Reply to: Security Clearance

[Ruprect]

My SC application was submitted by last client, couple of weeks prior to my contract been canned at the end of September.

Client has said they will inform me they received confirmation that i have been cleared.

Its been nearly 3.5 months now, I have not heard anything. Besides bugging the client, is there a way the progress can be checked ?

Blimey that is quite a wait. Still, if I have to wait that long at least I can finish the current contract

[happyroggat]

My SC application was submitted by last client, couple of weeks prior to my contract been canned at the end of September.

Client has said they will inform me they received confirmation that i have been cleared.

Its been nearly 3.5 months now, I have not heard anything. Besides bugging the client, is there a way the progress can be checked ?

[Ruprect]

Developed Vetting.

Linky.

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

[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).

[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.

[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.

[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?

[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.

[gingerjedi]

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

[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]

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]

How very Ron Atkinson of you.

you know that's not what I meant

[swamp]

Five months first time. Two months second time.

[Pickle2]

I thought they'd just set the spooks loose on me...

How very Ron Atkinson of you.

[Ruprect]

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...