Background Investigations

Dr. Richard Poe and Associates background reports provide detailed occupational history, professional skills, educational qualifications, credit and criminal profiles as well as other requested verifications.  With the results of a Dr. Richard Poe and Associates background report, your company will be able to make an educated, well informed and confident choice.


Criminal Records Search

A criminal records search provides your hiring department with any felony or misdemeanor records.  This is essential information that will help your company avoid legal liability due to negligent hiring.  Searches can be done countywide or statewide, based on the prospective applicant's previous address history.

A necessary report for people who will be working with money, valuable inventory or sensitive proprietary information.


Prior Employment Verification 

Prior employment verification confirms past employment, dates, title, salary and job performance.  This report will reveal if a candidate is eligible for rehire and whether or not they were released from any of their past jobs.  This information will enable the employer to determine the applicant's suitability for the position and discover any misrepresentations on behalf of the applicant.  


Credit Report

A credit report shows an applicant's debt load, payment history and any public records attached to the credit profile.  Former names, past addresses and employment will also be revealed.


Motor Vehicle Report

These records are from the State Motor Vehicle Department.  This will enable you to know what is on an applicant's record before hiring that individual to drive a company vehicle or use a personal vehicle on company business.


Education Verification

Education verification confirms attendance, graduation date and degree earned, if any.


Drug Screening

This is essential when employing people who work with machinery or drive on the company business.  Insurance rate reductions and incentives are available in some states for companies that implement a drug free workplace.