Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Background Check Solutions
Imperative Information Group was founded in 1999 by Mike Coffey, a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of experience in corporate human resources. Our team specializes in delivering accurate, thorough, and legally compliant background investigations, drug screening, and consulting services tailored to meet the needs of modern businesses. We prioritize fast, friendly customer service, ensuring clients receive actionable reports within 3-5 business days.Our analysts conduct manual, courthouse-level research to verify criminal records, employment history, education, and licenses, providing unparalleled accuracy. Biometric identity verification adds a layer of security to confirm candidate identities. With a 97% client retention rate, we pride ourselves on transparency, expertise, and a client-first approach that eliminates the need for secondary verification.
Services
Criminal Background Checks
Employment Verification
Education Verification
Drug Screening
Biometric Identity Verification
Healthcare Sanctions Search
Federal Civil Litigation Checks
Driving History Reports
Executive Due Diligence
Caregiver Background Checks
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We deliver 97% client retention through unmatched accuracy and service.
- Our analysts conduct manual courthouse research for comprehensive results.
- Biometric verification ensures candidate identity matches claimed credentials.
- Reports completed in 3-5 business days with no hidden fees.
- Founder-led expertise from 25+ years in HR and compliance.
What people say
Great customer service
Timely reports
Thorough investigations
Fast service
Friendly support
Services
Criminal Background Investigations
Our criminal background checks analyze court records, sex offender registries, and federal databases. We manually verify convictions spanning 7-10 years, ensuring compliance with FCRA regulations. Clients receive detailed reports highlighting relevant criminal history to inform hiring decisions.
Employment Verification
We confirm employment history through direct contact with past employers. Our process validates job titles, dates of employment, and eligibility for rehire. This service helps identify discrepancies in candidate resumes and ensures workforce integrity.
Biometric Identity Verification
This service uses facial recognition technology to match candidates with government-issued IDs. It prevents identity fraud by cross-referencing live selfies against official documents, ensuring accurate candidate identification during the screening process.
Drug Screening
We coordinate drug tests through certified laboratories nationwide. Results are reviewed by medical professionals to detect substance use. This service helps employers maintain safe, compliant workplaces across regulated industries.
Education Verification
Our team confirms academic credentials by contacting educational institutions directly. We verify degrees, certifications, and professional licenses to ensure candidates meet qualification requirements for specialized roles.
People
Mike Coffey
Founder
Mike Coffey founded Imperative Information Group in 1999 after 25 years as a corporate HR manager. He pioneered manual courthouse research methods to improve background check accuracy and client satisfaction.
Questions
How long do background checks take?
Most reports complete in 3-5 business days, with instant results available for basic checks.
What areas do you cover?
We provide nationwide background checks covering all 50 states and federal jurisdictions.
Are your reports FCRA-compliant?
Yes, all reports adhere to FCRA regulations and state-specific disclosure requirements.
Can I get expedited service?
Basic checks offer instant results, while manual courthouse research maintains standard timelines.
Do you offer biometric verification?
Yes, we integrate facial recognition technology to confirm candidate identities during screening.
Reviews (2)
Danielle Snailer
Mar 17, 2021
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I am on the board of the Arlington Life Shelter and we've recently filled a senior level position. There was no doubt in my mind that our background check provider was going to be Imperative Information Solutions. Mike and his team of dedicated professionals came through once again! Professional, responsive and keeping us up to date, both the employer and the candidate experience was a positive one! Support Local Businesses, and support excellent customer service - Imperative is the way to go.
Randol Kirby
Mar 24, 2019
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Imperative's service and web tools are outstanding. They really have been an experience like no other.
