With over 7,700 clients we've built a reputation based on trust and transparency, our clients come back to us time and time again because, for them, we're an extension of their team. We take the stress and complexity out of gaining BPSS Clearance (version 7.0 – June 2024), so that you can concentrate on the rest of your workload. Simply register an account, add your candidates and let us take it from here...
On average to complete BPSS Clearance
To complete Digital ID & Right to Work verification
Average live chat response time
Of reports checked by our expert compliance team
A Basic DBS check helps ensure an individual has no unspent convictions, enhancing trust and safety in recruitment and decision-making processes.
An ID Check verifies the identity of an individual. ID checks are carried out to prevent fraud, check for illegal activity and fundamentally confirm that the person is who they claim to be.
This check confirms a person's legal right to work status. Failing to carry out sufficient right to work checks can result in fines and penalties, which can ultimately damage a company’s reputation.
This check instantly verifies the employment history of an individual. This ensures the information provided by the candidate regarding their previous employment is accurate and truthful.
With Digital ID and Instant Employment Verification we perform checks even faster following the latest BPSS guidelines published in June 2024. This instant approach not only speeds up the process but provides a more reliable and secure method of gaining BPSS Clearance.
Digital ID
Your workload just got lighter...
Digital ID
Say goodbye to the time-consuming task of manually checking your candidate’s identity documents, with digital identity your workload just got lighter!
This new process eliminates the need for you to meet and check your candidate’s documents as we can do all of this through our online screening form.
Instant Employment Verification
Employment history in minutes, not weeks.
Instant Employment Verification
Instant Employment Verification has revolutionised the way we gather a candidate’s employment history. References are no longer contacted, and your candidate has complete control over what is shared, so instead of waiting weeks for references to return information we get it within minutes straight from the source.
UK Based Customer Support
Our friendly team are on hand to help!
UK Based Customer Support
Whether you’re screening yourself or you’re looking to screen in larger volumes our friendly UK based team are available to help you through the process of BPSS screening.
We have been using Secure Screening for a while now. When I have had to contact their Customer Service I have found them to be very helpful and knowledgeable. They always answered quickly any questions or queries I have had. I spoke with Simon today who was very helpful and friendly.
Date of experience: 3 May 2024
I had a very quick and very helpful response on live chat from Tom W. He was patient with me as I bumbled my way through explaining my issue - absolute star and really delighted with his help today.
Date of experience: 15 May 2024
Great response time on the live chat to resolve a minor issue. We have been a customer for a while, and have always found the team to be super helpful and responsive to any questions we have.
Date of experience: 14 May 2024
Secure Screening Services is top-notch! They provide excellent feedback and very easy to use the service and have a very friendly and professional team. Highly recommended! Harry Upton is amazing! He's super helpful, friendly, and always responds to emails promptly. Highly recommend!
Date of experience: 9 months ago
We have been using Secure Screening for almost a year now for BPSS screening. I'm so impressed. Every one of the team are so helpful with both myself and our candidates. Nothing is too much trouble. First class service. Thank you
Date of experience: 9 months ago
I had to run last minute BPSS checks and came across Secure Screening Services. Not only they were the most affordable but also the most responsive. Both setting the account and our staff experience of using the portal couldn't have been easier. I'm really impressed and have no hesitation in recommending these guys.
Date of experience: 3 years ago
BPSS Clearance, or Baseline Personnel Security Standard screening, is a fundamental pre-employment check in the UK, conducted to ensure the security of individuals who have access to sensitive government information. This screening verifies an individual's identity, employment history, criminal record, and right to work in the UK.
The latest guidance for BPSS Clearance was published in June 2024 with some key updates being made, particularly around the recommendation of electronic systems for verifying identity, employment history and criminal records. The guidance was last updated in May 2018.
BPSS screening is crucial to safeguard your organisation against potential security threats. It helps ensure that new hires are reliable, trustworthy, and have integrity, thereby reducing the risk of insider threats, data breaches, and fraudulent activities.
BPSS screening involves four primary checks: Identity Check, Right to Work Verification, Employment History Verification, and a Criminal Record Check. These checks aim to establish the trustworthiness of potential employees.
On average we can turnaround BPSS Clearance within 5 days working days, however it is important to know that this can depend on how responsive the candidate is to the screening process.
While BPSS screening is not legally mandatory, it is a best-practice standard often required for jobs within or related to the UK Government. Additionally, many private sector organisations adopt BPSS as a robust pre-employment screening process.
A BPSS clearance is generally considered valid for 3 years from the date of issue. However, organisations may choose to renew or validate the clearance more frequently based on their internal policies or the nature of the role.
By verifying the identity, background, and credibility of potential employees, BPSS screening helps protect your business from potential internal security threats. It enhances trust in your workforce and maintains the integrity of your organisation.
Ultimately, a candidate cannot fail BPSS Clearance, you may find that a candidate has some alerts on the checks carried out but a report would still be published to reflect these. As long as all checks have been completed to the standards required a BPSS report will be published.
While it's possible for a candidate to begin work before the BPSS screening is complete, it's recommended to wait for the clearance for roles that involve access to sensitive information. This ensures maximum security and reduces potential risks.
SC clearance, or Security Check clearance, is a level of security vetting in the United Kingdom that allows individuals to access sensitive government information and work on projects with a classified nature. It involves a thorough background check, including identity verification, criminal record checks, employment history, and personal references. SC clearance is typically required for roles involving national security, defence, intelligence, or handling classified information. It demonstrates that an individual has been assessed and granted the necessary level of trust and reliability to work with sensitive information. SC clearance is subject to regular reviews and must be maintained to ensure continued access to classified material. BPSS Clearance is the stepping stone to SC Clearance.
