Security screening

Security screening is required for designated positions in the BC Public Service. Security screening forms part of the process of assessing an applicant’s relative suitability for a designated position.

The purpose of security screening is to:

• Protect the safety and security of vulnerable people in the care of public service employees
• Maintain the security and integrity of provincial law enforcement
• Protect significant financial and information assets of the province
• Maintain the public trust and confidence in public service employees

Screening is mandatory for all designated positions in the BC Public Service. Hiring managers are responsible for confirming if and when screening is required. If an applicant or employee doesn't consent to screening, they can’t be offered the position.​

On this page

• Security screening designation
• Learn about security screening
• Conduct security screening
• Manage security screening records
• Access resources
• Learn who to contact for information or assistance

Security screening designation

Every position in the BC Public Service must have a security screening designation. Designation determines whether a position requires security screening and what type.

Learn about security screening

Learn about the types of security screening in the BC Public Service, about security screening policies or about criminal notification procedures.

Conduct security screening

Learn how to conduct security screening and what to do when you get the security screening results. 

Manage security screening records

It's important to record important details about security screenings and protect applicants' personal information. Learn which security screening documents to keep or dispose of.

Resources

• PSSO CRC Online Service
• Position Screening Designation (DOCX, 88KB)

​Get assistance

Can't find what you need? Contact a staff member or access more security screening resources.