Background Investigation Instructions
The following forms should be completed and sent to Sierra HR Partners by fax at 559.437.0500 or by email at report@sierrahr.com for all background investigation orders. Additionally, orders may be initiated via our secure online platform.
Order Form
This form is used to request specific investigative consumer reports. Reports selected should be consistent by position and should be used strictly for employment purposes. The client must complete this form.
Applicant Authorization Form
This form authorizes the investigative consumer report and advises candidates of their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The candidate must complete and sign this form before we begin our background check process.
Applicant Information Form
This form provides information about a candidate’s identity and residency necessary to conduct an effective, targeted background investigation. The candidate must complete and sign this form. If applicable, the following forms and documents should also be completed and sent to Sierra HR Partners.
Credit Notification and Authorization
This form specifically authorizes a credit history report, and is needed only when the client orders a credit history report. The client must complete the upper portion of this form, indicating the legally authorized reason for the credit history report. The candidate must complete and sign the form.
Applicant Education Form
This form provides information about a candidate’s educational history necessary to verify past diplomas, degrees, or certifications, and is needed only when the client orders an educational history or professional license verification. The candidate must complete and sign this form.
Applicant resume or application
These documents provide information needed to conduct an employment history verification or personal or professional reference checks.
For more information, please visit our FAQ page or reach out to our backgrounds department at report@sierrahr.com