BS7858 Security Screening

BS7858 is a pre-employment checking standard published by The British Standards Institution which gives recommendations for the screening of individuals. Originally aimed at those working in security, the most recent publication widens the scope for any employee working in a secure environment. The BS7858 security screening standard outlines the controls in place to enable organisations to obtain sufficient information about an individual to make an informed decision on their employability.

Organisations should complete the following checks during the screening process:

• Identity check; confirming name and date of birth
• Address verification
• Right to work in the UK
• Employment history (five years) including self-employment and education
• Verification of employment gaps over 31 days
• Criminal record check (Basic DBS)
• Professional membership (SIA or other professions)
• Adverse credit check
• PEPs and sanctions

At DDC, we can support you with all the checks required for your BS7858 screening. Once complete, a report is available to evidence the checks completed to include in your screening or personnel file.

In addition to the core checks outlined above, BS7858 guidance also suggests a social media check which provides greater insights and reduces risk.

Read more about how DDC can support you with social media checks.

If you require additional checks, we can support you with tailored packages. These checks can be requested on an ad-hoc basis when required, all through the same online portal. We make the requesting of individual checks or packages of checks as easy as possible. Additional checks available include:

Whether you need support with one or all of the core elements of BS7858 screening, we can help you with an all-encompassing online platform. Using our innovative technology, which includes risk minimisation and fraud detection tools, you can rest assured that you are BS7858 compliant. Our team of experienced Case Workers are trained to spot inconsistencies and potential fraud to ensure you have all the information available to make an informed employment decision.