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The standard for pre-employment screening of individuals with access to government assets is the bpss.The national security vetting process is underpinned by the rigorous and consistent application of this clearance.

As part of their recruitment process, some organizations may seek references and inquire about health.

Individuals have access to government assets.Civil servants, members of the armed forces, temporary staff in departments, and government contractors are all included.

Individuals are required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods of time spent abroad over the past 3 years.

The policy of the Cabinet Office is that a clearance must be reviewed after 10 years.The risk owner can review a clearance at any time.A policy of issuing shorter clearances to a particular category of employee may be adopted as a way to mitigate for a lower level of day-to-day personnel security oversight and/or carry out an early review in individual cases where a specific risk has been identified.

The policy of the Cabinet Office is that clearances must be reviewed after 10 years.The risk owner can review a clearance at any time.A policy of issuing shorter clearances to a particular category of employee may be adopted as a way to mitigate for a lower level of day-to-day personnel security oversight and/or carry out an early review in individual cases where a specific risk has been identified.

An Enhanced Security Check allows controlled access to top secret assets.It is used for specific roles where an additional level of assurance is required.

The policy of the Cabinet Office is that a clearance must be reviewed after 7 years.The risk owner can review a clearance at any time.They may use a policy of issuing shorter clearances to a particular group of employees as a way to reduce day-to-day personnel security oversight and/or carry out an early review in individual cases where a specific risk has been identified.

If the risk owner has a shorter validity period, you will be required to renew your clearance at intervals of no more than 7 years and more frequently.Your sponsor will initiate a renewal.The referee interview may not be included in the mandatory checks.