Founded in February 2008, Horizon Background Screening began as a pre-employment background screening company dedicated to helping employers make informed hiring decisions. From the beginning, our work has been guided by accuracy, responsiveness, confidentiality, and respect for the responsibility our clients place in us.
As client needs evolved, Horizon expanded into investigative services, litigation support, courthouse research, insurance investigations, asset research, locate assignments, open-records research, witness interviews, and specialized field services—while continuing to strengthen our Employment Screening Division.
Today, Horizon serves employers, law firms, insurance professionals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies throughout the United States.
The Horizon Philosophy
Beyond the Database. Verified at the Source.
Databases are valuable research tools, but they are rarely the complete answer. Important decisions deserve professionally researched and verified information whenever reasonably possible. We do not simply collect information. We work to understand it, verify material findings through appropriate sources, and present the results clearly so our clients can make informed decisions with confidence.
Our Approach
Every assignment begins with the client’s objective. We work to understand the question that needs to be answered, determine the appropriate scope of research, and identify the sources and resources most likely to provide useful information.
Depending on the assignment, our work may include commercial investigative databases, official court records, public and open records, direct source contact, property and business records, qualified local researchers, and field investigation.
Our reports distinguish confirmed information from supplemental leads, possible associations, and unresolved questions. Findings are presented clearly and objectively, without exaggeration or unsupported conclusions.
Two Divisions. One Professional Standard.
Employment Screening
Horizon provides FCRA-compliant employment and volunteer screening supported by source-level research, practical compliance guidance, clear reporting, and responsive client service. Our goal is not simply to deliver reports, but to become a trusted extension of each client’s hiring process.
Investigative & Research Services
Horizon provides professional research, verification, documentation, and investigative support for legal, insurance, financial, operational, and business matters. Each assignment is tailored to the client’s objective, intended use, jurisdiction, and requested deliverable.
Nationwide Capabilities
Horizon supports assignments throughout the United States through internal research, direct source contact, official records, and a nationwide network of qualified courthouse researchers and investigative professionals.
This network allows us to obtain locally maintained records, conduct source-level research, retrieve documents, and coordinate field services beyond the reach of automated database searches alone.
Experience and Professional Standards
Horizon’s operating standards have been influenced by experienced investigators and corporate-security professionals, including guidance from a former FBI Special Agent. That foundation reinforced the importance of:
- Confidentiality
- Compliance and lawful research
- Objective reporting
- Careful documentation
- Source-level verification
- Responsive communication
- Protection of sensitive information
- Continuous professional development
Every assignment is handled with respect for its purpose, sensitivity, and potential consequences.
Who We Serve
Horizon provides screening, investigative, and research services for:
- Employers and human-resources professionals
- Law firms and legal departments
- Insurance carriers, adjusters, and claims professionals
- Businesses and risk-management teams
- Government agencies
- Nonprofit and volunteer organizations
- Established private clients with lawful, clearly defined needs
Whether you need dependable employment screening or professional investigative research, Horizon will help you define the objective, identify the appropriate services, and provide clear, documented findings.
