Investigations & Services

Pre-Employment Screening and Background Investigations

Background screening investigations provide a vital process used to verify the information provided on the prospective employees' application. Employers who exercise due diligence in their hiring practices can avoid harm to their employees or other persons, which may result in a lawsuit.

J&R assists with the employee selection process to protect your company or business from unwanted liability claims. We have access to specialized database records to conduct extensive and thorough background and pre-employment screenings for future and current employees, potential business partners and others. We uncover a history of fraud and deceit through criminal record searches.

Depending on your hiring needs a background check may include any or all of the following:

Entry Level

  • Name, Address & Social Security Number Verification
  • Drivers License Search and Driving History
  • Criminal Convictions Statewide (NY)
  • County Level Criminal Record Search (when required)
  • County Level Civil Records Search
  • Pryor Employment Verification
  • State Incarceration Search
  • Statewide Sex Offender Search

Management Level

Includes Entry Level and the following:

  • Bankruptcy Record Search
  • Federal Court Record Search (Civil & Criminal)
  • Federal Prison Search
  • National Sex Offender Search
  • Credit History (J&R complies with the credit bureaus and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when approving credit searches, applicant consent is required)
  • Education Verification (Highest Degree Obtained with consent)

Executive Level

Includes Management and Entry Level and the following:

  • Office of Inspector General Excluded Individuals Search
  • Corporate Ownership (Privately Held Companies)
  • Professional License Verification
  • Reference Interviews - Character interviews based upon applicants provided references
  • Internet Profile (Detailed Web Reference Search) Helpful in determining an applicant's character, background and suitability for hire.

We comply with all Federal and State laws required to aid in safeguarding your hiring decisions. Pricing is based on the level of screening and/or background information verification required. Contact J&R for more information and a Free Consultation.