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HR recommends switching background‑check vendor to Verified First for faster, more comprehensive checks
Summary
Human Resources recommended Verified First as a replacement vendor because it offers federal-level checks, an up‑to‑date sex‑offender registry and integration with the city's applicant tracking system at a lower net price than the existing vendor once required additions are included.
Abby Newell, human-resources generalist, and Heather Buchanan, HR director, briefed the council on problems with the city’s current background‑check vendor and recommended moving to Verified First, which integrates with the city’s applicant‑tracking platform and offers a more comprehensive package for a similar per‑check price.
Newell said the current vendor’s package omits federal‑level checks unless the city pays extra and relies on a…
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