1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Background Check Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/background-check) 4. [Bchex Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/bchex/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_81078923e1c317e6ffa5135dd85e7117/bchex.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/bchex/reviews) [ Bchex ](/products/bchex/reviews) (92)4.7/5 Bchex (formerly Background Investigation Bureau [BIB]) is a trusted background screening and compliance partner that helps organizations make faster, more accurate, and more responsible screening decisions. Founded in 1995, Bchex has nearly three decades of experience supporting schools, nonprofits, businesses, and membership-based organizations across the United States. Today, Bchex is trusted by 700+ school districts and thousands of organizations nationwide, with a 99% customer satisfaction score and average background check turnaround times under 12 hours. Bchex offers a modern, people-first approach to screening—combining speed, accuracy, compliance, and service—so organizations can protect their communities without unnecessary complexity or delays. Bchex Products & Services Include: Background Screening – Criminal checks, employment screening, volunteer screening, and compliance-focused reporting Chex365 – Continuous monitoring to help organizations stay informed after an initial background check is complete ChexPass – Visitor and identity management for safer facilities SecureVolunteer - End-to-end volunteer management and screening designed to simplify onboarding, ensure compliance, and protect organizations that rely on volunteers Education & Training – Including Screening Hero, Bchex’s official screening training and certification course Bchex is known for its hands-on customer support, dedicated account management, and deep understanding of screening regulations and real-world risk. The company prioritizes prevention, fairness, and trust—helping organizations create safer environments while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency. At its core, Bchex exists to help organizations screen smarter, reduce risk, and protect people- with confidence. Learn more at www.bib.com. Show More * * * ### 134 Discussions ### 132 Participants ### 78.0 Nps Score Already have Bchex? ### All Bchex Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsCommon QuestionsDiscussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Common Questions Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Common Questions Discussions without Comments NW Loading... [Nathan W.](https://www.g2.com/users/1caf1b81-bfd2-40fe-a527-43818875f85e "Nathan W.") • 5 months ago Director Of Growth Marketing Director Of Growth Marketing More Options - [ # What should nonprofits and schools look for in a volunteer background check provider? ](/discussions/what-should-nonprofits-and-schools-look-for-in-a-volunteer-background-check-provider) Volunteer screening has different requirements than employment screening. Volume tends to be batch-based (hundreds of volunteers at season start), budget is constrained, and many organizations want to give volunteers the option to pay for their own screening. Compliance requirements are also... [Read more](/discussions/what-should-nonprofits-and-schools-look-for-in-a-volunteer-background-check-provider) [ Background Check Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/background-check-software) * * * (true)\<0\>0\>Upvotes (false) * * * 0 Comments [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Bchex+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Bchex+Discussions+section.&title=Bchex+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fbchex%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Bchex+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fbchex%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fbchex%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Bchex+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fbchex%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Bchex+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Bchex+Discussions+section.) 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We've seen data showing thousands of post-hire criminal charges across organizations that only screened at the start. Continuous post-hire monitoring (sometimes... 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We've found that 92% of the background checks at Bchex complete within 24 hours — but what's "realistic" depends on the check type. Database checks (criminal database, sex... 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