Professional Background
Screening

We are a full service firm, offering a comprehensive suite of background screening reports and verification services, along with drug testing, DOT and random drug testing programs. You need it ALL and we’ve got it.

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Featured Services

Why RSI Background Check?

We expertly uncover criminal records and other important information that other companies
routinely miss. In fact, we do it often, and it’s earned us the business of many valued partners. Our
scope of services, investment in extensive data resources and skilled team members ensure
you’ve got the power to make informed hiring decisions and make the best hire – the first time.

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Background Services

Our services, investment in data resources, and skilled team ensure you have the power to make informed hiring decisions and the best hire the first time.

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In House Verifications

Our skilled, in-house verification team will make daily attempts to verify references, previous employers, education achieved, and professional certifications.

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Drug & Health Screening

We are a third-party administrator for drug testing, physical screenings, and DOT services, with eScreen ensuring constant status and results monitoring.

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Current & Expanding Integrations

RSI’s growing network of integration partners is powered by our custom-built API and XML gateway. Designed for flexibility, this system easily adapts to a wide range of data formats and communication protocols—making it simple to connect with other platforms and services.

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Kronos logo featuring bold blue text with a modern typeface, representing the company’s workforce management and human capital software solutions
My Staffing Pro logo featuring bold, modern typography with blue and green accents, representing the company’s applicant tracking system and recruitment software solutions
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International Trace logo featuring bold blue and gray text with a globe or network icon, representing global background screening and investigative services
Accurate Background logo featuring bold red and gray text with a checkmark symbol, representing trusted background screening and workforce compliance solutions
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NIC logo featuring bold blue letters with a modern design, representing the company’s digital government services and technology solutions for public sector agencies
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Faster, More Accurate Hiring

Reduce Liability
and Operating Costs
Our Commitment
Protect Your Organization
with Better Hiring Decisions
Industry-Leading Accuracy
At RSI we protect your organization by improving your hiring selection, decreasing liability and reducing operating cost. We do all this by focusing on quality with the industry best accuracy and returning reports within hours.

Uncover the Online Truth
Behind the Profile

RSI’s social media background checks help you identify the
positive, the problematic, and the potentially risky online behavior of your candidates and employees. Using advanced technology and expert analysts, we provide FCRA-compliant reports that give you the insights needed to make confident, informed hiring
decisions.

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Hear From Our Clients

We absolutely love working with this team! They’re thorough, efficient, and we always receive everything quickly and without issues. Their service has been so reliable that we’ve recommended them to several other townships in Michigan. We truly appreciate their work and look forward to continuing our partnership!

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Jo DeMarco
Ada Township

We appreciate you reaching out to check on us! We are also very happy with our customer service representative. Heather is amazing.

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Janet Deacon
DeVere Insulation

I have been a Reference Services customer for a very long time. I have always been very impressed with the service I have received. Everyone has always been so helpful!

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Pam Baker
Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions LLC

I had a great experience working with Reference Services. They were extremely professional and responsive. I highly recommend them.

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Ann Smith
William Randall Advertising

I appreciate all that your people do for our company to help us know who we are employing. Thank you for the great service!

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Motel Property Development Corp
Trish Funkhouser

I’ve worked in the HR Industry for over 5 years now. And this company is hands down the BEST!

You can actually talk to a REAL person & get your answers you need within ONE hour!!!

Lori & Heather rock! ✨✨

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Emily Nord
Elmer Buchta Trucking

I am very happy with RSI! Every time I have a question – whether via email or phone call – everyone has been extremely helpful! 

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Connie Neidig
Capture the Magic Vacations LLC

In a world that seems to not get back to you timely I can always rely on Lori, Heather and many others with Reference Services to provide good old fashioned customer service.

If you are not using this team you are missing out.

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Kristi Esche
Industrial Filter Manufacturing, Inc

We appreciate you working with us to keep things updated. We are very grateful for the services supplied to ECS especially when it comes to Reference Checking. We plan to continue to use of your service for 2025 and into the future. 😊

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Darlene Moog
ECS Solutions
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RSI Has You Covered

We are a full service firm, offering a comprehensive suite of background screening reports and verification services, along with drug testing, DOT and random drug testing programs. You need it ALL and we’ve got it.

Our Commitment

At RSI we protect your organization by improving your hiring selection, decreasing liability and reducing operating cost. We do all this by focusing on quality with the industry best accuracy and returning reports within hours.

Our Core Values

Our success – your success – hinges on three things… quality of data, customer service and compliance expertise. (And no, we don’t all get our criminal record data from the same sources.)

Our Credentials

Many background screening firms are members. But we’re not just members – our stringent standards and best practices have helped us achieve the coveted PBSA Accreditation.