Peace of mind.

It is important to know exactly who you are doing business with and who you are hiring to take care of your business. We conduct wide ranging investigations to give you the peace of mind you have the best fit for your organization.

  • Criminal Backgrounds

  • Financial Histories

  • Workplace Relationships

  • Education Verification

  • Additional Background Info

We serve many business entities including the following:

In-depth knowledge and background working with local governments for sensitive hires, including police and fire department applicants.

Protect your investors and shareholders with a thorough background investigation on existing or potential employees.

Ensure the right candidate for your partnership by working with us regarding a full background investigation.

Verify the provided information is accurate for all high-level employees at your business or government entity.

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We Take Pride In Satisfied Clients

“After two other investigators couldn’t crack the case, Joshua Mailey and his team helped me to prove this using technology and good old fashioned gumshoe work. His evidence was very compelling, his reports were clean, and his costs were extremely reasonable. I would definitely hire his team to help my clients again.”
Alan L • Partner
“I am a family law attorney who has used American Sentinel since 2017. Without fail, they have been able to serve and locate persons for me in divorces, adoptions, and other difficult legal matters. American Sentinel’s timeliness and expertise are outstanding, and they are very reasonably priced.”
Chris H • Family Law Attorney
Joshua Malley - Co-founder
Joshua Mailey – Co-Founder

As president and co-founder of American Sentinel, Josh brings 30+ years of experience in the protection and investigations fields. Josh is a licensed private investigator in Illinois and a member of ASIS International. Josh is equipped and ready to help you with your background investigation needs.

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