SC Clearence vs DBS check

[Applegeek88]

Hello all,

I have just secured a new contract with a large public bank in London. This role requires 'Security Clearance'. I have been informed this process will take between 10-15 days to complete, is this normal, I read that it's normally more like 1 month+? Or are they doing standard checks and via an agency and calling it SC?

When I was 13 or 14 (1999 or so) I was arrested however, I don't really remember much other than having an interview and being called back a few weeks later for a warning. I don't recall signing anything or much more about it really and left it at that.

Over the years, I have held positions where I have had a number of Standard and Enhanced CRB/DBS checks with 'None Recorded' listed under all sections.

My question is: is it possible that this incident will be uncovered, was it even logged in the first place or even deleted pre 2006?

I am slightly worried and need to understand my options.

Thank you.

[northernladuk]

If you were that worried you might have noticed that there is a sticky all about SC check and in there are a ton of questions about people with past indiscretions and the advice is always the same.

Take some time out to read it....

http://forums.contractoruk.com/busin...questions.html

EDIT : Just pray the don't check spelling as part of the process.

[v8gaz]

This is most likely the bank's PES checks, rather than proper SC. Anyone performing a role in the bank that requires a system login will need to be screened, normally for financial transgressions. The more responsible the role, the more thorough the checks. I had a 4 week check waiting for a role that involved designing and implementing commercial banking processes - pretty obvious why when you think about it.

[Applegeek88]

This is most likely the bank's PES checks, rather than proper SC. Anyone performing a role in the bank that requires a system login will need to be screened, normally for financial transgressions. The more responsible the role, the more thorough the checks. I had a 4 week check waiting for a role that involved designing and implementing commercial banking processes - pretty obvious why when you think about it.

This is what I am thinking too, it's for a generic Service Management Analyst role, this is the wording on the initial email:

Pre-employment checks:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, security clearance, identity check, criminal record check, credit check, proof of qualifications and immigration clearance, where appropriate. You will also be asked to complete a medical questionnaire.

[northernladuk]

Here is a thought. Why not ring the agency to check?

Make sure you get the contract checked as well. You are not being employed. I hope this is just a small oops from the agent cutting and pasting standard terms........

[Applegeek88]

Here is a thought. Why not ring the agency to check?

Make sure you get the contract checked as well. You are not being employed. I hope this is just a small oops from the agent cutting and pasting standard terms........

That's the plan - I received this email late Friday afternoon, I will call the agent first thing.

[PurpleGorilla]

EDIT : Just pray the don't check spelling as part of the process.

Or grammar ;-)

[TheFaQQer]

EDIT : Just pray the don't check spelling as part of the process.

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[malvolio]

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Nay, nay, lad, it's t'accent from oop north. "Joost pray the doan check t'spelling" - makes perfect sense sithee...


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