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

[SueEllen]

No one knows. The reason is everything depends on what the conviction is for and whether it means you could easily be blackmailed.

[bobmarle]

Getting clearance with a criminal record?

Hi all,

After making a huge mistake when I was 19 which is now 11 years ago I spent 6 months in prison. Since then I have never been in trouble with the police again, and my conviction is "spent", I've completed university, got married had a kid and have a great credit score.

My issue is, I have just been offered a job at a new company and in the offer letter they have stated I will need to be security vetted either at the start of employment or when necessary (this is something that has never been previously mentioned).
It's a great opportunity and good salary and with my new baby I am eager to pursue a career and provide for my family.

1. Will I be disregarded for clearance for being in prison for 6 months, I plan on being honest with the agency when they ask the relevant questions.

2. Will my employer be notified of my conviction if I pass or fail? (they have never asked if I have a conviction)

3. Should I just take the job hope for the best and be honest if and when I need SC?

Thanks for the advice.

[tiduz]

Hello everyone, I work for a vendor in IT security as a contractor with the potential to work with government agencies in the future. I was investigating whether I could be proactive and start a security clearance process ahead of winning business to prevent delays to the project.

From what I understand from the FAQ that isn't possible as I would need a sponsor right?

So to start the process to complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check I would need the customer to sponsor me?

Thank you.

[BlackCountryContractor]

https://www.fcoservices.gov.uk/produ...urity-vetting/

Anyone else find this interesting to read?

[kpg7]

can i get my SC clearance again?

i have had a none criminal dismissal from my work place and had my pass taken from me and asked to leave site.

I had DV clearance for 7 years and also SC clearance prior to that and because of distrust and lack of integrity i got laid off due to trying to listen into a meeting to see if was going to be laid off. I am wanting to apply for jobs but am afraid I won't get my SC clearance through due to the old company sponsor telling them what i had done and not to trust me etc. This is making me think i will never ever be able to gain SC clearance again for one small misdemeanour.

Please can anyone shed any light on what they think and if indeed my vetting record will always knock back applications for SC clearance.

Thanks

[Robk999]

has anyone gone through clearance lately? just wandering what the current turn around time is

I have just received my SC clearance and it took 4 months from when I submitted the online form.

[ucantseeme]

Disciplinary in previous employment

Hi, I have been offered a role that requires me to go through SC clearance when I start. My concern is I had a disciplinary in one of my previous roles - it was only a formal verbal warning (communicated by a letter) and I continued to work at the place for another year. I would like to know if previous employers are approached by vetting agencies and if previous employers are required to disclose disciplinary issues. And can this affect SC clearance outcome.

[northernladuk]

Here you go. Top link.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?clie....0.quHZlUBXvrI

[eek]

You've got your answer. It wasnt used for a year so has lapsed and you have to reapply and yes it should be quicker but as you see it puts you at the bottom of the pile behind a someone with current SC. Welcome to the club. Another guy posted EXACTLY the same situation a week or so ago. Moral of both stories is if SC is so important to you Only take contracts where full SC is required rather than just BPSS.

FTFY

[northernladuk]

You've got your answer. It wasnt used for a year so has lapsed and you have to reapply and yes it should be quicker but as you see it puts you at the bottom of the pile behind a someone with current SC. Welcome to the club. Another guy posted EXACTLY the same situation a week or so ago. Moral of both stories is if SC is so important to you YOU make sure it's been transferred properly.