Reply to: SC level clearance?

[the_duderama]

It's not allways true that the agent will not recruit you without SC clearance, some will, some won't, but they'll probably go for the SC cleared applicant first.

If the contract is for a short period or if it's a prerequisite for getting on site or access to systems needed for you to do the job then you probably won't be considered as it normally takes 3 months for SC.

For longer term contracts where you will be allowed supervised access then there is no reason not to consider you other than the risk of you not being cleared which is probably low unless you've been really bad or a member of the communist party etc. Even if you have poor credit, criminal record etc you'll get clearance as long as the DVA can see you're not a risk.

[TykeMerc]

Can you request vetting on behalf of your own ltdco for its directors (ie you) ?

Please read a few posts up re who can request SC clearance to be done by the DVA.
Unless yourLtd is ListX or a Government Department that would be a sizable NO.

[moorfield]

Unfortunately it's true. Can you request vetting through your current employer?

Can you request vetting on behalf of your own ltdco for its directors (ie you) ?

[TykeMerc]

Unfortunately it's true. Can you request vetting through your current employer?

A fee is payable to the DVA for clearance so unless the clearance is needed for the role it's unlikely they would shell out for it.

[scooterscot]

The simple answer is yes. Although it's against the SC recruitment rules, no agent will touch you for an SC role if you aren't cleared.

Unfortunately it's true. Can you request vetting through your current employer?

[gingerjedi]

I've had SC for years, it's not doing me any good at the moment though.

I was contacted earlier about a MoD role doing basic breakfix, I wouldn't normaly be intersted but times are hard so I heard him out until he said it was paying £13ph.

[Green Mango]

Thanks for the info.

I doubt that a client would take someone on for a 3 month role knowing that half of that time could be without the correct clearance.

Oh well, back to combing jobserve......

I believe a SC Clearance is currently taking 13 weeks.

[TykeMerc]

+1

Pimps will drop you faster than a lacquered turd if you don't have SC.

Frustrating as I've seen a few SC gigs I know I could do in my sleep.

Well that's as true even if you have the SC clearance in the first place.

Believe me simply having the clearance doesn't provide a clear run at the roles, there are a LOT of cleared people out there already.

To answer the original question the typical timescales for SC clearance to come through are 6-13 weeks and in case you didn't know a clearance request must come from a ListX company or Government department, you can't apply to the DVA for clearance without a sponsor.

[dreadnought]

I take it that an individual cannot initiate the vetting procedure?

[CheeseSlice]

I've had SC before although is now lapsed.
Some agents are actually keen since they believe going through SC again may be fast-tracked or simplified somehow.
Other agents don't share the same thoughts and put the phone down on you fairly promptly.
Agents that fall into these two camps are about 50/50 I've found.

[dreadnought]

+1

Frustrating as I've seen a few SC gigs I know I could do in my sleep.

I hear you on that one.

[s2budd]

The simple answer is yes. Although it's against the SC recruitment rules, no agent will touch you for an SC role if you aren't cleared.

It depends on the technical requirements and the number of contractors who are available who do have the experience.

[moorfield]

The simple answer is yes. Although it's against the SC recruitment rules, no agent will touch you for an SC role if you aren't cleared.

+1

Pimps will drop you faster than a lacquered turd if you don't have SC.

Frustrating as I've seen a few SC gigs I know I could do in my sleep.

[deckster]

Am I going to be overlooked by agencies despite having a good match skills wise because I don't have current clearance?

The simple answer is yes. Although it's against the SC recruitment rules, no agent will touch you for an SC role if you aren't cleared.

[dreadnought]

Thanks for the info.

I doubt that a client would take someone on for a 3 month role knowing that half of that time could be without the correct clearance.

Oh well, back to combing jobserve......