Cabinet Office Policy requires that a DV Clearance be formally issued
Checkback has recently seen a huge increased in the applications for BPSS checks and an increasing number of employers are now realising that pre-employment screening only provides an assessment of an individ-ual at that one point in time. Re-screening employees mitigates the risk to an organisation, ensures that employees are still suitable for the position, especially if the employees role has changed and reassures the organisation that they meet industry standards.
An Enhanced Security Check allows regular uncontrolled access up to SECRET assets and occasional, controlled access to TOP SECRET assets. It is used for specific roles where an additional level of assurance is required over SC, but not to DV level.
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BPSS check was developed to help reduce the likelihood of a criminal background.
individuals. We accept screening applications on our
Anyone working for or having access to the government will be subjected to a standard security check
Before employment, checks are conducted.
Application: BPSS is a generic baseline check for those needing access to government assets or working in certain sensitive roles, often within or for the public sector. DBS checks are specifically for roles involving contact with vulnerable groups.
Summary of the applicant ready to present to prospective employers
Six months or longer in the last three years.
BPSS checks can be performed very quickly. The quicker they are.
The military, temporary government staff, and all government
Checkback has experienced an enormous increase in the number of applications for
assets.
An AC clearance is normally valid for up to five years, provided the sponsor organisation complies with the ongoing provision of data, as required by aviation security regulations. Where this is not done, an AC clearance is valid for 12 months.
It is important that the products meet industry standards.
Avoid including personal information or financial data such as your
Re-screening employees reduces the risk to an employer. Re-screening staff reduces risk.
This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels
