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Security Screening BS7858
The BS7858 Standard is the code of practice released by BSI (British Standards Institution) which details best practices and guidelines for the security screening of individuals employed within a security environment.
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- Understand the reasons for screening
- Assist in developing an effective screening process
- Understand how to apply the requirements in practice
The BS7858 Standard is the code of practice released by BSI (British Standards Institution) which details best practices and guidelines for the security screening of individuals employed within a security environment. It is also used where security screening is in the best interests of the public.
Following an interview and before limited screening the following must be completed as a minimum:
- Establish a screening file
- Information provided e.g. application form
- Confirmation of identity and address
- SIA licence validation
- Public information search (not a credit check)
- Global watchlist checks
Copies of checks undertaken should be retained in a screening file.
British Standard requirements for individual services dictate the screening requirements:
- BS 7499 for Security Guarding - requires 5 year screening
- BS PD 6662 Alarm Installation - requires 5 year screening
- BS 7872 Cash and Valuables in Transit - requires 10 year screening
- BS 5979 Alarm Receiving Centre - requires 5 year screening
- BS 7984 Keyholding and Response - requires 5 year screening
‘This British Standard gives recommendations for the screening of individuals working in a secure environment where the security and/or safety of people, goods and services, data or property is a requirement of the employing organisation’s operations and/or where such screening is in the public interest.’
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