Legal

BS 7858 — Screening & Vetting

British Standard for security screening of individuals in a secure environment.

Requires verification of

Identity (photo ID)
Right to work in UK
5-year employment/education history — no gaps > 31 days
Character references
Criminal record check (Basic DBS minimum)
Financial standing (for cash-handling roles)

Ongoing

Rescreen every 3 years
Notify employer of arrests/convictions
Random spot-checks

GuardAssist provides operational decision support. It does not replace formal training, employer procedures, assignment instructions or professional judgement. In a life-threatening emergency, dial 999.