About Us

About Safer Places

We help organizations make safer, fairer decisions about the people they hire, house and welcome as volunteers.

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Our story

Making places safer for over 20 years

Trusted for 20+ yearsBackground screening experts

For more than 20 years, Safer Places Inc. has provided background screening, drug testing and ongoing monitoring for employers, property managers, staffing firms and nonprofits. Two decades in the industry means we've seen the rules change, the technology evolve and our clients grow, and we've grown right alongside them, combining dependable technology with personal, responsive service.

Our goal is simple: help you make confident decisions that protect your people, your customers and your community, while treating every applicant fairly.

What we value

How we work

Accuracy

Every record is verified carefully, because real careers and homes depend on it.

Compliance

We stay current on federal, state and local rules so you don't have to.

Service

You'll work with people who know your account and pick up the phone.

Fairness

We treat applicants with respect and give them a clear path to dispute errors.

Client education

We take the time to teach, not just screen

Background screening can feel complicated, so we never leave you guessing. Whether you're new to screening or running a large program, our team takes the time to walk you through how it all works and answer your questions in plain language, so you can make confident, compliant decisions.

  • What a background check can and can't tell you
  • Federal, state and local rules like FCRA and ban-the-box
  • Choosing the right checks for each position
  • Handling adverse action and applicant disputes the right way

Leadership

Meet our management team

Ready to build a safer workplace?

Tell us what you're hiring for and we'll recommend the right screening program.