### Here's how to sign up with Universal Background Screening:
1. Contact Universal Background Screening, who will review package options, finalize your screening program, and provide the documents to set up your account.
2. Complete and sign the documents electronically.
3. Universal will process your documents and send out your secure sign in information and instructions on conducting your screening services through the CareerPlug system.
4. Your assigned Client Services Representative will contact you for training.
Here's a [3-minute video](https://youtu.be/uHOVIETM2jA) that shows you how to initiate background checks with Universal Background Screening:
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