Due to the security nature of the Company’s work, all personnel are required to be security screened to the requirements of BS7858 : 2019 – Security screening of personnel employed in a security environment. Therefore the information sought in this form is required to complete the required checks to that Standard.

We may additionally be required under current Police Force Policies NPCC (National Police Chief’s Council) to make additional checks via your local police authority for any criminal convictions. To meet this requirement you will be requested to complete authorisation for these checks to be carried out.

Security Screening checks are made over the last 5 years of employment and/or full time education where applicable. The purpose of such checks is primarily to ensure that the all employees have no criminal record and are therefore of reputable character as they will have access to information relating to the security systems installed within the premises of our Clients.

Any period(s) of unemployment will be required to be verified either by a letter from Social Services or signing of a Statutory Declaration Form by yourself. Any period(s) of self-employment will be required to be verified by either a letter from the Inland Revenue or your accountant or signing of a Statutory Declaration Form by yourself.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR UK) requires us to ensure your personal information is kept safe and secure and it is not shared with any other party. All staff accessing your personal information have also been screened to BS7858 and undertaken GDPR training. We only use your information to ensure compliance to BS7858 is maintained and once formal employment is offered your details are locked away. All information is kept for a minimum of 6 years and can be requested to view at any time

Please additionally note that signing of this Application for Employment Form gives us your authority to approach your former employers, Government departments, personal referees, credit reference agencies, etc. for verification of any information contained within this form.