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About 3rd Degree Screening
We're a PBSA-accredited background check company built on a simple promise: fast, accurate screening with real US-based support — and absolutely no offshoring of your applicants' data.
Why We're Different
Six principles that guide everything we do — and why 9.5+ years is our average client tenure.
PBSA Accredited
We maintain the highest industry accreditation, passing rigorous audits of our processes, data security, and ethical standards every year.
US-Based, Never Offshored
Every criminal check, every verification, every support interaction happens on US soil. Your applicants' personal information never leaves the country.
Fast, Accurate Results
90% of background checks are completed within 24 hours. Our Smart Screen technology powered by Equifax returns clear results in minutes.
Lifetime Rate Lock
We lock in your background check rates for life. No surprise hikes, no hidden fees. Just transparent pricing you can count on.
Real Customer Service
Dedicated account managers who answer the phone. No automated trees, no ticket queues. Real people who know your business by name.
Serving All 50 States
From Council Bluffs, Iowa, we serve employers across every state — with built-in compliance tools that handle state and local requirements automatically.
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