Security Clearance (SC) Q&A Read first before asking questions

[MicrosoftBob]

Tony,
Many thanks for your insightful comments ...I've had a brief chat with BT and they have indeed confirmed that there is a relationship with FCOS. I already have a BT reference for my clearance as this was provided in my clearance confirmation notice. I have provided all these details to the agency.

I managed to speak to DBS-NSV again yesterday and they confirmed that they transfer clearance details with other issuing bodies and also put if in an email. They also pointed me to the sponsor clearance transfer request form to show me the definition if transfer which explicitly stated the exchange with other vetting authorities.

I forwarded their email, the firm, and pointed out the definition to my recruitment agent and was at pains to point out that I'm not an exception just the same as anyone else.

I am concerned he is becoming the block as the logic, details, and evidence is all available to the client. Also he is just unwilling to provide this to them as he doesn't want to upset anyone.

If I do get the role my clearance will still need to be transferred,like anyone else, and I assume we work on in the foreground whilst the transfer occurs in the background. Is that typically right?

Once again my thanks to everyone for commenting so far,

All the best,
Sam

Why not bypass the agent, and provide this information directly to the client

[SimonMac]

Why not bypass the agent, and provide this information directly to the client

Because at this stage you have no relationship with the client, if the agent finds out they will be pissed, and the client could be very miffed if what the agency isn't telling you the same they are telling them, it can only go badly!

[MicrosoftBob]

Because at this stage you have no relationship with the client, if the agent finds out they will be pissed, and the client could be very miffed if what the agency isn't telling you the same they are telling them, it can only go badly!

True but surely it's worth risking annoying the agent if you risk losing the work because through incompetence or malice they are obstructing your security clearance

[SimonMac]

True but surely it's worth risking annoying the agent if you risk losing the work because through incompetence or malice they are obstructing your security clearance

I would be more worried about annoying the clinet, they use an agency to avoid having to deal with plebs like you and me

[Hoppy]

Verifile

Came across this outfit who appear to be offering a ctc / sc clearance service ?
anyone know anything about them ?

w ww.verifile.co.uk/services/hmg-security-clearances

[Scruff]

Came across this outfit who appear to be offering a ctc / sc clearance service ?
anyone know anything about them ?

w ww.verifile.co.uk/services/hmg-security-clearances

This appears to be an agency used by the prospective employer. You can't apply for a clearance until you have the role? I do stand to be corrected, however, and am always happy to be proved incorrect.

E&OE ��

[malvolio]

Came across this outfit who appear to be offering a ctc / sc clearance service ?
anyone know anything about them ?

w ww.verifile.co.uk/services/hmg-security-clearances

Clearance goes with the role, not the person. Speculative pre-clearance simply isn't possible and will not be allowed by the Cabinet Office.

Also Police SC and MOD SC requirements aren't fully aligned, so having one doesn't mean the other will accept you.

I'll be flagging this to the relevant people...

[northernladuk]

How long does this service take?

Results can be returned to you typically within 2-4 weeks.*

Lol yeah right. The very basic checks maybe..

[Hoppy]

Clearance goes with the role, not the person. Speculative pre-clearance simply isn't possible and will not be allowed by the Cabinet Office.

Also Police SC and MOD SC requirements aren't fully aligned, so having one doesn't mean the other will accept you.

I'll be flagging this to the relevant people...

Here is another offering something of the same, legit or not ?
w ww.redsnappergroup.co.uk/vettingservices

[northernladuk]

Here is another offering something of the same, legit or not ?
w ww.redsnappergroup.co.uk/vettingservices

Not really the same, they state the offering to an employer so it's just an intermediary service doing the admin legwork. The other one seemed to indicate it could get clearance for an individual without a role.