How do I do a background check on a potential babysitter?

At Martin PI, it’s easy to find out if your potential nanny or babysitter is who they say they are because we use the right tools. Our investigators are former federal agents who gather their information, such as their name and address, and then run it through several online databases. Once they have that information, they run searches in each nanny agency database simultaneously to get the most up-to-date results.

What do they look for in a background investigation?

A background check for a nanny  data-preserver-spaces=”true”>determines whether the individual you are considering hiring will be a good fit for your family. The investigator will run a thorough background check into their past, as well as their present, and make sure that they have no criminal record. Here are some of the things that our former federal agents will look for:

Criminal history

In most cases, this is an automatic disqualifier. However, some states have more lenient laws regarding criminal records than others. The investigator must know what restrictions apply in your state before concluding whether or not someone has a criminal record.

Reference check

This can be done through phone calls, emails, or direct interviews with former employers or colleagues.

Education verification

It involves checking if all the information provided by the applicant is accurate and up-to-date, such as degree dates and GPA.

Credit reports

A credit report can provide valuable information about someone’s character and financial stability. If they don’t pay their bills on time or have numerous judgments against them, they may be more likely to steal from you or cause other problems at work.

Social media profiles

Social media profiles are becoming more important each year as an additional source of information about applicants. Our former federal vs. ex-federal agents look through all available social media accounts belonging to the candidate and ensure there isn’t anything there that can risk your child’s safety.

What would make someone not pass a background check?

There are many reasons why someone would not pass a nanny background check. Here is a list of the primary offenses that can cause a problem:

• Fraudulent use of identification documents
• Felonies, including any crime punishable by more than one year in prison
• Sex offenses, including rape, sexual assault, and child molestation
• Domestic abuse convictions or protective orders
• Violent crimes such as murder, manslaughter, robbery, assault, and battery
• DUI/DWI/OWI Convictions

Questions you cannot legally ask a potential nanny

Background checks for nannies can be challenging, but obtaining one is essential if you want to hire the right person. However, several questions are illegal to ask on an employment application form or during an interview. If any of these questions come up during your screening process, you must find another way to get the necessary information.

In general, it is unlawful for employers to ask whether an applicant has ever been arrested or convicted of a crime. This includes both felonies and misdemeanors. The only exception is if the job requires that the applicant work with vulnerable populations such as children or seniors. In this case, you must follow specific requirements for criminal background checks under Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and other employment laws.

Additionally, employers may not ask about an applicant’s race, religion, or national origin unless it is directly related to the job; however, some states have laws prohibiting this type of discrimination. For example, California requires that employers refrain from asking about applicants’ social media profiles and current or previous places of employment other than previous nannying jobs.

How long does this process take?

The average time for a nanny background check is about 2-3 business days. Still, it can vary depending on how thorough you want our former federal agents to be and how much information you have about your potential employee.

This time frame includes gathering records from both public and private sources such as vital state records, court records, and federal databases, verifying those records, compiling and analyzing the data, reporting our findings to you in an easy-to-read report, and providing copies of any documents that support our findings.

Why do I need this service?

As a parent, you want the best for your child. You want someone who can give them everything they need to grow up happy and healthy. That’s why you must hire a professional private investigator to perform a nanny background check  data-preserver-spaces=”true”>and determine who they are and who they claim to be. It would help if you had someone with no criminal records and no history of abusing children or animals or any outstanding motor vehicle records. The last thing you want is for someone like that to have access to your child!