When most people think of criminal background checks, they think of pre-employment screening. And while that is certainly one of the most common applications, the reality is that biometric criminal verification serves a far broader range of needs – many of which organisations overlook until they find themselves exposed.
Uphando offers AFISwitch Biometric Fingerprint Scanning across four key areas: pre-employment enquiries, corporate verifications, property rental applications and career applications.
For employers, the case is straightforward. Every new appointment carries risk and a biometric criminal check provides the most accurate and legally compliant means of assessing that risk. With Uphando‘s Certified Biometric Officers able to travel directly to your premises, the process is as convenient as it is thorough.
For property managers and landlords, tenant screening is an area where criminal verification is increasingly relevant. Placing a tenant without conducting a proper background check is a risk that no responsible property manager should be willing to take and AFISwitch biometric verification provides the highest available standard of accuracy.
For individuals, whether applying for a new role, a professional licence or any position that requires a formal clearance, having a verified police clearance certificate obtained through biometric fingerprinting carries significantly more weight than a standard name-based check.
The process itself is straightforward. A Certified Biometric Officer captures the candidate’s demographic information and fingerprints digitally, with a signed consent form and ID copy on record. The information is then submitted to MIE and AFISwitch for verification with the SAPS Criminal Record Centre.
Whatever your requirement, Uphando has the expertise, the technology and the accreditation to deliver a result you can rely on.