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Police vetting

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Oneoverthinker · 10/02/2024 22:55

I have been offered a job at a motor place that work closely with the police(bringing in stolen cars and getting items out of cars etc)

they now need to do a vetting check on me, I have a mortgage no debt and no criminal record.
however, my mum has a very long criminal record she's been arrested numerous times for violence, theft(shoplifting numerous times definitely over 10) and has recently been given a restraining order against her ex partner, I don't condone this in anyway and although I have contact with her I really do distance myself.
do you think my application will be rejected due to this?

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Oopsydaisypip · 10/02/2024 22:56

No, they’re checking your records not hers

BlueWhale47 · 10/02/2024 23:01

What type of vetting is it? Is it the police vetting you (NPPV) or the actual workplace? If it's the former it could be an issue as the vetting asks for details of anyone you know with a criminal record - have heard of peoples vetting being rejected due to a 3rd party etc. I think it's looked at on a case by case basis though, so if you don't live together and have distanced yourself etc it could be fine.

Boomboom22 · 10/02/2024 23:02

Bring it up in advance so they know if it's 3rd party which it sounds like not just dbs.

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Oneoverthinker · 10/02/2024 23:09

Sorry, it's police vetting I won't be working for the actual police but the company do so in order to work there the police have to check me out. On the form it says to enter all my siblings and parents information and asks if they have a criminal record etc.

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BananaSpanner · 10/02/2024 23:13

Honestly? It might go against you.

Louise295 · 10/02/2024 23:14

It may go against you but the best thing you can do is be honest.

BlueWhale47 · 10/02/2024 23:14

If they reject your vetting, you can appeal & give further info about your current relationship with her etc which could help you.

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Oneoverthinker · 11/02/2024 18:04

Thank you all, I decided to reject the job offer. I didn't want to go through the hassle to be rejected anyway.
Ive done everything in my power to not follow my mums footsteps and this is just a kick in the teeth ☹️

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Boomboom22 · 11/02/2024 19:08

You should have told them and let them vet you. You are suitable and the best for the job!
You are not defined by your mother, it might have been no but it might not if you were upfront.
If you truly do want the opportunity I'd email back explaining why you withdrew, especially if it was today, a non working day.
I used to work in hr and honestly people do get roles even with their own records never mind others.

rosieposie1203 · 26/02/2024 17:55

The role you have applied for will only be the basic checks for yourself it sounds like. As long as you don’t have any serious cautions or convictions, you will be fine. If you did have anything, as long as it’s been a good amount of years and it wasn’t too serious you’ll still be fine as your job isn’t in the police, it’s alongside.

You would have had to declare your mum, but that’s where you explain the distance between you both, or worst comes to worst you’ll have an interview to establish whether it’s a risk or not but they’re so relaxed it’s ok.

If you were applying as an officer or staff it would be different, but for non police personnel you probably would have had a good shot at it (depending on the circs)

Meadowfinch · 26/02/2024 18:10

That's a shame. The worst they could have done is said no, but they might have said yes.

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