Purpose of the check
The purpose of this check is for an employer to check your criminal record for any role (where a higher level is not required) including government baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) that you are applying for.
It is the responsibility of your employer to request the correct level of DBS check based on the eligibility of the role that you are applying for.
What is checked?
Any unspent convictions or cautions will be checked on an individual’s criminal record, from the Police National Computer are checked.
Where will my certificate be sent?
You will have the choice when completing the check to have the paper certificate sent to yourself or your employer. You should check with your employer where they would prefer the certificate be sent.