What JDP does

JDP is a US-based Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) providing FCRA-compliant employment background screening, drug testing, social media screening, verifications and references, I-9/E-Verify, occupational healthcare screening, and tenant screening. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Wexford, PA, the company operates from seven US offices (Chicago, New York, Atlanta, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Redding, CA) and serves enterprise and mid-market clients across nine verticals, including healthcare, youth sports, corporate, education, non-profit, entertainment, finance, aviation, and transportation. Its technology platform combines FCRA-compliant data sourcing, biometric identity verification (liveness detection and facial recognition), deep learning image analysis for fraud detection, continuous criminal record monitoring, agentic AI processing, and an open API integration layer. The platform supports a Digital Credential Wallet (vID, developed with Cerebrum) and embeds into major ATS/HRIS systems including iCIMS, UKG, Workday, Greenhouse, Oracle, SAP, Jobvite, and others.

JDP generates revenue primarily through recurring subscription and per-screen fees for its screening services, sold via direct sales to enterprise and mid-market buyers and via ATS channel partnerships. Pricing is quote-based and varies by service package, volume, and vertical. Differentiators emphasized by the company include 100% U.S.-based support with sub-5-minute phone response times, PBSA accreditation, FCRA compliance, and #1 rankings in HRO Today's Baker's Dozen for Enterprise Pre-Employment Screening across Overall, Customer Service, and Size of Partnership categories. The company protects over 10 million children annually across youth-sports leagues, school districts, and youth-serving organizations, anchored by strategic partnerships with Little League Baseball and Softball, the US Center for SafeSport, and the Every Child. Every Day. initiative. The company is privately held, led by CEO Chad Killian and President Eric Bronack, and has added multiple C-suite executives (COO Larry White, CSO Hank Dudgeon, EVP Operations Chris Pascuzzi, CSO Patrick Espie) during 2025-2026.

JDP's go-to-market combines a consultative direct sales motion with channel-driven distribution through ATS marketplace listings and integrations. Distribution channels include a dedicated sales team reachable at (724) 799-8765, demo-driven inbound, and embedded ATS workflows (notably the turnkey I-9/E-Verify integration with iCIMS launched in October 2025). The customer base spans named enterprise references such as Harley Davidson and reference customers Little League International and Steel City FC. Revenue, funding, and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

JDP

Legal name

JDP

Website

https://jdp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JDP is a US-based FCRA-compliant Consumer Reporting Agency providing employment background screening, drug testing, I-9/E-Verify, biometric identity verification, and credentialing services to enterprise and mid-market clients across healthcare, youth sports, corporate, and eight additional industry verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wexford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Background Screening Services: JDP generates revenue through FCRA-compliant background screening services sold to employers, landlords, and organizations. Services include criminal background checks, drug testing, social media screening, verifications and references, I-9/E-Verify, tenant screening, and healthcare screening. Pricing is likely quote-based, varies by service package and volume.
2. Identity Verification & Credentialing: Revenue from identity verification services including biometric verification, vID digital credential wallet, and continuous monitoring subscriptions. These are sold as add-on services or integrated packages to existing screening clients.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

JDP is an FCRA-compliant consumer reporting agency providing employment background screening, drug testing, social media screening, verifications, I-9/E-Verify, healthcare and tenant screening. It pairs verified data sources and identity-verification technology (biometrics, continuous monitoring, digital credential wallet) with a U.S.-based support team to help organizations make compliant hiring and vetting decisions.

Product overview

JDP is an employment screening and background check company offering a unified platform of FCRA-compliant screening services. The core product portfolio includes Employment Background Screening, Drug Testing, Social Media Screening, Verifications & References, I-9 Auditing & Verification, Healthcare Screening, and Tenant Screening. Advanced technology products include vID (biometric identity verification with liveness detection), Digital Credential Wallet (portable verifiable records), Continuous Monitoring (real-time criminal record tracking), and Biometric Verification (facial recognition identity matching). The platform integrates with 100+ ATS and HRIS platforms via an open API, enabling seamless workflows for enterprise clients. JDP serves industries including Healthcare, Youth Sports, Corporate, Education, Non-Profit, Entertainment, Finance, Aviation, and Transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• vID: A biometric identity verification product developed with technology partner Cerebrum. vID enables organizations to screen, monitor, and verify volunteers serving children using selfie liveness detection, ID verification, and a digital credential wallet.
• JDP Resident
• Every Child. Every Day.

Products and services

• Employment Background Screening Comprehensive suite of FCRA-compliant background check solutions including criminal record searches with researcher-verified candidate information, for employers across industries.
• Drug Testing Online ordering platform with a large selection of drug screening options and thousands of testing facilities nationwide for fast, convenient employment drug testing.
• Social Media Screening FCRA-compliant social media background checks delivering reports on candidates' online activities, powered by technology and skilled social media analysts.
• Verifications & References Validation of candidates' education, work history, licenses, credentials, and professional/personal references.
• I-9 Auditing & Verification Form I-9 completion and E-Verify integration that eliminates manual tracking and fixing of I-9 errors, delivering compliant, audit-ready forms.
• Healthcare Screening TB tests, titers, vaccinations, physicals and other occupational health screenings for organizational compliance and member safety.
• Tenant Screening Background screening services for property management companies and landlords to evaluate prospective tenants, including credit, criminal, rental history and eviction records.
• Personal Background Screening Self-initiated background check allowing individuals to see what information appears about them in screening reports.
• vID Biometric identity verification product developed with technology partner Cerebrum, using liveness detection, selfie matching and ID verification to screen volunteers and candidates in youth-serving organizations.
• Digital Credential Wallet Portable, verifiable digital records that move with individuals across roles and organizations, storing background checks, certifications, licenses and qualifications.
• Continuous Monitoring Real-time record monitoring service that detects updates in criminal records and flags new changes or misconduct on an ongoing basis post-hire.
• Biometric Verification Advanced biometric identity verification using liveness detection and facial recognition to confirm that applicants taking background checks are who they claim to be.
• JDP Resident Credential and monitoring platform for residents/volunteers in youth-serving organizations, also positioned for tenant screening for property managers and landlords.
• Turnkey I-9 Integration with iCIMS Turnkey I-9 and E-Verify solution embedded directly in the iCIMS ATS workflow, providing audit-ready Form I-9 completion with no iCIMS integration subscription fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Protect over 10 million children annually through background screenings across youth sports leagues, school districts, and youth-serving organizations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• iCIMSflagshipTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025JDP launched a turnkey I-9 integration with iCIMS, a leading talent acquisition software company. This integration puts audit-ready Form I-9 and E-Verify directly within the iCIMS ATS workflow, reducing setup time and enabling customers to activate the integration directly without professional services. No iCIMS integration subscription fee is required for customers to connect.
• UKGcoreTechnology or IntegrationJDP is a UKG partner, indicating integration and compatibility with UKG's HR and workforce management platform, allowing UKG customers to incorporate JDP's screening services into their hiring workflows.
• Steel City FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJDP is an official jersey sponsor of Steel City FC, a Pittsburgh-based youth soccer club. The partnership reflects JDP's Pittsburgh roots and commitment to creating safe environments for young athletes, with JDP's logo appearing on team jerseys.
• CerebrumcoreTechnology or IntegrationJDP partnered with Cerebrum to develop vID, a biometric identity verification product. Cerebrum provided the technology foundation for vID's liveness detection and facial recognition capabilities that verify backgrounds are being completed by live, legitimate applicants.
• Little League Baseball and SoftballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJDP partnered with Little League Baseball and Softball to end abuse in youth sports through comprehensive background screening for coaches, volunteers, and staff in youth baseball and softball leagues across the organization.
• US Center for SafeSportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJDP sponsored and participated in the 2025 US Center for SafeSport NGB Summit, where national governing bodies gathered to address athlete safety. JDP shared its vision for integrated credential management and real-time athlete protection at the event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Checkr: AI-driven background screening platform serving enterprise and gig-economy employers. Most direct competitor to JDP in modern, API-first pre-employment screening with ATS integrations and continuous monitoring.
• Sterling: Large enterprise-focused background screening provider (formerly Sterling Backcheck). Comparable to JDP across core background checks, identity, drug testing, and ATS/HRIS integrations, with much greater scale.
• HireRight: Global background screening provider serving multinational enterprises with employment screening, identity, and compliance services. Competes head-to-head with JDP on enterprise accounts and I-9/E-Verify workflows.
• First Advantage: Global background screening and identity verification company (NASDAQ: FA). Closest large-cap public comparable for JDP's enterprise screening, identity, and continuous monitoring portfolio.
• Accurate Background: Mid-to-large background screening company serving enterprise and mid-market employers. Comparable operating model and service portfolio to JDP across core background checks and ATS integrations.
• Universal Background Screening: Mid-market background screening firm offering employment, volunteer, and tenant screening. Closely comparable to JDP on service mix, ATS integrations, and vertical specialization including youth and healthcare.
• IntelliCorp: Mid-market background screening company offering employment screening, drug testing, and ATS integrations. Closely comparable service portfolio and target customer base to JDP.

Broad incumbents

• Pinkerton: Global investigative and corporate security services firm whose background screening arm overlaps with JDP on enterprise pre-employment vetting, particularly for security-sensitive and regulated industries.

Emerging players

• Certn: API-first background screening platform focused on rapid developer-friendly deployment. Comparable to JDP on ATS-integrated, automated screening but with a younger product and smaller installed base.
• TrueScreen: Mobile-first background screening provider emphasizing self-service and instant results. Direct overlap with JDP on applicant-driven, ATS-integrated screening for SMB and mid-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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