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Screening examinations
Pre employment examinations
The 1998 Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), generally outlawed pre employment polygraph exams. However, the legislation exempted local, state and federal government from restrictions. Money couriers, armed security guards and certain aspects of the drug industry are also exempted. A well constructed, professionally administered polygraph exam as an intergral part of a background investigation can help an employer hire and retain good employees. Our job is not to make hire/no hire determinations for the employer but to furnish detailed information so employers can make informed hiring decisions. A pre employment polygraph exam can:
Eliminate unsuitable applicants
Identify prior serious undetected criminal behavior. Research indicates that only a small part of criminal activity is reflected in official records
Increase applicant honesty
The threat of taking a polygraph exam generally causes the applicant to be more truthful during his background investigation
Identify past problem areas
Help new employees avoid repeating past problem behaviors. Identifying problem areas for employees helps employers target and eliminate undesireable or illegal behavior
Identify areas for further scrutiny
The polygraph examination can identify specific areas for further background investigation and can provide valuable information for pre employment psychological screening
IPS examiners are familiar with relevant rules and regulations regarding pre employment investigations. They have extensive experience conducting pre employment polygraph exams and conducting background investigations.
All exams are conducted in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws
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