Minimising risk and ensuring compliance
Pre-employment screening is the entry level of security clearances and contains the governments recommended checks to be completed to ensure you are employing the right people.
Credit and consumer check
We process over 3,000 consumer checks per year, confirming residential history, name changes and if the employee has any CCJ or BAI in the past 6 years.
1-10 years referencing
Employment, personal, gap, and volunteer referencing. We have a team of six processing references for 30+ Companies.
PEP and sanctions list checks
Search of a specialist global database to see if the new potential employee might be on the Political or Sanctions Watch List.
AML and terrorist watch list
We identify if the applicant or potential new employee is listed on the Anti Money Laundering or Terrorist Watch List global Database and inform the client.
FCA check
Search to see if the applicant is listed on the FCA register.
Highest education and professional check
We check against the listed highest education or certification listed on the application. Checks normally complete within 2 days.
DBS checks
As a registered e-Bulk digital DBS processing partner to the Disclosure and Barring Service, Cataphract will help you and your business to save time and money.
Services tailored to simplify pre-employment screening tasks
Right to work checks
Right to work checks
Employers have a duty to prevent illegal working in the UK by carrying out prescribed document checks on people before employing them to ensure they are lawfully allowed to work. We take the responsibility of verifying their right to work and the ownership on behalf of HR divisions.
Learn morePre-employment screening
Terms, how-to’s and frequently asked question.
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What are the most common checks?
Pre-employment Screening (PES): used by employers to determine a person’s suitability for employment.
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BS7858:2019: Screening of Individuals Working in a Secure Environment to be completed in 12 weeks.
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National Security Vetting Clearance Levels
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS):
Counter Terrorist Checked (CTC)
Developed Vetting (DV)
For further information on what is involved go to:
National security vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Most National Security Vetting checks at CTC and SC take 3 months to complete
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What are the most common errors made when applying?
Applications go through smoothly when all the data provided is correct and all relevant information is disclosed. Even if you are embarrassed by something or someone in your past – disclose it. Hide it and it will be found.
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What are the key pieces of data needed for the checks?
Proof of identity, Nationality and right to work.
Proof of address and work history.
Criminal convictions.
Later in the process the details of your partner and parents are required.
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How do I get National Security clearance (CTC/SC/DV)?
For National Security you need to have a Sponsor who will be:
The Ministry of Defence;
Other Government Organisation; or
List X Company
You cannot apply for National Vetting without first being sponsored by these organisations.