DBS Checks - Banking

[j12]

Hi, I've just got my first contract role with a Bank in accounting. Received a police caution recently - silly argument escalated, but nothing violent or fraud related etc.

Just wondering if the big banks do Basic or Standard DBS checks..i.e. will a caution show up on my criminal record checks.

Thanks in advance!

[Lance]

Hi, I've just got my first contract role with a Bank in accounting. Received a police caution recently - silly argument escalated, but nothing violent or fraud related etc.

Just wondering if the big banks do Basic or Standard DBS checks..i.e. will a caution show up on my criminal record checks.

Thanks in advance!

maybe, and maybe.

I've never had to do a DBS for any financial orgs, but I've not worked in a bank so cannot say. I think some do and some don't. Depends on the institution and role.
If you've already got the contract without being asked for a DBS then they might not want one.

But why not just pay the £25 and get one? Then you'll know the second answer for sure.

[j12]

Thanks Lance - I could have perhaps been a little clearer.

My contract is subject to DBS checks and credit ratings etc. Credit is fine, but I'm just worried about the DBS side of things. A caution will show up on a Standard DBS check, but not a Basic DBS check. I was wondering if anyone who had been through the process with the big banks knew if they did Basic or Standard checks.

I am pretty sure I can explain the incident/caution if I was asked and it wouldn't be a massive problem but if they only do a Basic check, I'll be worrying about nothing...

Thanks

[Lance]

Thanks Lance - I could have perhaps been a little clearer.

My contract is subject to DBS checks and credit ratings etc. Credit is fine, but I'm just worried about the DBS side of things. A caution will show up on a Standard DBS check, but not a Basic DBS check. I was wondering if anyone who had been through the process with the big banks knew if they did Basic or Standard checks.

I am pretty sure I can explain the incident/caution if I was asked and it wouldn't be a massive problem but if they only do a Basic check, I'll be worrying about nothing...

Thanks

I suggest you do the check yourself..... It will turn round in 2 days and cost £25. Then you know what you should tell them in advance.

[TestMangler]

Some use basic, some use standard. In Scotland it's Disclosure and is either basic or enhanced.

You'd need to ask the agent/outsourced onboarder what they use.

[GreenMirror]

They are far more worried about secrecy. I would declare then nothing to worry about. As long as it really is minor.