Know the score before they reach the door.
Trusted to Secure Leading Vendor Networks
ShieldHub technology enables some of the nation’s largest vendor companies to secure their networks. Together, they represent over half a million independent contractors serving Fintech, Real Estate, and Construction.
How ShieldHub Works
ShieldHub starts when you invite the independent contractor to your trusted network. They will be prompted to purchase an FCRA compliant criminal background check from an accredited Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) partner.
The background data is analyzed and standardized to calculate the ShieldScoreSM (IC Score) that represents the associated background risk of the contractor.
Settle your score with ShieldHub.
The Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) adjudicates the report using ShieldHub’s proprietary standardization algorithms to create a composite ShieldScoreTM that communicates safety while keeping the details of your background check report private. ShieldScore offers five levels of risk scoring from IC01+ to IC04:
ShieldHub provides risk scoring standardization for the basis of the ShieldScore™ and is not responsible for the engagement acceptance criteria set by the Client’s Policies. ShieldScore™ considers both the severity and count of criminal convictions in the scope of the background check when determining a composite score. The visual matrix representation identifies thresholds for severity of criminal convictions, total of convictions allowable per level of scoring, is for informational purposes, and is not inclusive of every category or type of crime. IC01+ designation will be available to ShieldIDs issued or updated beginning April 2, 2024.
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ShieldPulseTM Continuous Monitoring automatically updates your network as data becomes available in national and state criminal databases, including the sexual offender registry. Simply invite your vendors and independent contractors to join and purchase a background check. Once the background check is scored, the contractor consents to share the information with you. ShieldHub continuously monitors your network and alerts you of criminal risks as they are discovered.
ShieldHub vs. Traditional Background Check Reports
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Jurisdication ScopeShieldHub includes robust skip tracing that's designed to idenfity and research any discovered candidate addresses. Traditional single county background checks are five times more likely to miss crimes simply due candidate relocation. | Multiple, As needed* | Single | ShieldScore™ Criminal Risk ScoreShieldScore™ takes the guesswork and bias out of interpreting background checks by providing a composite score that represents the vendor's criminal risk. |
ShieldScore™ Effective DateShieldPulse™ Continous Monitoring creates a dynamic background check that's automatically updated as data becomes available. Traditional background checks only reflect reflect crimes as of the issue date. |
Full Year | Issue Date Only |
Regulatory ComplianceShieldHub Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) partners adhere to strict Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) guidelines that require background checks to be accurate, transparent, and fair. |
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ShieldID™ Network IdentifierShieldID™ allows you to easily verify a contractor's contractor's ShieldScore™ without having to manage personally identifiable informmation (PII). |
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Unlmited ShieldScore™ SharingBecause ShieldHub is monitored and continously updated, your vendors benefit by sharing and reusing their ShieldScore as often as they need. No more multiple report purchases every year. |
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Integrated Alias SearchingIn addition to checking their legal name, ShieldHub automaticaly includes full alias seearching including nicknames, maiden names, hyphenated names, and suffixes. |
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Digital ID VerificationKnow your vendors and reduce identity fraud with integrated Digital ID Verifcation that leverages AI to confirm your contractor's identity from a government issued ID. |
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| * | ShieldHub Inc. is an innovative provider of technology with the primary mission of building an ecosystem of trust between interested parties. ShieldHub Inc. is not a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). To facilitate the individual background check process, SheildHub Inc. partners with an accredited Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). |
What’s Included in the Background Check
ShieldHubTM partners with accredited Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRA) to provide a comprehensive background check down to the county level.
ID Verification
Leverages AI to verify the identify of the independent contractor, leveraging government-issued documentation to ensure compliance and reduce fraud.
Federal Criminal Search
Checks the U.S. District courthouse. Examples of federal criminal cases may include bank robbery, bank fraud and kidnapping.
Continuous Monitoring
Ensure compliance through ongoing updates from the National criminal records database.
Felony & Misdemeanor County Search
County-level search for felonies and misdemeanors. Infractions and minor traffic violations are not included.
National Criminal Record File Search
This database includes the fugitive files and the government watch lists, sex offender registries, state & county criminal record repositories, state departments of corrections and administrative offices of the court.
Sex Offender Database Search
(State & National)
State-specific registry provides a search of information on sexual offenders who are required to register in the state in which they reside.
Global Sanction Search
This search covers both U.S. And foreign database sanctions including the office of foreign asset control, FBI most wanted list, terrorist exclusion list, denied parties and world debarred parties lists.
Criminal Charge Categories
Enterprise-Grade Screening for Your Entire Vendor Network
We know that ensuring compliance across an entire independent workforce can be a daunting task. That’s why we’ve developed special programs for our enterprise clients to deal with the demands of a complex diverse independent contractor panel. Whether it’s exploring additional data elements, or adapting ShieldHub to work in a variety of work environments, we’re dedicated to ensuring the safety of your employees and customers. Contact our enterprise sales team and discover how we can help you build your own trusted network.
