Background Checks
Fast, Reliable and Built for Hiring
Screen candidates for trust and safety without slowing down your hiring process. Run background checks directly within Discovered—secure, simple, and fully integrated.
What Is a Background Check for Hiring?
A Background Check for Hiring is a process that verifies a candidate’s criminal history, identity, and other key records to help you make informed, trustworthy hiring decisions.
With Discovered, background checks are built right into the hiring workflow—so you can screen candidates without slowing down your process or switching platforms.
It’s fast, secure, and fully compliant with FCRA and industry standards.
For example:
You can open a candidate’s profile, request a background check in one click, and track the results in real time.
Your team stays aligned, candidates move forward faster, and you gain peace of mind knowing every hire meets your safety and compliance standards.
Why Run Background Checks with Discovered?
Improve Hiring Confidence
Quickly confirm a candidate’s criminal history and identity details—so you can make smart, compliant hiring decisions.
Protect Your Workplace
Background checks help reduce risk by screening out candidates with red flags that may impact safety, trust, or team culture.
Integrated & Automated
No need to leave the platform. Discovered lets you request, track, and manage background checks in just a few clicks.
How Background Checks Work in Discovered
Connect Your Background Check Account
From your settings, simply go to the Checkr Settings tab. There, you can connect your existing background check account or create a new one in a few steps.
Request Background Check from Candidate Profile
Open a candidate’s profile and navigate to the Background Check tab. You’ll see the option to initiate a background check instantly, with no extra setup needed.
Track Progress & Results
Once sent, you can monitor the status directly inside the candidate profile. Updates are reflected in real time, and results are securely stored for team access and compliance reference.
Evaluate Results with Your Scorecard
Use your Discovered scorecard to log feedback based on the results. This helps ensure hiring decisions stay structured and aligned with your job requirements.
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Key Features
Built-In Background Checks
Request background checks directly from the Discovered platform—no switching tools or messy workarounds.
Secure, Compliant Screening
We’ve partnered with trusted providers like Checkr to ensure every check meets FCRA compliance and industry standards.
Status Tracking
See the real-time status of each background check and receive notifications when results are ready.
Candidate-Centric
Keep communication seamless. All updates, messages, and notes are stored in the Communication tab for each candidate.
Perfect For…
Employers hiring for trust-sensitive roles
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Companies in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, education)
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Teams looking to streamline background screening
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Recruiters who need to stay compliant and efficient
Hear From Our Customers
Pro Tip
“Background checks don’t need to slow down your process. With Discovered, it’s just another seamless step in hiring top talent.”
— Fletcher Wimbush, CEO
Ready to Run Background Checks the Smart Way?
Make safer, faster hiring decisions by running background checks inside Discovered—where compliance meets convenience.