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CenterState Already Helps You Build Your Business. Now It Connects You to Smarter Screening too. 

CIChecked gives CenterState CEO members access to background screening built specifically for New York's complex regulatory environment. All backed by human investigators who answer the phone. 

Simple Process. Serious Results. 


Step 1: Submit your candidate directly through CIChecked's secure platform - no complicated setup, no long implementation timelines.

Step 2: Select from pre-configured screening packages built for your industry and role type. Not sure what you need? We'll tell you honestly.

Step 3: Our licensed investigators get to work. Database results are verified against original court records. Employment history is confirmed through direct employer contact. Credentials validated through proper channels.

Step 4: Receive your completed report with audit-ready FCRA documentation - and a real human being available to walk you through any findings that need interpretation.

Step 5: Have a question? Call us. We answer 98% of incoming calls within two rings. Not a chatbot. Not a help desk ticket. An investigator.

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Most Background Screening Providers Aren't Investigating. 

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Double Data Entry 


Your current provider runs automated database queries and calls it done. They're not checking county courts. They're not verifying employment with actual phone calls. And they're definitely not investigating when something looks off. That's not screening - that's hoping.

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No Real Support 


When New York's Clean Slate Act, Ban the Box requirements, or the NYC Fair Chance Act make a hiring decision complicated, most providers disappear. You're left with a chatbot and a help article. Good luck explaining that to your legal team.

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One-Size-Fits-All


Whether you're a nonprofit scaling your volunteer program or a healthcare organization navigating strict credentialing requirements, a generic national provider isn't built for what you do. CIChecked builds your screening program around your organization - not the other way around.

Download the CenterState CEO Partnership Overview.


Download the CIChecked + CenterState CEO partnership overview. One page that covers:

  • What the partnership means for CenterState CEO members - and what's included
  • CIChecked's credentials: 30+ years experience, HRO Today Baker's Dozen, NY State-licensed private investigative agency
  • NY Checked™: How $32.50 and 2-hour results compare to the $95 OCA search most CNY employers are using today
  • Easy to share. No form required.
Download the Overview
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The CIChecked + CenterState CEO Partnership Delivers . 

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Client Service 


We answer the phone. 98% of calls reach a licensed investigator within two rings. When you need guidance on adverse action, FCRA compliance, or New York's ever-evolving hiring regulations, you get someone who actually knows the answer - not someone reading from a script.

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Built-In Protection 


Every report includes audit-ready FCRA documentation, individualized assessment support when records surface, and proper adverse action procedures ready to deploy. New York's Clean Slate Act, Ban the Box, and Fair Chance Act requirements are built into how we operate.

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Cost Savings 


Our proprietary NY Checked™ delivers comprehensive New York State criminal searches in 2–4 hours for $32.50 per name, compared to $95 through NY's OCA system. Investigative-grade screening doesn't mean luxury pricing. It means paying less for more.

Our Proof Is in the Badges & Stats

When we say we’re the best, we back it up.
Here’s what sets us apart:

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WBENC Certified

Proudly woman-owned and operated.

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SHRM Recognized

Trusted by HR professionals nationwide.

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HRO Today Baker’s Dozen

Ranked among the best in background screening.

"We’ve been extremely satisfied with the customer service provided by CIChecked. The CI team is always available for us, particularly in urgent situations.  We truly appreciate the team's willingness to work within our processes and adapt to our unique needs.   The positive impact on our hiring process has been undeniable - with the assistance of CIChecked, we’ve reduced our 2024 pre-boarding time by 44%!"

Director of Talent Acquisition

Healthcare Client

“If you are in need of a new background checking service or are even interested in just exploring a different one, PLEASE contact CI. You won't be disappointed.”

Senior HR Manager

Bank Client

“We screen 1,000s of volunteers on top of our seasonal hires every year, and their system is the easiest we have ever used. I highly recommend CI for all your background check needs."

HR Director

Nonprofit Client

“We greatly appreciate the partnership we have with CI. They consistently meet our timelines, and the reporting provided is concise. Would highly recommend CI!”

HR Director

Healthcare Client

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about our background screening services.

Faster than you'd expect. Most organizations are up and running within a few business days. There's no lengthy implementation project, no complicated IT lift, and no $0 setup fee - because we don't charge one. You'll have a dedicated point of contact guiding you through every step, and your first search can be ordered almost immediately after your account is configured. We've onboarded organizations with hundreds of annual hires without disrupting their current hiring cycle. The hardest part is usually deciding which searches to run for which roles - and we'll help you figure that out too. 

You can absolutely start small. Many CenterState CEO members begin with a single service - most commonly our NY Checked™ criminal search - and expand their program once they see the difference investigative-grade screening makes in their results and turnaround times. There's no requirement to overhaul your entire screening program on day one. We're happy to run alongside your current provider while you evaluate, and we'll let the work speak for itself. 
Yes - and frankly, you should be doing this regardless of who you use. A front desk coordinator doesn't require the same depth of screening as a finance director or a healthcare worker with direct patient access. CIChecked builds customized screening packages by role type, department, and industry. There's no one-size-fits-all here. We'll work with you to align the right searches to the right positions, so you're not overpaying for roles that don't warrant it or under-screening for roles that do. 

This is exactly why you need a New York-specific partner, not a national provider who treats New York like any other state. New York's regulatory environment is layered - the Clean Slate Act, Ban the Box across multiple jurisdictions, the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Human Rights Law, Corrections Law Article 23-A - and they interact with each other in ways that trip up employers and generic screening vendors alike.

CIChecked is a New York State-licensed private investigative agency. We've been navigating this landscape for 30+ years. Every report we produce is built with audit-ready FCRA documentation. When a criminal record surfaces, we walk you through the individualized assessment process - what factors to weigh, how to document your decision, and how to execute adverse action procedures that are legally defensible. We don't give legal advice, but we make sure you're never flying blind.

Yes - and it's included in working with us, not an add-on. CIChecked hosts quarterly compliance webinars covering the evolving regulatory landscape - New York's Clean Slate Act, individualized assessment requirements, drug testing policy updates, social media screening compliance, and more. These webinars are eligible for SHRM recertification credits. Beyond that, when your HR team has a compliance question in the middle of a hiring decision, they call us directly. 98% of calls reach a licensed investigator within two rings. We believe your team should understand the why behind every step of the screening process - not just follow a checklist and hope for the best. 
Transparently. There are no setup fees, no platform maintenance fees, and no integration add-on fees. You pay for the searches you run, priced by service type. NY Checked™ - our proprietary New York State criminal search - runs $32.50 per search with results in 2–4 hours, compared to $95 through the state's OCA system. Volume discounts are available for organizations with higher annual hiring activity. When you fill out the form, we'll give you real pricing based on your actual volume and service needs - not a ballpark range designed to get you on a call. What you see is what you pay. 

Let's Talk About Your Organization's Screening Situation.


Switching background screening providers sounds like a headache. More vendor calls, another onboarding process, and retraining your team.

Here's the thing: you're probably already dealing with a headache. The headache of results that come back slower than your hiring needs. The headache of compliance questions that go unanswered. The headache of not knowing if your current provider is actually finding everything they should.

What if the switch was easier than staying put?

Fill out the form, and we'll show you:

  • Exactly how CIChecked works for organizations like yours

  • What your current screening program might be missing

  • Real pricing for your volume and services

  • Whether we're even the right fit

No sales pressure. Just straight answers from people who know New York hiring inside and out.