Are there different levels of security clearance?

Dominic-Toretto · 18 Jan 2020 at 10:05

Recently been offered a job, how ever it requires security clearance (SC Cleared). The recruiter stated, that it is only basic checks, and will take 20 to 30 days. Reading around online, and looking at the SC forms on the goverment website has me confused, because they look like they require huge amounts of information (the recruiter said they would not need much info), and lots of people stating that it will take months, some cases even longer for clearance?

So, are there like sub levels of "Security Clearance", or is the recruiter just downplaying the process?

All input appreciated

Cheers

Dominic-Toretto · 18 Jan 2020 at 11:11

Thank you all for the input, it must be the BPSS that they were referring too!

Dominic-Toretto · 18 Jan 2020 at 16:58

Delvis said:
You'll be getting basic first to be able to be let on site, then you'll get the extra no doubt which takes longer

Is it guaranteed they will do the full check once I am on site? Or are there instances where you only require BPSS?

Dominic-Toretto · 19 Jan 2020 at 16:18

Delvis said:
Why? Are you hiding something?

You declare whatever is required on the firm, previous addresses, previous employments, next of kin, parents, partners, whatever

There would be multiple places you only require BPSS. if however you have questions I'd suggest asking the employer / agent

Nope, just curious really. Anyhow will find out tommorow for sure.

Dominic-Toretto · 20 Jan 2020 at 12:48

Its full level security clearance. Received clarification today.

Thanks all for input