Background Investigation Services

The Vendor is required to provide a professional background investigation firm to complete comprehensive background checks for police officer candidates.
- Background checks must include the following:
•    Personal Identification & Records
o    Valid driver’s license and driving history (suspensions, accidents, DUIs)
o    Social Security verification
o    Proof of country citizenship or legal residency
o    Criminal history (federal, state, and local databases)
o    Fingerprinting (state and FBI)
o    Sex offender registry check
o    Outstanding warrants
•    Employment & Education Verification
o    Prior employment history (dates, performance, reason for leaving)
o    Military service records (DD-214, discharge status if applicable)
o    Education verification (high school diploma, college transcripts, certifications)
o    Prior law enforcement training (academy graduation, POST certification)
•    Financial & Civil Records
o    Credit history and debt-to-income review (responsibility indicators)
o    Bankruptcy filings, foreclosures, or garnishments
o    Civil court records (lawsuits, restraining orders, etc.)
•    Character & Lifestyle Evaluation
o    References (professional, personal, community)
o    Neighborhood checks (interviews with neighbors, community members)
o    Social media and online presence review
o    History of drug or alcohol use (including prescription misuse)
o    Polygraph examination (if required by agency policy)
•    Professional/Legal Compliance
o    Past or pending disciplinary actions with other agencies
o    Compliance with POST/academy eligibility standards
o    Firearm ownership/possession eligibility (per federal and state law)
- The main documents for this RFP are not accessible on our website. Kindly reach out to the contact person listed in this description for more details.

- Contract Period/Term: 3 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: October 02, 2025