We use the AFISwitch system to provide fast and convenient electronic criminal enquiry check services to the private sector. Conventional paper-based systems take weeks or even months to provide a report whilst AFISwitch turnaround time averages 24-48 hours.
About AFISwitch
In September 2002, with the commissioning of the SAPS Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), a semi automated system was introduced. In March 2011, contract was awarded by SAPS to Ideco Group for an automated service. In essence, AFISwitch is an information conduit between SAPS criminal records and the private sector. Ideco is South Africa’s sole provider of automated illicit activity checks for both the private and the public sector. AFISwitch interfaces to the SAPS AFIS to validate the criminal record status of each search candidate. The system provides electronic criminal record status checks based on fingerprints using live scan, FBI-APPROVED flatbed scanner fingerprints data. AFISwitch significantly reduces processing time and increases accuracy when compared to name clearances and manual fingerprints checks. It returns Illicit Activity Reports (IARs) irrespective of whether a hit or no hit results are returned. The system will allow institutions to request pre-employment, corporate and regulations in terms of the Gambling act, thereby establish, within 48 hours, if an individual has a police record.
What are our credentials?
Our system provider has a 15-year exclusive contract with the SAPS to supply this service. JPK has been accredited as a service provider to render the service on behalf of the system provider. Who can use AFISwitch? Individuals, corporate and private enterprises that require compulsory periodic checks, and those needing clearance for commercial purposes.
Our Vision & Aim:
JPK Services, as an appointed IDECO AFISwitch agent, wishes to make companies, organisations and the private sector aware of fraud and corruption on Identification & Passport Documentation, Driver &PDP Licence and education qualifications. Employers want to ensure that a prospective employee will not be a risk. A background check will provide critical information to the prospective employer, thereby safe guarding the company assets, client base and reputation. JPK Services vision is to assist in achieving this goal with an effective and affordable solution. JPK Services support members and organisations in the industry that are standing together to fight organised crime and corruption. JPK Services is an appointed service provider of IDECO AFISwitch.
Benefits of outsourcing to JPK Services:
Allow our clients to focus on core business activities, having complete peace of mind that not only has the employee provided valid and correct information, but that the best person for the position has been appointed. Background checking delivers a number of benefits to your organisation and business beyond reducing theft & corruption, revealing CV fraud, and reducing employee turnover. Some non-profit organizations need to ensure that volunteers do not have a criminal record. Or, a business simply might want to check out a potential investor.
At JPK Services , we understand the importance of managing the most expensive business resource , namely human capital.
Our services aim to optimise this resource’s productivity and increase its effectiveness through processes that are safe, secure and save time and money. We welcome your feedback and look forward to hearing from you.