Streamlining Police Checks with Tech

How to Streamline Your Police Check Process Leveraging Tech


Efficiently managing Australian police checks is crucial for businesses to maintain a secure and compliant workforce. According to a study by G&A Partners, HR spends approximately 73% of its time on administrative activities – nearly three quarters of a HR professionals’ time devoted to administrative work rather than strategic initiatives.  


Leveraging technology for administrative tasks like police checks, also known as nationally coordinated criminal history checks, not only saves time and reduces administrative burdens, but also enhances the secure handling of candidate data. Here’s a guide on how to streamline your police check process using a compliance tech solution like WorkPro.


Why Use Technology for Police Checks?


Security: Conducting police checks through a secure online platform ensures that sensitive information is protected with the latest encryption and security measures. This reduces the risk of data breaches and unauthorised access.


Speed: Compliance Technology platforms significantly accelerate the police check process. Automated systems can handle bulk requests and provide results swiftly.


Administrative Efficiency: By automating the police check process and empowering the candidate to progress their own application, businesses can eliminate manual paperwork, reduce errors, and free up administrative resources for more strategic tasks.


How to Administer Police Checks Using WorkPro


WorkPro simplifies the police check process with our smart online solution. Here’s how it’s done in 4 easy steps as a business:



  1. Sign in: Once your WorkPro account is activated log in to access your dashboard.
  2. Request Checks: Make police check requests individually or in bulk. WorkPro’s system guides you through the necessary steps.
  3. Track Progress: Monitor the status of each check in real-time via the dashboard.
  4. Receive Results: Once completed, results are automatically and securely delivered and stored in your WorkPro account to help you progress a hiring decision and maintain a robust audit trail.


Simplicity for the candidate:


  1. Request Received: A candidate is invited to complete a check via email or text.
  2. Sign in: The candidate creates a WorkPro account or signs in to their existing account to access the request.
  3. Complete the task: Following the prompts, the candidate will complete the application, upload their ID and provide consent before submitting the check for processing.
  4. Receive Results: Once finalised, the report will be securely stored and accessed via their personal account.


Conduct Other Background Checks Simultaneously with Bundles


Maximise your efficiency with WorkPro’s background check bundles. This option enables you to conduct multiple background checks concurrently, including work rights checks, reference checks and qualification checks, reducing delays in the hiring process and delivering a single candidate experience. Bundling services streamlines the process for you, and is a cost-effective option compared to ordering each check separately. 

Flexible Payment Options

WorkPro provides various payment options to suit your business needs:


  • Pre-Paid: This payment option is designed for customers who wish to pre-purchase a small number of police checks and have them available in their account when they need them. It puts the customer in control of purchases and reduces financial administration.
  • Subscription Plans: For larger organisations who require regular police checks.


System Integrations  


WorkPro’s platform is flexible to integrate seamlessly with people management systems, designed to enhance recruitment and compliance workflow in one platform and eliminating the need for multiple systems. WorkPro offers integrations with some of the world’s most renowned HR tech and people systems including Jobfit, Bullhorn, FastTrack, JobAdder, PageUp, SmartRecruiters, Expr3ss!, Onboard Express, and Salesforce’s CTC People.

Conducting a police check online has never been easier. Streamlining your police check process with technology not only enhances security but also saves time and reduces administrative workload. WorkPro’s comprehensive solution offers efficient, cost-effective and integrated options to manage all your background check needs. By leveraging WorkPro, businesses can maintain compliance, improve hiring speed, and focus on strategic growth. Contact us today to learn more about how WorkPro can transform your police check process.

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