SC/DV Clearance

[Paddy]

On some long term contracts, agents will put you forward pending SC. But there are many short term ones where the agent will not bother unless you have SC. The MOD is annoyed to say the least because the MOD builds in a financial allowance into the supplies contract for the expense in getting SC. If the supplies are pockets the allowance rather than spending it on security clearance than the MOD should know. Also there are stipulations in the contract that they will not discriminate between SC and none SC personnel so that the right person will be engaged. If agents and supplies are braking the MOD rules then report them.

[Phoenix]

Well Malvolio is getting the same feedback as me.

I had SC but it lapsed 3 months ago...

Now I don't even get passed the first hurdle...."Are you currently cleared?"

[Asterix]

Why don't you ...

Ring the person whose name appears at the top or bottom of your clearance (assuming you have an electronic or hard copy which you should have been given) and ask them if they are willing to extend it as you are being put forward for a similar role. If they know you, they might even vouch for you.

[Paddy]

Ring the person whose name appears at the top or bottom of your clearance .

Mr Guy Burgess.

[Phoenix]

Ring the person whose name appears at the top or bottom of your clearance (assuming you have an electronic or hard copy which you should have been given) and ask them if they are willing to extend it as you are being put forward for a similar role. If they know you, they might even vouch for you.

I have spoke to the Security Officer concerned and he says application is from scratch.
But my beef is with the Agents.........

[malvolio]

Ignore the optimists, it's nothing to do with MOD, it's the intermediate major consultancy that's doing the job. They don't want to waste time escorting uncleared staff, so they ony take cleared ones. The agencies merely do what their paymasters tell them while tryuing to pay lip-service to the rules so they don't get sued.

Go for a role with a real governemnt client and clearance is not an issue at all, but as soon as an IT-Projects-R-Us is in the loop, you're stuffed. And since almost all IT investment in HMG is now via PFIs and external contractors... Understand?

It's nothing to do with security, it's all to do with margins.

[Mailman]

Gentlemen. I do believe you are talking out of your collective arses.

If you are the best man for the job or the only man applying then they will put you forward.

I do not have SC but have been put forward for SC jobs and the client is willing to wait.

Awe bless, so naive

Mailman

[Phoenix]

Probably an agent!

[The Lone Gunman]

Awe bless, so naive

Mailman

It helps if you are qualified and able instead of being a know nothing wannabe. Clients will wait if you can live up to waht is a very good CV. I can't get SC due to having lived abroad for more than 3 of the last 5 years. Current client has moved mountains to get me in at BC only.

Shame you are not up to that kind of comitment. You might try McDonalds or Asda. You should get security cleared for them and you might even be qualified.

[Mailman]

It helps if you are qualified and able instead of being a know nothing wannabe. Clients will wait if you can live up to waht is a very good CV. I can't get SC due to having lived abroad for more than 3 of the last 5 years. Current client has moved mountains to get me in at BC only.

Mate, you could be the queen mother for all I care BUT if you dont have a SC then you most likely wont be of any interest to an agent. Im happy you MIGHT get a BC BUT if the client really wants someone with a SC then you are screwed arent you?

Mailman