Business Details
32 Years
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Trusted Background Check Services NC
Founded in 1994, our firm has built a reputation as a leader in investigative services with over 25 years of industry experience. Our team combines expertise from law enforcement, security management, and healthcare to deliver comprehensive background checks and investigative solutions tailored to client needs. We maintain rigorous compliance with federal regulations including FCRA and HIPAA while serving clients across North Carolina, South Carolina, and internationally.Our multidisciplinary approach enables thorough assessments of complex cases, supported by advanced technology and direct access to critical databases. Recognized as an endorsed provider by the North Carolina Hospital Association, we deliver actionable intelligence through personalized service backed by an A+ Better Business Bureau rating.
Services
Pre-Employment Background Checks
Criminal Background Checks
Drug Screening Services
Corporate Investigations
Personal Investigations
Health Care Investigations
Credit History Searches
Driving Record Checks
Fraud Investigations
Process Service
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of investigative experience with specialized industry expertise
- Multidisciplinary team with law enforcement and healthcare backgrounds
- A+ Better Business Bureau rating with nationwide service capability
- Direct access to critical databases including OIG and SAM exclusions lists
- Customized solutions for healthcare, corporate, and employment screening needs
Associations and certifications
- North Carolina Hospital Association
What people say
Quick turnaround
Friendly and professional
Exceptional job
Comprehensive reporting
Highly recommended
Services
Pre-Employment Background Checks
Our pre-employment background checks verify criminal history, education credentials, and employment records through direct county and state repository searches. We provide comprehensive reports that help businesses make informed hiring decisions while maintaining compliance with FCRA regulations. Our process combines advanced technology with manual verification to ensure accuracy.
Corporate Investigations
We conduct discreet corporate investigations for fraud, embezzlement, and internal compliance issues. Our team handles sensitive cases with confidentiality, providing documented evidence and expert testimony when needed. Services include workers' compensation fraud surveillance and FMLA abuse investigations for businesses in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Drug Screening Services
Our drug screening services include pre-employment testing and random screenings conducted in partnership with LabCorp. We follow strict chain-of-custody procedures and maintain DOT compliance for transportation industry clients. Testing panels can be customized to meet specific industry requirements and regulatory standards.
Health Care Investigations
Specialized healthcare industry investigations include HIPAA compliance checks and FACIS database searches. We verify professional licenses, conduct exclusion list checks, and investigate insurance fraud claims for hospitals and medical practices. Our team understands the unique regulatory requirements of healthcare providers.
Personal Investigations
We handle personal investigation cases including infidelity suspicions, child custody matters, and adoption background checks. Our investigators also provide process service for civil papers across North Carolina. All personal investigations are conducted with discretion and adherence to legal guidelines.
People
Mark Brannock
President and CEO
With over 25 years leading investigative operations, Mark Brannock oversees strategic direction and quality control. His expertise in regulatory compliance ensures adherence to federal healthcare requirements while maintaining industry-leading investigation standards.
Kyle Peterson
Screening Manager and Sr. Consultant
Kyle Peterson manages employment screening operations with specialized knowledge of FCRA compliance. He develops customized background check solutions for corporate clients while maintaining direct oversight of high-volume screening processes.
Leigh Ann Carpenter
Lead Research Analyst
As lead analyst, Leigh Ann Carpenter directs database verification operations. She specializes in healthcare industry compliance checks and exclusion list monitoring, ensuring accurate interpretation of complex regulatory requirements.
Questions
What types of background checks do you offer?
We provide pre-employment checks, criminal history searches, credit reports, driving records, drug screenings, and healthcare industry compliance verifications.
How long does a background check take?
Most standard checks complete within 3-5 business days, with urgent requests prioritized and completed faster when possible.
Do you serve areas outside North Carolina?
Yes, we serve all 50 states and over 200 international jurisdictions with specialized international background check capabilities.
Are your services HIPAA compliant?
Yes, our healthcare industry investigations maintain full HIPAA compliance with secure handling of protected health information.
Can you handle large volume screening requests?
Our systems support enterprise-level volume with customized reporting formats and dedicated account management for high-volume clients.
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Reviews (4)
Parker Freeman
Dec 09, 2019
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Super easy to get in and out. Very friendly staff. It would be nice if they were open a little later. It's often difficult to get somewhere between 8 and 5.
Florina Byrd
Oct 29, 2019
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This is a wonderful and a confidential agency when you are in the process of having a background check. The staff is friendly and professional.
Dawn Calvo Dawn C.
May 30, 2018
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My time there went very quickly. Easy in and out. There person behind the front desk was friendly and efficient.
Matt Sutton
Nov 24, 2017
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They charged me an extra $29 for my friend putting her maiden name on the form though they exclude the need to research it due to that name being old. They refused to allow her to change the form and insist on charging me for her mistake. A simple reprint and submit would have been fine, but they refused. Beware of this place.