Universal Background Screening Expands with Opening of Los Angeles Office

PHOENIX, January 26, 2010 — Universal Background Screening, Inc., a leading provider of employment background screening, drug testing and physical exam services, today announced that the Company opened a satellite office in the Los Angeles, California area and added staff to all areas of the company.

To continue to meet the needs of its clients, Universal Background Screening opened an office in Woodland Hills, a suburb of Los Angeles. Universal is poised for strong growth and its new office space, along with the Company’s new headquarters and Operations Center in Phoenix, accommodate the hiring of additional staff to support sustained growth for years to come.

The company also announced that it has recently added staff in all areas of the company, including sales, client services and operations, many of whom bring prior employment screening or related industry experience. The company is actively recruiting staff for its Phoenix Operations Center, and is especially interested to hear from candidates with prior experience in the background screening, drug testing, credit reporting and criminal justice fields. Universal provides full client service and internal operations from 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern time, Monday through Friday to service its nationwide clients.

“At Universal, we understand that hiring the right people is essential to an organization’s success. This principle drives clients’ use of our solutions and our own hiring standards,” explained Ryan Krostue, CEO of Universal Background Screening. “With our hiring of additional background screening professionals and the recent additions to our management team, we will continue to deliver the outstanding service our clients have experienced for years.”

About Universal Background Screening

Universal Background Screening is a leading national provider of employment background screening solutions including a comprehensive selection of background checks, verifications, drug testing, employment physicals and compliance management services. Universal Background Screening consults with its clients to create customized screening programs that enhance security, reduce liability and improve productivity and cost savings in the candidate selection and hiring process.

Learn more at www.universalbackground.com.

Media Contact
David Nadell, Vice President of Marketing
Universal Background Screening, Inc.
Email: dnadell(at)universalbackground(dot)com
Phone: 818-880-5700 x3210

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