Checkr Adverse Media Search

by Checkr · Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

Checkr Adverse Media Search screenshot

Executive Summary

Companies that run background checks with Checkr can use its adverse media search to look for negative media about a candidate, by accessing private databases, public sanctions lists, media sources and other public and private record repositories. Checkr describes it as particularly useful in countries where third-party access to criminal record information is restricted. It is run as one of Checkr's international (non-US) searches, or added to a US background check for a candidate with an address history outside the United States. Checkr gives an average turnaround time of 2-3 business days.

Use Cases

  • Looking for negative media about a candidate
  • Screening candidates in countries that restrict access to criminal records
  • Adding out-of-country history to a US background check
  • Screening candidates whose work location is outside the US

Features

Visibility

  • Real-time Status Updates: Subscribing to webhooks is the recommended approach for accessing the report information and status, since it provides near real-time updates and frees the customer from having to poll our API for this information.

Support

  • Customizing and saving packages in Checkr: Checkr makes it easy for your Admins and Restricted Admins to add screenings to a package and save the results as a customized package to use again later.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Cloud-native, modern, RESTful API-driven architecture with resource-oriented URLs and HTTPS support.
Deployment
SaaS
API Available
Yes

Integrations

  • Make
  • Thoropass

Security & Compliance

Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 42001, ISO 27001

Encryption: TLS in transit; AES-256 at rest (per Checkr trust page)

Pricing

Model
Pay-as-you-go, per report
Target Customer
Enterprise
Contract Type
Pay-as-you-go

About Checkr

Checkr is a technology company and data platform that powers safe and fair decisions. It provides a suite of products for identity and background verification, streamlining employment screenings to help companies assess risk and modernize hiring.

Founded: 2014 · Headquarters: San Francisco, USA · Employees: 501-1,000 · Private

Verified sources

Each of these facts was checked against the vendor page linked (2026-10-15).

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