PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Approximately 40% of applicants exaggerate the facts on their curriculum vitae. A further 10 to 15% falsify their curriculum vitae in order to impress their prospective employer. 

A recent study has proven that individuals who have committed undetected crimes continue to do so. Small to medium businesses fall victim to dishonest employees. 

The use of pre-employment screening will protect the employer against any potentially problematic employees which may result in labour court action, criminal and/or civil disputes and actions. This service ensures that suitable personnel are employed, thereby ensuring increased productivity/profits and reduced losses. 

  1. Quick, efficient and validated techniques. 
  2. Designed to determine employee involvement in criminal activities/syndicates in or out of their working environment, example theft, robberies, hijackings, unethical business practices, etc. 
  3. Creates a safe working environment for existing employees. 
  4. Reduces pilferage, stock losses, fraud, etc. 

INTEGRITY SCREENING / PERIODIC

Integrity/Periodic screening should be conducted by the employer on all personnel in key positions to ensure that all business practices and guidelines are followed. 

This is used primarily to ensure that employees have not transgressed in the period as determined by the date he/she was last tested. Using a periodic/integrity test ensures that employees uphold the principles as set out by the employer and does not deviate from the company’s standard operating procedures. 


SPECIFIC TESTING

Validated and effectively proven techniques are used to determine employee/individual involvement in the particular matter under investigation. These matters include and are not limited to theft, infidelity, assault, kidnapping, etc. 

This process is designed to either include or exclude the individual from investigation and leads to the investigator being pointed in the correct direction to optimise investigation time and improve results. 


BACKGROUND VERIFICATION

All information provided by candidates/individuals is verified by online systems. Previous jobs /positions held by the candidate is researched and feedback given to the client. Criminal checks are conducted on all candidates if needed by the client. 

FORENSIC INTERVIEWS

An open verbal and friendly discussion is held with the individual. This encourages the individual to speak freely and volunteer information that may not necessarily appear on the Curriculum Vitae. During this interview/discussion all aspects are covered and he/she is given the opportunity to disclose any information regarding misdemeanours, transgressions, addictive habits/substance abuse etc. 

All posts/positions that were held by the candidate/individual are discussed in detail as well as their reason for leaving. All information/responses are recorded on a Forensic Interview Assessment Document whilst monitoring all Micro/Macro expressions indicating the candidate’s truthfulness to the discussion.

STATEMENT CONTENT ANALYSIS

Statement analysis is not an interviewing technique but a proven and effective method of determining a subject’s involvement through an in-depth analysis of the statement he/she submits. This can be used in all areas including criminal and departmental investigations. SCAN is an important tool in HR to differentiate between deceitful and truthful individuals. 

COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES

All types of investigations are undertaken and conducted in a discreet, professional and efficiently effective manner. 

All issues are treated with the same priority and speedily concluded. 

We take extra precautions to ensure your privacy is protected and are fully compliant with the POPIA act.


FEES

All fees are competitively priced. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us for a no obligation quotation. 


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LEGAL AND ETHICAL

Currently in South Africa there are laws and regulations with regard to the use of polygraphs. The person has to agree to undergo the test voluntarily. This is done in writing prior to the commencement of the actual test. 

KEY POLYGRAPH AND INVESTIGATIONS is a member of and abides by the legal and ethical rules as stipulated by Polygraph Examiners Association International (PEAI).