ProFirst Training
Law Enforcement Background Investigations, Training & Consulting Services
We provide comprehensive pre-employment background investigations for police departments and public safety agencies nationwide. Our outsourced background investigation services help command staff and HR professionals make informed hiring decisions, reduce liability, and streamline the overall selection workflow.
Nationwide outsourced pre-employment background investigation services for police departments and public safety agencies, supported by investigator training and consulting expertise.
ProFirst Training and Consulting is the nation’s trusted partner for <strong>police background investigation services, background investigator training, and public safety consulting services. Our team—comprised of seasoned investigators, certified trainers, and command-level professionals—helps agencies hire with confidence, strengthen compliance, and reduce liability throughout the entire selection process.
Serving municipal, county, and state agencies nationwide, we deliver defensible, high-quality public safety background investigations and training programs that align with FCRA, ADA, Title VII, and all applicable POST standards. Whether you need comprehensive applicant background investigations conducted by contract background investigators, state-approved investigator training, or guidance supporting sworn and non-sworn background investigations, ProFirst provides the expertise and solutions to protect your organization and support public trust.
In today’s rapidly evolving law enforcement landscape, police departments face increasing pressure to ensure the integrity and reliability of their officers. Pre-employment background investigations are critical to this process, yet conducting them in-house can be time-consuming, resource-intensive, and complex. This is where outsourcing these investigations can provide substantial benefits, particularly when partnering with a leading provider like ProFirst Training and Consulting, LLC.
Services Offered
Comprehensive Police Background Investigations
We provide comprehensive pre-employment background investigations for police departments and public safety agencies nationwide. Conducted by seasoned investigators, each background includes detailed screening, verified documentation, and full compliance with FCRA, ADA, Title VII, and all state POST standards. Our process helps command staff and HR professionals make informed hiring decisions, reduce liability, and streamline the overall selection workflow.
Background Investigation Training
Public Safety Personnel Only
Our background investigation training course provides new and experienced investigators with the skills, legal understanding, and investigative strategies required to conduct thorough police applicant background investigations. This 24-hour, state-approved training covers investigative techniques, proper documentation, legal compliance, disqualifiers, digital investigations, and best practices for selecting the most qualified candidates while minimizing agency liability.
Public Safety Consulting Services
ProFirst provides background investigation consulting to help agencies improve hiring standards, strengthen compliance, update policies, and streamline recruitment workflows. We work directly with command staff, human resources, and municipal leadership to build efficient and legally compliant selection processes.
CVSA Examinations
ProFirst Training and Consulting provides professional CVSA examinations for law enforcement and public safety agencies, supporting pre-employment screening and internal investigations with accurate, confidential, and legally defensible truth-verification services. Our latest technology allows for remote deception detection examinations. This speeds up the recruitment process workflow and allows applicants to be tested without having to drive to the department or an examiner's office.
Background Investigation Portal
Ready to Modernize Your Background Process? Streamline Your Hiring Process With a Secure, Customized Background Investigation Portal. This modernized system eliminates confusion, reduces administrative workload, and ensures every applicant receives clear, consistent guidance throughout the background process. Whether you are a large agency managing hundreds of candidates or a smaller department seeking greater efficiency, our portal creates a professional, streamlined experience that enhances both compliance and candidate engagement.
Litigation Support & Expert Consultation
ProFirst offers background investigation litigation support and expert witness consultation for claims involving negligent hiring, discriminatory practices, flawed investigations, or improper hiring procedures. We provide document review, expert opinions, and defensible analysis for attorneys, agencies, and legal teams.