Security Screening

CBS work on behalf of many organisations throughout the UK requiring security clearance. Depending on the position or environment, will depend on the level of security clearance required. CBS can provide the following:

BS7858:2006
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
Counter Terrorism Checks

BS7858:2006 – This is the British Standard for vetting staff who work within the security industry, namely security guarding, security alarm systems, etc.

Timescales for this level of criminal check are approximately 10 working days.

BPSS – The Baseline Personnel Security Standard. The BPSS is defined by HMG, Cabinet Office. The standard covers Civil Servants, Armed Forces, temporary staff and government contractors. The BPSS level of screening is required before an individual may be submitted for CTC, SC or DV vetting (see below).

Timescales for this level of criminal check are approximately 10 working days.

CTC – Counter Terrorist Check. For those employed in roles that provide access to public figures, or access to information and material that may be of value to terrorists.

Timescales for this level of criminal check are approximately 4 weeks.

Complete Background Screening (CBS) are registered with the DVLA, Verisign, Verify and are a registered umbrella body of the Criminal Records Bureau and the Scottish Criminal Records Office.