Security Guard Screening

Keep your ACS Accreditation on track with security guard screening you can rely on. Our team specialises in BS7858 vetting for SIA-licenced roles. Whether you need full BS7858 Vetting or a fast screening solution to get candidates started quickly, we are here to help.

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Our Security background checks may include:

  • Identity verification of name, date of birth and address
  • Verification of Right to Work in the UK
  • Employment/self-employment/unemployment checks for the past 5 years
  • Independent verification of employment history gaps exceeding 31 days
  • Screening for any financial sanctions
  • Education checks as necessary
  • Financial Probity checks
  • Limited Screening (if applicable)
  • SIA licence check

About Security background checks

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) utilises the BS7858 standard set out by the British Standards Institution (BSI) for setting a standard for conducting security background checks for the security guarding sector. Any companies wishing to gain or maintain their Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) accreditation through the SIA must ensure their employees are being vetted to the BS7858 standard. Our BS7858 security background checks provide fully compliant SSAIB and NSI background checks for Security Guard companies.

Security Guard Screening ensures organisations hire trustworthy, reliable personnel by applying the UK’s strongest industry-standard background checks. By meeting the requirements of the SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), BS7858 screening also demonstrates professionalism, compliance and increases confidence that staff working in sensitive or security-related environments have been rigorously assessed.

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Common roles for Security background checks

  • SIA-licensed guards
  • Cash and valuables in transit 
  • Close protection, door supervision 
  • Public space surveillance 
  • Vehicle immobilisation 
  • Key holding
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Secure your workforce with Security screening

Ensure your workforce meets the security industry’s most recognised standard which is BS7858:2019. Our team can guide you through the process, answer any questions and help you choose the correct level of screening for your roles.

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What our experts say about this service

In the security guarding sector, BS7858 screening is essential to ensuring only the most trustworthy and reliable personnel enter sensitive environments. At SVS we meet the rigorous standards required for SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) accreditation, which demonstrates professionalism, full compliance, and a commitment to safeguarding people and assets.”

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Why Security background checks are important

Trust and transparency are critical in the financial sector. Thorough financial background checks help organisations identify risks early, prevent fraud and ensure only reliable, compliant individuals access sensitive systems and client accounts. Without proper screening, organisations risk regulatory breaches, financial penalties, and reputational damage. Strong vetting processes reduce internal threats, support secure financial operations, and reinforce customer confidence in your organisation.

Our financial background check UK provides specialist screening designed to meet regulatory obligations and ensure your workforce is compliant, trustworthy, and aligned with your risk management needs.

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Our Financial Services Screening Process

Step 1

Submit candidate details & required documentation

Provide the candidate’s details and initial documents, including identity evidence, Right to Work, address history, employment history and any others we will require. Your dedicated vetting officer will confirm what is needed and ensure everything is captured from the start.

Step 2

Full Financial services check completed by SVS

Your candidates vetting officer manages all checks, coordinates references and clarifications and provides status updates to hiring managers and compliance stakeholders to prevent onboarding delays.

Step 3

Results, certificate & audit-ready evidence pack

Once completed, you will receive a certificate of screening, confirmation of compliance, and a full evidence pack suitable for audits and ACS assessments.

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Why choose SVS Security & Vetting Solutions?

Fast Turnaround

We understand the importance of keeping recruitment and operational timelines on track. Our efficient systems, dedicated Vetting Officers, and streamlined digital processes enable us to deliver fast, reliable screening results without compromising on accuracy or compliance.

Dedicated Vetting Officer

Your candidates’ dedicated Vetting Officer tracks each application closely, providing regular updates and flagging any issues early. You’re kept informed at every stage, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and predictable screening process.

Industry Expertise

With deep knowledge of regulated industry screening, we tailor our processes to meet the unique compliance standards of each sector, ensuring every check is completed efficiently, accurately, and in line with relevant regulations.

Security background check FAQs

What documents might a candidate need to provide?

Identity, e.g. a passport, birth certificate, or driving licence. Right to Work documentation, e.g. a UK or Irish passport, visa or BRP. Proof of address documents, e.g. utility bill, council tax, bank statement. SIA licence. Employment-related documents, e.g., payslips, PAYE tax records, and contact details for past employers. Educational documents, if less than 5 years of employment history due to education, e.g. certificates.

What if a candidate has lived outside the UK?

Overseas employment and address history must still be verified. This may require additional documentation, such as international references. We recommend an international criminal record check be conducted for any candidate who has spent a period of time greater than 6 months outside of the UK.

What is Limited Screening?

Limited Screening, previously called Conditional Screening, is an accelerated, partial version of BS7858 vetting that allows employees to start work before full BS7858 security screening is completed and fully complies with the BS7858 standard. Once Limited Screening is complete, the employer can offer conditional employment, meaning the candidate can start working on the condition that full BS7858 screening is fully completed within 12 weeks.

What is ASC accreditation?

The SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is a voluntary accreditation system in the UK managed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). It serves as a quality benchmark for private security providers, demonstrating that a company has undergone independent assessment and met high standards of operational and performance competence, including their vetting processes.

Looking for Digital Identity Verification?

Digital Identity Verification fee from £6.50 per check (ex VAT)

Our fast, secure ID, address and Right to Work confirmation is completed directly by the candidate, reducing delays and protecting against fraudulent documentation.

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