failed security questionaire

[markiboy]

Hi all,
This really takes the biscuit. I have been removed from a position of a sensitive nature in the Police Force, as I failed the security questionaire as I am in an IVA. The post is to do with close protection and I have been put back to pushing a panda. I can't believe in this day and age that I have been discrimated because of my IVA. We have done something postive to get ourselves straight, I am no risk as I have no cards or loans. There are people out there that can't afford their monthly bills they are more at risk than me. I am going to take it up with my federation but I won't hold my breath. A piece of friendly advice to all Police Officers reading this please speak to professional standards and let them know about your IVA.

[kallis3]

I'm afraid it's the same all over with Police Forces these days. If you are having financial problems then they automatically think you will be open to bribery! I'm not saying that some people wouldn't be, but the vast majority who are trying to do something about it are being discriminated against.

I am a civilian worker in a police force and all internal vacancies now advertised state that you have to have a financial check. My own force will employ people in an IVA, but not bankruptcy until you have been discharged for 3 years.

I haven't mentioned anything at work, and I'm not going to unless pushed (obviously a civilian worker is different to a poice officer in as much as we don't deal with the public), but it is very unfair

[chris.g]

Yes, it's very unfair in my opinion. Why should anyone be penalised for doing something about their debt problem. Why does it affect the way they work??? Frankly, if you're open to corruption, you're open to corruption, being in an IVA/BR doesn't make one dot of difference!!!!
Good luck with the federation
xx

[kallis3]

I quite agree Chris, if you are open to bribery it wouldn't matter whether you were flush or skint. It is about time people were taken on their merit and not how much money they do (or don't) have.

[MelanieGiles]

That's absolutely ridiculous, given the amount of money that has been invested in you to train you to that standard. This sort of thing makes my blood boil. It is about time the blue light and Armed services got into the 21st century - as you are more of a security risk when you are borrowing the money than when you are trying to pay it back.

Go an and appeal this if not just for you but all the others who will come behind you.

[animaleyes76]

Hi,

did they tell you that the reason was actually the financial aspect of your application or?

The only reason I ask is I have to have SC level security clearance being a contractor for the MoD and when I failed the credit check they just sent me a finacial questionnaire, which was basically like the IVA I&E and asking how much your debts are , any savings etc etc. Once this had been completed they gave me my clearance with a review after 2 years (out of the 10) where clearly i will owe even less...

Hopefully you will sort things out.

[markiboy]

Yes they think I am a risk and open to corruption, what a laugh!!!
They have just invested £4000 for me do complete the course what a waste of public money. The funny thing about it is on one hand I can't do protection but I can deal with all the drunks and domestics out there. It's a bit double standard.[:(!]

[Maz]

Oh Markiboy, what a joke this is! I just had to reply to this as it made my blood boil also! I think you have a tough job as you say dealing with all the drunks and fights at night on the streets etc. And to be treated like this! it's disgusting to me how employers can treat good employees like that! I'm sorry just having a rant tonight.

Maz

[Emily]

Its more an Intergity issue.....that age old expression conferring a level of personal standard and respectability.....and getting into debt can infer a lack of responsibilty and discipline in ones fanancial affairs.

I agree - these codes of ethics would be confined to the past. Theses days everyone is in debt but till they call in an IP they aren't legally insolvent.

[Moneystinks]

I too have had (in the past) to go through the fianacial questionaire for Advanced vetting. I also had to have a meeting with the principal vetting officer. I past but only for a year when I then had to go through it all again. My partner even had to have a sepaerate interview and he doesn't even work for the police!! Apparently it was in case he had debts I didn't know about and vice versa.

I still work there but but in a different department with standard vetting. We are worse off now finacially. It goes to show that it is nonsense really.

[TREES57]

just letting you know i think you have been treated terribly and i hope there is something that can be done

[TheMatrix]

Totally disgusting, you're doing something positive and this is how they repay you.

[Shining]

I sincerely hope you persue your grievance as this is terrible, you're doing everything you can legally to get yourself out of your money situation as we all are, how much more honest do they want you to be? Crazy Crazy Crazy x

[kallis3]

As you have been honest and upfront with your financial problems, don't the force think that you would report if someone had tried to bribe you? As you have nothing to hide, I'm sure you would, which means that no way are you open to corruption. Hopefully the Federation can make them see that.

[markiboy]

Thanks for all your support that's what makes this site. I will keep you updated I won't let this one lie.

Markiboy[;)]