Background Screening for Retail Security and Loss Prevention

Retail Security and Loss Prevention Retail security professionals have the unique challenge of loss prevention in an environment where people and inventory move in and out in seemingly constant motion. The threat of loss is unavoidable but thanks to the work of today’s retail security experts, loss prevention is increasingly sophisticated and effective.

When it comes to retail security, technology receives much of the credit for limiting losses. But it’s the employees and security personnel who are the first line of defense. As such, the importance of building a high-integrity workforce cannot be understated.

At Proforma Screening we offer employment screening services for retail security personnel and retail employees. Our staff of security industry professionals understands your unique challenges and can help you build a screening program that mitigates your human capital risks and enhance the success of your loss prevention efforts.

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Recommended Background Checks for the Retail Security Industry

While each business is unique in its risk tolerance, objectives, needs, and other requirements, our experience in retail security has shown that the following background checks are most often used when screening potential and current security employees (both permanent and contingent workers) for positions in retail security.

Recommended Services	Why?
SSN Trace	Establishes the accurate identity and scope of other background screening searches, including criminal and civil records searches.
Nationwide Criminal Database Records Search	Offers a quick and affordable way to check national criminal records before pursuing records from specific local jurisdictions.
County Criminal Records Search	Uncover felony convictions, misdemeanors, bench warrants, and other local-level court actions.
Motor Vehicle Records	Check state driving records to avoid negligently hiring drivers with a poor driving history.
Employment Drug Screening	Minimize substance abuse-related issues in the workplace.
Employment Credit Reports	Useful for positions which require money handling, employment credit reports offer insight into an applicant's personal financial responsibility.
Employment Verifications	Make better hiring decisions and confirm employment history by verifying the employment information you’ve been given.
I-9 Verification	Establishes an employee’s legal right to work (legally required in several states).

Let us help you build a stronger retail security team.

Proforma has deep experience in background screening for the security industry and companies that rely on their security and loss prevention departments to reduce shrink and maintain profit. Our team consists of former security and law enforcement professionals who understand the ins and outs of the security industry. We implement screening programs for security companies and departments of all sizes, working closely with our customers to address the unique risks they face.