Background Investigations You Can Trust

PATC helps public safety agencies streamline hiring through thorough, professional background investigations designed to identify risk, protect your agency, and support confident hiring decisions.

Hiring the Wrong Candidate Can Cost Your Agency

Public safety hiring has never been more challenging. Agencies are facing staffing shortages, compressed hiring timelines, and increasing scrutiny surrounding candidate selection.

A missed red flag can lead to liability, culture issues, retention problems, or risk to public trust.

PATC Background Investigations helps agencies make informed hiring decisions through a detailed investigative process designed specifically for public safety organizations.

Comprehensive Background Investigations

Our investigative team conducts detailed, professional background investigations tailored to your agency’s hiring standards and policies.

Criminal History Review

Verification of criminal records, court history, warrants, and disqualifying behavior.

Employment Verification

Verification of criminal records, court history, warrants, and disqualifying behavior.

Education Verification

Confirmation of education credentials, certifications, and training history.

Reference Interviews

Professional and personal references examined to identify patterns, concerns, and character indicators.

Social & Online Presence Review

Review of publicly available online activity and digital indicators relevant to professional suitability.

Agency Specific Requirements

Customized investigative elements based on your department policies and hiring expectations.

Why Agencies Choose PATC

Background Investigations Built for Public Safety Hiring

PATC helps agencies reduce workload, identify risk, and make more informed hiring decisions through a professional background investigation process.

Save Valuable Staff Time

Free investigators and supervisors from time-consuming applicant research.

Reduce Hiring Risk

Identify concerns before they become agency problems.

Public Safety Expertise

Built specifically for law enforcement and public safety hiring.

Thorough Professional Process

Structured investigations designed to support informed hiring decisions.

Our Process

A Simple, Professional Background Investigation Process

PATC makes it easier for agencies to move applicants through the hiring process with a structured, thorough, and professional approach.

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Initial Consultation

We discuss your agency’s needs, hiring standards, timeline, and background investigation requirements.

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Applicant Submission

Your agency provides candidate information, release forms, and any agency-specific documents needed to begin.

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Investigation Process

Our team conducts a detailed review of relevant records, history, references, and other required areas.

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Findings & Reporting

Your agency receives organized findings and documentation to support confident, informed hiring decisions.

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Ongoing Support

Need continued assistance or additional investigations? PATC can support your agency as hiring needs continue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Background Investigation FAQs

Common questions agencies may have before requesting background investigation support from PATC.

What types of agencies do you work with?

PATC works with law enforcement, corrections, public safety, and related government agencies nationwide.

Can investigations be customized to our policies?

Yes. Investigative scope can be tailored to your agency’s hiring standards, internal policies, and applicant screening requirements.

How long does the process take?

Timelines vary depending on applicant history, agency requirements, and the depth of investigation requested.

Do you provide documentation of findings?

Yes. Agencies receive organized findings and documentation to support confident, informed hiring decisions.

Can PATC assist with high-volume hiring?

Yes. PATC can support agencies with ongoing hiring needs, multiple applicants, or increased hiring demand.

Ready to Strengthen Your Hiring Process?

Partner with PATC Background Investigations to help your agency make informed hiring decisions with confidence.

Request Background Investigation Support

Tell us about your agency’s needs and a member of our team will reach out to discuss how PATC Background Investigations can support your hiring process.

Background Investigation Contact Form