Sapphire's Background Checks
Standard Screening for Florida Hiring - With Level 2 Requirements in Mind
Many Florida roles involving vulnerable populations require state Level 2 background screening - a fingerprint-based process distinct from standard employment screening. Sapphire handles the standard multi-state, county, and federal searches Florida employers need for every other role.
Checks from $22.50 flat.
Not Every Florida Role Is Screened the Same Way
Level 2 screening is a distinct, fingerprint-based process.
Positions with access to vulnerable populations (children, elderly, disabled individuals) commonly require Florida’s Level 2 background screening standard – a different process from a standard name-based background check.
Confusing Level 1 and Level 2 has real consequences.
Applying the wrong screening standard to a regulated role can create licensing and compliance exposure for healthcare, childcare, and elder-care employers.
Most other Florida roles still need thorough standard screening.
Outside of state-regulated Level 2 positions, Florida employers still need solid multi-state, county, and federal criminal searches for the rest of their hiring.
Thorough Standard Screening for Every Role Level 2 Doesn't Cover
For the many Florida positions that don’t require state fingerprint-based Level 2 screening, Sapphire provides the same thorough multi-state, county, statewide, and federal criminal searches used across our other packages.
Multi-State Criminal, County Criminal, and Statewide Criminal searches available
Healthcare Sanction Report available for healthcare-adjacent roles that don't require Level 2
SSN Trace and Past Address Search included in every package
Same-day turnaround available on many searches
Ask us directly whether a specific role requires state Level 2 screening - this determination should also be confirmed with the regulating Florida agency for your industry
How Sapphire Works for Florida Employers
Confirm Which Standard Applies
Determine whether the role requires Florida’s state Level 2 fingerprint screening or standard employment background checks.
Company & Applicant Verification
For standard screening, we verify your company for FCRA compliance and your applicant signs the required authorization.
Choose Your Package
Select Basic, Enhanced, or Premium, adding healthcare sanctions or license verification where relevant.
Results Delivered
Reports are typically delivered in as little as the same day.
WHY FLORIDA EMPLOYERS SCREEN WITH SAPPHIRE
Checks from $22.50 flat - no published rate card games
Reports reviewed by Sapphire's in-house team, not run on autopilot
FCRA-aligned process, PBSA-accredited
Results available in as little as the same day
This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Background check and hiring laws change and vary by state and locality - confirm current requirements with qualified counsel before making hiring decisions.
Florida Background Check FAQs
What is a Level 2 background check in Florida?
It’s a fingerprint-based state and FBI criminal history screening required for many Florida positions involving access to vulnerable populations, distinct from a standard name-based employment background check. This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Background check and hiring laws change and vary by state and locality – confirm current requirements with qualified counsel before making hiring decisions.
Does Sapphire run Level 2 fingerprint screenings directly?
Confirm this directly with us for your specific role – Level 2 screening in Florida typically runs through the state’s own fingerprint-based system, which may be a separate process from Sapphire’s standard search offerings.
What disqualifies someone from a Level 2 background check?
This is governed by Florida statute and varies by the specific offense and regulated role – confirm current disqualifying offense lists with the relevant Florida regulating agency or your counsel.
What if my Florida role doesn't require Level 2?
Most Florida roles outside specific regulated categories can be screened with Sapphire’s standard packages – Multi-State Criminal, County Criminal, Statewide Criminal, and related add-ons.
How fast can we get results?
For standard (non-Level-2) screening, many searches return results in as little as the same day.
Get the Right Screening for the Right Florida Role.
Thorough standard background checks for every role outside Florida’s state-regulated Level 2 requirements.
Checks from $22.50 flat · Same-day results available · This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Background check and hiring laws change and vary by state and locality – confirm current requirements with qualified counsel before making hiring decisions.