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Sterling provides the foundation of trust and safety our clients need to create great environments for their most essential resource, people. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe.

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Background Screening Services

Criminal Background Checks - Our comprehensive background screening services raise the safety bar to help ensure faster, accurate hiring decisions.

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Employment Verifications

We validate who you are hiring in advance with thorough verification services backed by our own powerful fulfillment engine.

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Drug & Health Screening

Improve workplace safety with an array of pre-and post-drug and alcohol tests, health screenings, and DOT services.

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Background Checks Amid COVID-19: A Compliance Guide

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Make sure the candidate you hired remains the employee you trust.

Our post-hire services help you continuously monitor your workforce, ensuring a better, safer workplace for your employees and customers.

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