Does British Army require pre-employment background checks? What kind of background check does British Army do and how long does it take to complete?

Answered 23 January 2019 - Regimental Administration Warrant Officer (Former employee) - Glasgow

All British Soldiers have to complete a full Security check, time varies on what Nationality and all background checks are carried out also on all family members.

Answered 12 December 2018

The army does background checks on your social media and work history, and if you are young enough, school behavior as well. this may take up to a 5 days to do.

Answered 16 November 2018 - Soldier (Former employee) - World Wide

All trades in the Army are required to have pre-employment checks and this can take up to 6 weeks depending on the individual and job they take in the Army.

Answered 29 July 2018 - Infantry Soldier (Former employee) - Cyprus Station

Yes but not as in depth as you would think things such as criminal background ect

Answered 25 February 2018 - Investigator (Current employee) - Salisbury, Wiltshire

Yes. Extensive security checks.

Answered 12 September 2017 - Team Leader, Mortar Platoon (Current employee) - Tidworth

Being a british born male, the background checks was done within 3/4 week if i remember correctly, the checks consist of health, criminal and legal checks.

Answered 20 July 2017 - British Army (Former employee) - Aldershot

Depends on your family and background. Also depends on what regiment you join, as some jobs require a higher security clearance than others.

Answered 12 July 2017 - British Army (Former employee) - Woolich

Not that I know of just ur permission and then you go through into training in different phases at which u can pass or fail

Answered 26 June 2017 - Military Clerk / Soldier (Former employee) - Cyprus Station

Usual DBS.

Answered 21 June 2017 - Communications logistic specialist (Current employee) - Bath, Somerset

Full vetting