Who We Are

Since 2007, Reference Services, Inc. (RSI) has been a leading provider of comprehensive background screening and verification services. With a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, RSI empowers businesses to make informed hiring decisions. We are dedicated to ensuring client satisfaction by delivering exceptional customer service. Our U.S.-based team offers solutions designed to help clients build a safe, productive, and dependable workforce, utilizing cutting-edge technology. With our expertise and experience, RSI provides swift and precise reports at an unmatched value.

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Our promise to you – quality data with the industry’s best accuracy, speed with reports returned within hours, simplicity with easy-to-use software & integrated ATS, and customer service beyond your expectations.‌

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  • Reduce Liability & Operations Cost
  • Protect your organization with better hiring decisions
  • Industry Leading Accuracy
    • RSI has one of the lowest dispute rates in the industry
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Why Choose RSI!
  • Partnership Approach: Treating clients as valued partners with a focus on long-term relationships.
  • No Contracts: Flexible pricing and transparent terms.
  • Dedicated Account Management: Assigned primary and backup account managers for 24/7 support to enterprising clients.
  • Accreditation: Nationally accredited by the Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA).
Core Values

We feel like you deserve to know it all.

And 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.

Industry Leading Hiring Protection
Partnering with RSI gets you...
  • Employment Screening Reports and Verification Services
  • Continuous Monitoring Programs – Criminal, MVR and Healthcare Sanctions
  • Credit Reports -Employment and Tenant
  • DOT / FMCSA reporting
  • Integration Capable – ATS, Payroll, HR Systems
  • Trusted by National employers to manage regulated and non-regulated Drug Testing and Medical Physicals

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As an RSI client partner, you’ll experience quicker turn-around times. No days or hours of waiting for a return call.

  • Extended customer service hours during evenings, weekends and holidays from our real team members
  • Calls are answered immediately by RSI employees. Help Desk tickets responded to in less than 60 minutes.
  • Instant access to most reports
  • Our turn-around time is less than 24 actual hours on average for criminal searches, and 90% of our verifications are completed in less than 48 hours!

Hear From Our Clients

I am happy to share that everything at RSI has gone smoothly without any issues! I was especially impressed with Louise – her help, expertise, and friendly demeanor made the entire setup process a breeze!

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Meghan
Housing Authority of the City of Charleston

We have been very pleased with RSI over the years and always receive prompt responses when questions arise!

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Talitha Kay
Greenwood Genetic Center

I appreciate the time RSI takes to reach out and for the wonderful service you all provide. 

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Andy Findley
Bartow County

I need to run a credit checks on CEOs I recruit for a community nonprofits. My local background check service and the one my search firm association uses couldn’t help me. RSI took the time to educate me on what I’d have to do to be able to hold the confidential results of a credit check. They orchestrated the site visit in record time and I’m very grateful as the need was very time sensitive. Going forward I’m going to use them for all of my background check needs.

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I am very pleased with the service that we receive from you. So much better than our previous background check vendor!

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Rick Reneker
SYM Financial Advisors

The customer service at RSI is top notch! Someone (yes, a real person) always answers the phone, and we never get a recording or put on long holds. If they cannot answer our question, they get us to someone who can and without delay. They are consistently kind, knowledgeable and reliable. We will never use another reference service provider for our staffing agency, and we have recommended them to many of our clients. Thank you, RSI, for being there for us! You are a crucial part of the success of our company running smoothly!

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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

I have always been extremely happy with RSI. They have been able to send me background information that other companies could not find. That is why I always use your service. I was introduced to RSI at PSHRM meeting many years ago by one of your reps and have been very satisfied.

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Linda Richards
Rogers Patrick Westbrook & Brickman LLC

From a customer standpoint, I have to say that I find Reference Services staff to be top notch and extremely helpful and accommodating. We appreciate the time you’ve taken to reach out and check in to see that our needs are being met!

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Robin Kolbus
Hiawatha Communications Inc
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