Trusted Background Checks if You Can‘t Afford Mistakes

Serving Houston and Beyond for Over 25 Years.

Fast, FCRA Compliant, and Customized for You.

Proudly Veteran-Owned & Operated — Trusted by Employers Across Texas
and Beyond

Why leading organizations Trust Swailes Background Check

  • Speed You Can Count On
    Most background checks complete in just 2.4 days, so you can hire faster.
  • Smart, Cost-Efficient Screening
    Unnecessary searches are skipped. You only pay for what you need.
  • Dedicated Texas-Based Support
    Your account is managed by a real human.
  • Accurate. Clear. Actionable.
    Reports are thorough, easy to understand, and ready for decision-making.
  • 24/7 Secure Access
    Our user-friendly platform is always available, always encrypted.
  • Seamless ATS Integration
    Works smoothly with your existing applicant tracking system.
  • No Fees. No Minimums. No Nonsense.
    Get started with no sign-up costs or screening quotas.
  • Built for HR, Backed by Experience
    We understand the pressure and align with how HR really works.

Hear it from a Trusted Leader

“For over 20 years, Children’s Museum of Houston has trusted Swailes to ensure the safety of our visitors, volunteers, and staff.  Their experience and quick response are invaluable.”

Executive Director
Children’s Museum of Houston

Services Available

Instant Background Check

This quickly gives you

  • Instant Identity Check
    If an applicant’s identity can’t be verified, the background check and any associated costs stop immediately.
  • Real-Time Data Accuracy
    Instantly flags inaccurate or mismatched information before the screening even begins.
  • Jurisdiction Precision
    Automatically identifies which locations need to be searched; no guesswork, no delays.
  • Social Security Validation Accuracy
    Confirms identity and flags mismatches instantly; no false starts, no wasted effort.

Criminal Check

Experts on what to search and report

  • Fast, Reliable Criminal Record Checks
    Rapid turnaround for county, state, and federal criminal records so you’re never waiting on the most important data.
  • Global Screening, Local Expertise
    Access international employment records across all legally available jurisdictions.
  • Compliance-First Approach
    Every screening is conducted with strict adherence to federal and state laws, protecting you and your candidates.
  • Sex Offender Registry Check
    National and state-level screening for registered offenders, verified by human reviewers.

Verifications

Highly experienced team that delivers

  • Employment & Education Verifications
    Confirm an applicant’s experience and credentials with precision.
  • Drug Testing
    Dependable screening to support safe, compliant workplaces.
  • Federal Watch List Monitoring
    Instant alerts if an applicant appears on any restricted or sanctioned lists.
  • Custom Verifications
    Tailored checks for licenses, certifications, business affiliations, civil records, and professional references. Whatever your role requires.

Jennifer Swailes

Executive Vice President

For more than 20 years, Jennifer has led the Background Division for Swailes & Company. She works closely with HR teams to build trusted partnerships with organizations of all sizes from startups to large, multi-state corporations.

“We take pride in delivering personalized services to each client and tailoring our solutions to meet their unique needs.”

Leadership in Action

Jennifer and her team specialize in fast, pre-employment screening that’s backed by real-time insight. Using client-specific heat maps and a secure client portal, Swailes delivers not just reports but clarity.

Round-the-clock access. Seamless ordering. No friction.

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