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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UKG logo featuring bold, modern blue typography with a clean, geometric design, representing Ultimate Kronos Group’s workforce management and human capital solutions.
HealthcareSource logo featuring clean, modern blue text with a stylized arrow or checkmark, representing the company’s talent management and workforce solutions for the healthcare industry
Ceridian Dayforce logo featuring bold blue text with a modern typeface and a distinctive geometric icon, representing the company’s cloud-based human capital management and payroll software solutions
SAP SuccessFactors logo featuring the SAP blue square alongside modern gray text, representing cloud-based human capital management and talent management software solutions.
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Crime Finders logo featuring bold lettering with a magnifying glass or investigative symbol, representing services focused on criminal background checks and public records research
Bullhorn logo featuring a sleek, modern bullhorn icon, representing the company’s recruitment and staffing software solutions designed to amplify hiring efforts.
NEOGOV logo featuring clean, modern blue typography with a stylized checkmark, representing cloud-based human resources and talent management software for the public sector
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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
International Trace logo featuring bold blue and gray text with a globe or network icon, representing global background screening and investigative services
HireBridge logo featuring bold, modern typography with blue and gray elements, representing the company’s recruitment software and talent management solutions
Accurate Background logo featuring bold red and gray text with a checkmark symbol, representing trusted background screening and workforce compliance solutions
Equifax logo featuring bold red uppercase text in a modern sans-serif font, representing the global data, credit reporting, and analytics company known for financial insights and identity verification services
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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NIC logo featuring bold blue letters with a modern design, representing the company’s digital government services and technology solutions for public sector agencies
SambaSafety logo featuring bold, modern typography with orange and gray colors, representing the company’s driver risk management and safety solutions for fleets and employers
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i9 Advantage logo featuring bold blue and orange text with a stylized checkmark, representing trusted employment eligibility verification and onboarding solutions.
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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

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

RSI has been a reliable partner with ESF Camps for almost 10 years. They have provided prompt and reliable service. To date, RSI staff have been responsive and helpful to ESF and we would highly recommend them to other organizations with similar needs.

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ESF Camps
Greg Ackerman, Regional Director

I absolutely love working with RSI! They’ve been nothing short of wonderful, making everything so smooth and easy. Thank you for all that you do!

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Carolyn
Norman Bird Sanctuary

We are very happy with the services your company supplies! We appreciate you reaching out to us.

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Cheryl Williams
Community Church of Vincennes

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

RSI provides excellent service to Neff. RSI’s ability to provide professional customer service with fast solutions exactly why we continue to be a customer. RSI is impressive due to their ability to quickly solve problems, be competitive in pricing, and easily integrate with our HRIS system. These qualities are hard to find in today’s market!

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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 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

We could not be happier with RSI’s services. Your quick turnaround, professionalism and Indiana kindness is what we like to work with.

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Katy McShane
CREA
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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.