Why Staff Vetting Matters: Raising the Standard for Security in Bristol
When you hire a security company, you’re placing your trust in the people protecting your business, property, staff and customers. That’s why the quality of the people behind the uniform is just as important as the services they provide.
At Clifton Security, we believe that trust starts long before an officer arrives on site. It begins with rigorous screening, thorough background checks and a commitment to employing only the very best security professionals.
Setting a Higher Standard
Every member of our security team is vetted to BS7858, the British Standard for screening individuals working in secure environments. This comprehensive process helps ensure that every officer deployed to our clients has undergone extensive pre employment checks before representing Clifton Security.
Rather than relying on basic employment checks, we’ve chosen to invest in a higher standard of vetting because our clients deserve complete confidence in the people protecting their businesses.
Independently Verified Through GuardPass
To further strengthen our recruitment and screening process, Clifton Security carries out all staff vetting through GuardPass before deployment.
GuardPass’s BS7858 screening methodology has been independently audited and approved by the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) which is the UK’s most widely recognised mark of approval within the security services industry.
This independent verification gives both us and our clients additional confidence that our screening process meets recognised industry best practice.
Why BS7858 Vetting Is So Important
The BS7858 screening process goes far beyond a standard job application. It includes detailed background checks designed to verify an individual’s suitability for working within the security industry:
- Identity verification
- DBS
- Anti-Money Laundering
- National Insurance
- Right-to-Work
- Address verification
- Career verification
- Education verification
- Financial records
- County Court of Judgement
- Global watchlist
- Personal details
By carrying out these comprehensive checks, we help ensure that our clients receive security personnel who are:
- Professionally screened before deployment
- Thoroughly verified through recognised industry standards
- Trusted to work in sensitive and high-security environments
- Committed to delivering professional security services
Why Businesses Choose Clifton Security
Whether we’re protecting a construction site, stadium, commercial premises, retail environment or event our clients expect professionalism, reliability and complete peace of mind.
That’s why we’re continually investing in our people, our processes, and our standards.
Alongside our robust BS7858 vetting procedures, we’re also working towards ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) certifications, while also working towards achieving NSI Silver accreditation. These recognised standards demonstrate our ongoing commitment to quality, continual improvement and delivering professional security services our clients can depend on.
Security You Can Trust
Choosing a security provider isn’t simply about finding someone to stand at a gate or monitor CCTV. It’s about partnering with a company that values integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level.
At Clifton Security, we’re committed to raising the standard of private security by ensuring every officer is thoroughly vetted before they ever step onto a client’s site.
If you’re looking for a security company that invests in its people as much as it invests in protecting your business, we’d love to hear from you.
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Contact Clifton Security today to discuss your security requirements and discover how our commitment to quality can help protect your business.
