Guidance

Security vetting: PSI 07/2014, PI 03/2014

Rules and guidance on the security vetting process for prison service staff and contractors.

Applies to England and Wales

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Details

This prison service instruction (PSI) and probation instruction (PI) outlines the security vetting process for all people working in or for the prison and probation services. This includes:

  • headquarters
  • public and private prisons
  • escort and electronic monitoring contractors
  • attendance centres
  • community rehabilitation companies and other service providers

It includes guidance on the various vetting levels and the types of checks required.

It covers pre-employment checks, renewals, changes in vetting level and transfers between government departments.

This is a current PSI and PI. It came into effect on 1 June 2014 and was last updated on 2 June 2014.

Published 2 June 2014
Last updated 26 June 2021 + show all updates
  1. PSI/PI updated.

  2. First published.