Global background screening
At 3rd Degree Screening, our International and Global Screening services extend your background check program across borders. With access to data sources from numerous countries, experienced in-country partners, and a deep understanding of local regulations, we help you make informed global hiring decisions with confidence.

Multi-country report
Consolidated & translated

PBSA Accredited
Background Screening Association

FCRA Certified Staff
Fair Credit Reporting Act

100% US-Based
Support and Operations

Licensed Private Investigative Agency
State-Licensed & Bonded
Multi-country screening services

We access criminal records from numerous countries through official government channels, law enforcement agencies, and international criminal databases, ensuring candidates' criminal history is verified regardless of where they lived or worked.
We validate candidates' past employment history with international employers, confirming dates, job titles, and responsibilities directly with former employers across borders, including multinational corporations and foreign government entities.
We verify education credentials from foreign institutions to ensure your candidates' academic qualifications are genuine and accurately represented, working with international registrars and credential evaluation services worldwide.
All international checks include a cross-reference against global watchlists, Interpol databases, and international sanction lists, providing comprehensive risk screening alongside every background check.
We confirm the validity of professional licenses and certifications obtained outside the United States, working directly with foreign licensing authorities to verify status, expiration, and disciplinary history.
Client Voices
See what hiring teams across every industry are saying about working with us.
Quality reports done in a timely manner.
Trent Grundmeyer
Owner
Simple process, easy to follow and seamless for the candidate.
Tonya Walker
Owner/Founder
Great customer service. It's user friendly for both the candidate and employer.
Dawn DeLaTorre
Human Resources Manager
200+
Countries and territories
Global screening coverage
Local
In-country partners
Experts in local law & practice
Multi-language
Translated reports available
Results in English
FCRA
US-side compliance
Maintained on every check
How It Works
We coordinate international background checks through a global network of in-country researchers, official government sources, and compliance experts, consolidating all results into a single, unified report alongside any U.S.-side checks.
Based on the candidate's residence, work, and education history, we determine which countries require screening and what checks are legally permissible under each country's data protection laws.
Our global network of experienced local partners initiates criminal, employment, education, and license checks through official channels in each relevant country.
All international results are translated into English, reviewed for accuracy, and compiled alongside any U.S.-side checks into a single unified report.
You receive one comprehensive global background check report with all international and domestic findings clearly documented and any flags highlighted for your review.
Comprehensive coverage

Global hiring
A domestic-only screening program leaves significant gaps for candidates with international backgrounds. Our global checks ensure that criminal records, employment history, and credentials are verified regardless of country, closing the gaps that put your organization at risk.
Local compliance
Background screening laws vary dramatically by country, from GDPR in Europe to specific data protection regimes across Asia Pacific and Latin America. Our experienced in-country partners know the rules in every jurisdiction we operate in, keeping your screening legally compliant at every step.


Unified reporting
Managing multiple international screening vendors creates gaps, delays, and inconsistent results. Our unified reporting consolidates all global and domestic background check findings into a single, easy-to-review report, streamlining your decision-making regardless of how many countries are involved.
Contact Us
At 3rd Degree Screening, we help you screen candidates across borders with confidence. Whether you are hiring talent who has lived, worked, or studied abroad, our international and global screening consolidates multi-country results into a single, clear report. Contact us to learn how we can support your global hiring program.
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