UK Border force (November 2018)

Hey Aaron,

Security clearance will probably take a couple of weeks. For some, a few months. It’s different for everyone.

If you’re already in the Civil Service or are serving / have previously served as a Police Officer, Soldier or are in a government based role, then this shouldn’t take too long at all.

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus situation, many staff will be working from home and things may take a little longer than normal.

Just hang in there and be patient. You aren’t too far away now and everything should be finalised very soon. In the meantime, just keep yourself occupied and try not to stress too much.

Hope everything goes well with all your checks.

Hey, thanks a lot!

I feel stupid for being anxious about it when I currently have a job, but my mental health is being tested here lol, really want to hand in my notice as soon as possible. I haven't served in the Civil Service before so I guess it will take a little longer (plus covid), but I'm hoping everything comes through this month! The form I was sent simply stated "the information is required to raise a request for your security clearance application" - I'm not expecting you to know the answer, but does this mean this form wasn't for security clearance, it's just to get the process started? Did anyone else receive this?

Hey, thanks a lot!

I feel stupid for being anxious about it when I currently have a job, but my mental health is being tested here lol, really want to hand in my notice as soon as possible. I haven't served in the Civil Service before so I guess it will take a little longer (plus covid), but I'm hoping everything comes through this month! The form I was sent simply stated "the information is required to raise a request for your security clearance application" - I'm not expecting you to know the answer, but does this mean this form wasn't for security clearance, it's just to get the process started? Did anyone else receive this?

Hey Aaron,

Was it an online questionnaire you completed? If so, it was your SC, or sounds like it anyway.

Personally, my SC came back within a week but that’s because it was a priority check. Not requested by me, it was just the email I received, I did receive a formal quite quick so that could be the reason why.

Speaking to other members on the forum, it can take a little while but does vary for everyone. Some people, like myself, received it within a week or so, others a couple of weeks and others have waited 4weeks+.

Believe me, it’s hard, it’s frustrating and you are right, it challenges your mental health, trying not to go crazy! But, believe me, it’s worth the wait!! I was in your shoes between Christmas and New Years! And I start on the 1st March. If you have any questions feel free to pm me.

Good Luck with your checks 🤞🏻👍🏻

Hello Marc, did you get any message like this? I dont recall sending any documents in for ID check however I may of supplied them at interview but was so long ago I dont recall. I'm still waiting for them to contact me but nothing yet. Cheers

Hey bud,

Yep, got the exact same email. I provided ID at point of interview so I was quite concerned when I received it but don’t worry. They will contact you and request some ID documentation. I think I sent them a utility bill, driving licence and my passport.

Took around a week or so from receiving that email for someone to email me asking for my documentation.

Keep the documents safe, after they’re received you’ll be invited to a video call online to verify the documents. Then my understanding is, the documents verified you provide to your new line manager.

Please feel free to pm me if you have another questions 🙂

Happy days my only concern is I moved on Friday so just sent my driving licence off to get address changed lol hope its back soon. I wil pm u mate just used this as couldn't find away to attach my photo in private message

I received a formal offer! Quicker than expected, so I’m happy with that. I start the 1st March, looking forward to it.

Waiting to get the uniform form to be sent, does the uniform get sent to your home address or your place of work, i.e the port I’ll be working at?

Congrats for the new job marc. How long did your checks take from provisional offer to formal offer please? And how far into the checks did you receive the sc form?

Well I’m livid. My job vacancy has now been withdrawn. 2 years I’ve been messing about waiting! I’ve sent them a right snotty email. Don’t think I want to work for these jokers! Good luck everyone