TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA®) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announced today that Shield Screening has successfully demonstrated continued compliance with the Background Screening Organization Accreditation Program (BSOAP) and is recognized as BSCC-Accredited.
“Once again, we’re excited to share that Shield Screening has successfully been awarded re-accreditation with the Professional Background Screening Association,” said Tom Ellis, Executive Vice President of Protection Services for Shield Screening. “Earning re-accreditation stands as a testament to our relentless focus on delivering precise and reliable background screening services. Our clients count on us to help them navigate their hiring processes with confidence, and this accreditation solidifies that trust.”
Each year, U.S. employers, organizations and governmental agencies request millions of consumer reports to assist with critical business decisions involving background screening. Background screening reports, which are categorized as consumer reports, are currently regulated at both the federal and state level.
Since its inception, PBSA has maintained that there is a strong need for a singular, cohesive industry standard and, therefore, created the BSOAP. Governed by a strict professional standard of specified requirements and measurements, the BSOAP is becoming a widely recognized seal of achievement that brings national recognition to background screening organizations (also referred to as Consumer Reporting Agencies). This recognition will stand as the industry “seal,” representing a background screening organization’s commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards and continued institutional improvement.
“At Shield Screening, we prioritize expertise and compliance by requiring our seasoned team members to obtain PBSA certifications,” continued Ellis. “Our background specialists don’t stop at the basics—they pursue advanced PBSA certifications, reflecting our dedication to ongoing professional growth and industry leadership. This approach ensures that our clients receive top-tier screening services backed by the highest level of accuracy and trust.”
The BSCC oversees the application process and is the governing accreditation body that validates the background screening organizations seeking accreditation meet or exceed a measurable standard of competence. To become accredited, consumer reporting agencies must pass a rigorous onsite audit, conducted by an independent auditing firm, of its policies and procedures as they relate to six critical areas: consumer protection, legal compliance, client education, product standards, service standards, and general business practices.
Any U.S.-based employment screening organization is eligible to apply for accreditation. A copy of the standard, the policies and procedures, and measurements is available at www.thepbsa.org.
About Shield Screening
Shield Screening is a leading full-service employment screening company with more than 50 years of combined experience in the employment verification industry. Shield Screening specializes in providing quality and dynamic background screening solutions to meet the demands of today's job market. The company provides a hands-on and creative approach to ensure that its clients receive customized and compliant screening services tailored to their unique requirements, enabling them to hire and maintain highly qualified employees with confidence.
About PBSA®
Founded in 2003 as a not-for-profit trade association, the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) represents the interests of more than 900 member companies around the world that offer tenant, employment and background screening. PBSA provides relevant programs and training aimed at empowering members to better serve clients and maintain standards of excellence in the background screening industry and presents a unified voice in the development of national, state and local regulations. For more information, visit www.thepbsa.org.
