Security Checks

Being a police officer is an extremely privileged position where you will have access to a lot of personal and sensitive information about many people. Because of this security checks are carried out during the application process to make sure that you and those around you are of good character.

What does it involve?

• Force security check for past convictions of yourself, your immediate family, your current partner & those you share accommodation with if applicable. (Not all convictions disqualify you from employment). All of your convictions must be declared for consideration *Including minor traffic offences*
• Reference check from the referees who you submitted details of in your initial application form - Consent from you should be obtained prior to contacting your current employer
• Home Office security check, which applies to every applicant to any government organisation.

The information checked is obtained from your completed security forms and details of referees submitted in your initial application form. You will normally receive both the force & Home Office security forms prior to the interview board stage of your application process. The normal procedure for this is to complete the forms and hand them into an officer when you attend for your interview board.