Employment Background Verification
Background checks are conducted on all applicants and may include any of the following, based on the type of position for which you are applying.
- Social security number
- Employment history
- Motor vehicle record
- Criminal History
- Instances of deferred adjudication must be referenced on your application.
- Educational history
- Diplomas / transcripts must be from an accredited institution and certified (embossed with the institution’s raised seal). To check your institution’s accreditation, click here.
- Professional/technical certifications and licenses.
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Employment Verification
We are pleased to announce that The Work Number is now fully functional for employment verification.
You no longer need to submit a ticket to the Audit.servicedesk@dallascounty.org. Instead, individuals or organizations requesting proof of employment can follow the process outlined below.
Need Proof of Employment or Income?
Provide the verifier with the following information:
- Your Social Security Number
- County of Dallas Employer Code: 15311
Verification Access Options for Verifiers:
Need to Create a Salary Key?
A salary key is one form of employee authorization used to release income. If an employer or organization requires access to your salary information, follow these steps to generate a Salary Key:
- Visit www.theworknumber.com.
- Click "Manage My Employment Data" (top right corner).
- Select "Get A Salary Key."
- Click "Log In."
- Enter Employer Code (15311) and search.
- Select Dallas County and click "Select Employer."
- Click "Register Now!" to create an account.
- Follow the steps to complete registration.
- Once your account is set up, select "Grant Access to Salary Info."
- Click "Generate a Salary Key" and write down the six-digit number.
Provide the verifier with the following information:
- Your Social Security Number
- County of Dallas Employer Code: 15311
- Your Salary Key
Verification Access Options for Verifiers:
Verification of Employment Eligibility
Dallas County employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification and complete Form I-9, as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
