Who you put on a client's premises.
WHY VETTING MATTERS MORE HERE THAN ALMOST ANYWHERE
Guards have access, keys, knowledge of routines and the client's trust.
WHAT TO VERIFY BEFORE ENGAGING ANYONE
Identity, with documents Address, verified Previous employment and references Character references Guarantors, where customary Any required certification
WHY ADDRESS VERIFICATION
A person who cannot be located afterwards is a serious exposure.
WHAT TO ASK PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS
Whether they would re-engage them Why they left Any incidents
WHY THAT FIRST QUESTION
It produces a more honest answer than open questions.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT GUARANTORS
Who they are, verified independently.
WHY
Guarantor arrangements are only useful if the guarantor is real and traceable.
WHAT TO CHECK
Documents, against issuing sources where possible.
WHY
Falsified documents are common.
WHAT TO RECORD
The complete vetting file, retained.
WHY
Clients ask, and incidents require it.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT RE-VETTING
Periodic re-checking of existing staff.
WHY
Circumstances change.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Deploy anyone before vetting is complete.
WHY
It is the commonest route to serious loss, and clients hold you responsible.
WHAT TO TELL CLIENTS
What vetting you perform.
WHY
It is a genuine differentiator.
