Security Clearance

[Ruprect]

How very Ron Atkinson of you.

you know that's not what I meant

 

[gingerjedi]

What is BC? Background checks? Wouldn't this be part of security clearance?

...so I'm going to get a load of forms through then ginger? I thought they'd just set the spooks loose on me...

If it’s DV you will, I had a guy interview me at home for 4-5 hours, he interviewed all 3 of my referees as well.

Nosey gits.

 

[Ruprect]

Five months first time. Two months second time.

Interesting - how long does it last for then? ...How long does it take for someone to be "turned"...

 

[gingerjedi]

SC was 5 years for a contractor, my last renewal (Aug 08) was only for 3 though.

 

[pmeswani]

What is BC? Background checks? Wouldn't this be part of security clearance?

...so I'm going to get a load of forms through then ginger? I thought they'd just set the spooks loose on me...

B C = Basic Clearance... I think.

 

[Ruprect]

If it’s DV you will, I had a guy interview me at home for 4-5 hours, he interviewed all 3 of my referees as well.

Nosey gits.

Sorry please stop talking in acronyms - I'm new to this

DV?

 

[TCL]

"Developed Vetted"...I think...its been a long time since I went through that particular fun packed experience. Especially the 2nd time when my stories didn't tie up re: things I may or may not have smoked at some point.

Mind you, as a phrase it makes no sense. Probably "Deep" or "Double" or something.

Top tip: Tell 'em the truth, no matter how bad.

 

[TheFaQQer]

"Developed Vetted"...I think...its been a long time since I went through that particular fun packed experience. Especially the 2nd time when my stories didn't tie up re: things I may or may not have smoked at some point.

Mind you, as a phrase it makes no sense. Probably "Deep" or "Double" or something.

Top tip: Tell 'em the truth, no matter how bad.

Developed Vetting.

Linky.

 

[TheFaQQer]

What is BC? Background checks? Wouldn't this be part of security clearance?

...so I'm going to get a load of forms through then ginger? I thought they'd just set the spooks loose on me...

BC used to be "Basic Clearance" I think - it's not applicable any more, as it wasn't a "real" security check. It's the most basic, and is used by some organizations as a quick check without going too deep.

Then it became EBS (Extended Baseline Standard) - I think this is now BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard).

SC has one pink form to complete, and a separate form to complete any criminal convictions, which goes in an envelope which is attached to the form.

Whatever you do - DON'T LIE!!! It's the lies that stop you getting the clearance, rather than the disclosures (more often than not).

 

[Ruprect]

Developed Vetting.

Linky.

Ah - handy link - thanks. I think mine is only CTC so not the greasy finger up the I hope.