Employment Background Checks

Employment background checks are required fare in today's world. But can you do it? What's required legally?

Employment background checks

When you are ready to hire individuals for your business, it important to screen them properly - and thoroughly. Drug tests, criminal records, driving records, education, and credit checks can be highly controversial after the hire, so it can be best to do these checks before hiring.

A background check is essential when finding someone of the right fit for your company. However, according to the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, you are required to get the potential employee’s permission before obtaining records. Most employers will obtain education, military service and medical records.

The rest is up to us. We will contact past employers to help you determine if the potential employee is right for your company and do background checks as well. And we do so with professionalism and the appropriate authorization. If you want to check out an individual's history and background for any reason - Martin Investigative Services can provide you with complete and accurate personal background checks. We’re the right fit for you.

If you are an employer, consider doing pre-screening for all employees before hire to avoid the appearance of favoritism. Let Martin Investigative Services take the lead, as we know the best way to process pre-hire background checks.

Why choose Martin Investigative Services for your employment / pre-employment background checks:

Martin Investigative Services often turns up information on employees that other companies and services don’t always catch.

Because our staff is comprised of former supervisory-level Federal agents (from agencies including DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service), we have the experience, professionalism, and know-how to take your pre-employment and employment screening process to the next level providing thorough, complete investigations.


National investigation services, California offices

Martin Investigative Services offers full-service investigation for corporations, businesses, celebrities, and other individuals across the United States and abroad. We are headquartered in Orange County, California, with offices in Newport Beach and Mission Viejo. We also have offices in Los Angeles and San Diego. Read more about Martin Investigative Services.


  • Surveillance: Marital, Workers Comp, Insurance
  • Unsolved Crime and Cold Cases
  • Asset and Background Information Searches
  • Locating Friends and Family

Martin Investigative Services

(800) 577-1080 • (949) 644-2200

State License # PI 9077

California Private Investigator > Orange County Private Investigator :
Newport Beach Private Investigator: 620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1030, Newport CA 92660 • Google MapYahoo Map
Mission Viejo Private Investigator: 25909 Pala, Suite 300, Mission Viejo CA 92691 • Google MapYahoo Map

Other office locations:
Los Angeles Private Investigator: 1880 Century Park East, Suite 618, Los Angeles CA 90067 • Google MapYahoo Map
San Diego Private Investigator: 4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 400, San Diego CA 92122-1249 • Google MapYahoo Map