Prison staff - credit checked??

Jinx

I've applied for an admin role in a prison. Does anyone know if this would require a credit check? As you can see from my sig Im a debt free wannabe and have defaults.

Thanks

Dave101t

a credit check for a job? why would it?

shellstar

Normally the job profile would say what kind of checks they need to do. They will do a CRB check.

Banks tend to do credit checks on employees. I suppose a prison may wish to make sure that you are solvent (and therefore not likely to do back-handers with the inmates) but I wouldn't have thought so if they haven't made this clear. I think whatever, they need your permission to do any checks they want to make, including CRB.

Good luck with the application.

cat_lady_4

probably not a credit check, but they will use a vetting form. I cant remember how much about finances is on the form, not a lot from what i remember. Prison officers have to declare serious financial troubles in case it makes them vulnerable, but looking at yolur signature you are not in the sort of debt that would concern them anyway. dont worry, and good luck.

Bargin_bunny_2

I assume your refering to this part:

Bankruptcy
You must not be an undischarged bankrupt.



As far as i am aware its just a tick box on the application form I don't think they actually check. You usually have to sign to declare what you have put in the form is true.

Jinx

shellstar wrote: »

Normally the job profile would say what kind of checks they need to do. They will do a CRB check.

Banks tend to do credit checks on employees. I suppose a prison may wish to make sure that you are solvent (and therefore not likely to do back-handers with the inmates) but I wouldn't have thought so if they haven't made this clear. I think whatever, they need your permission to do any checks they want to make, including CRB.

Good luck with the application.

This above is kinda where I was coming from....although I would hope to NOT have contact with the inmates!

The ad didnt mention a credit check or I wouldnt have applied knowing I wouldnt pass. (defaults only, not bankrupt) Im not in the least worried about any background checks etc

Fingers crossed for the interview then, its not for a fortnight yet Thanks guys