Pre-Employment Background Investigations for Law Enforcement, Executives, & HR Professionals
Do not be led astray by the $19.95 background investigation through an online database. In the business of pre-employment criminal background investigations, you get what you pay for.
Our comprehensive process has allowed us to become a trusted partner in conducting background checks for Minnesota police departments, the FBI, Treasury Department, Customs Service, and the United States Department of Defense.
Every client's requirements differ and we specialize in tailoring our background investigations to your needs. Geographically, we serve numerous clients in the greater Rochester, MN region, the Twin Cities, communities across Minnesota, the LaCrosse, WI area, and Northern Iowa. Our clients often fall into one of 3 categories:
Chiefs of Police or other law enforcement administrators in need of accurate and detailed information to qualify a law enforcement applicant.
Business owners or executives looking to screen a new high-level team member.
HR professionals in need of fast and accurate background checks for new employees.
This list is not comprehensive. We’ve assisted numerous well-intentioned family members, landlords, volunteer organizations, and businesses. Safety and financial standing are often concerns in these instances, and we’re here to help.
Our background investigation services include but are not limited to:
Civil and Criminal records reports
Vehicle ownership/registration
Judgments and liens
Professional licenses
Unlawful detainers
State driving records (Minnesota and Wisconsin)
Current and former addresses
Restraining/Orders for protection
Registered sex offender
Divorce records
Comprehensive Criminal Background Investigations for Law-Enforcement Agencies
Law enforcement agencies across the state and country are regularly qualifying new candidates to fill community-facing positions. This leads to a need for timely and accurate information related to promising candidates.
When hiring, you need to have confidence in a candidate's abilities to represent your department. Beyond the core set of services listed above, you’ll receive detailed summaries that allow you insight into how a candidate carries themselves personally and professionally.
Our comprehensive background investigations are one step you can take to minimize your exposure to costly bad hires.
Extensive Pre-Employment Criminal Background Investigation for Executives
A clear criminal record doesn’t mean a candidate has a clean track record when it comes to work history, personal affairs, or the skills listed on their resume.
While a candidate’s interview can tell of a person's personality and drive, the information gathered never tells the whole story. During your limited time with a candidate, you can’t know all the questions to ask to uncover problematic red flags.
On the contrary, background information can produce incredibly positive news of superior work ethic and loyalty. This information can set a candidate apart from the rest and reduce stress come decision time.
Pre-Employment Background Investigations for Employees
Turnover is a concern everywhere; even the best companies struggle to retain good employees. A pre-employment background investigation should be a part of every company's retention strategy for vetting skilled labor and filling professional-level positions.
Thoughts of retention should start before the new-employee orientation. Bad hires affect your company's bottom line, and a background check can help expose red flags or details that may allow you to realize the candidate may not be a good fit for your organization before they start.
Crescent Investigations — Your Partner For Quality Background Investigations
Why should I be cautious when using an online database background service?
Every state is different regarding what they will and will not release. We know the requirements in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin and can speak with confidence when discussing your request.
Database services often lack up-to-date information when current information is often the most valuable in terms of decision making.
Many database services only retrieve information from the large metro areas and not small cities and outlying counties.
They’re one-size-fits-all. We customize our background investigations around the details that matter most to you.
We’re here to provide detailed and accurate facts related to your candidate so you can make hiring decisions with confidence. To learn more about our current availability and process, contact us for a no-obligation review of your background investigation needs.
Criminal Background Investigation Testimonial - Captain Ryer Anderson, Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
Background Investigation Testimonial - Dan Matejka, City of Goodview, MN
Background Investigation Testimonial - Gordon Rohr, Red Wing Police Department
About Crescent Investigative Services
Crescent Investigations is a full-service private investigations firm located in Southeast Minnesota. We serve attorneys, businesses, municipalities, and individuals in our own Rochester, MN community and throughout our home state of Minnesota.
Our team is made of seasoned investigators, many with a background in law enforcement. Dean Mikel, the company's founder, started Crescent in 1992 after serving as a Special Agent with the U.S. State Department. Bill Sires joined Mikel in the late 1990s as an investigator alongside his law-enforcement career. Upon Mikel’s retirement, the ownership transition to Sires in 2021 was seamless thanks to their long-standing partnership.
As the company grows, new investigators with unique skills have joined the team to broaden the scope of services Crescent offers. Crescent is known as a local leader when it comes to litigation support and background investigations. As the company grows, crash-reconstruction and HR & Employee Conduct Investigation Services are just 2 notable services now offer, filling a noticed gap in the market.
For more information or to set-up a no-obligation consultation call or email: 507-533-6426 or contact@crescentinvestigations.com