RECRUITMENT OF EX-OFFENDERS POLICY
INTRODUCTION
As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Part II, Point 7), Aeromark and all associated companies require all potential employees to undergo either a standard or enhanced criminal record check, processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Aeromark complies fully with the Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly throughout the employment process. Aeromark undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Aeromark will ask an individual to provide details of convictions and cautions that Aeromark are legally entitled to know about. Where a DBS certificate at either standard or enhanced level can legally be requested (where the position is one that is included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Part II, Point 7), as amended, and where appropriate Police Act Regulations as amended), Aeromark can ask an individual about convictions and cautions that are not protected.
The level of check is dependent on the nature of the role, this requirement will be made clear during the application and interviewing process.
Aeromark is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.
Aeromark actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Aeromark selects all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.
An application for a criminal record check is only submitted to DBS after a job offer has been accepted. For positions where an unprotected criminal record check is identified as necessary, all application forms, job adverts and recruitment briefs will contain a statement detailing the type of DBS certificate required and discussed in the event of the individual being offered the position.
At interview, or in a separate discussion, Aeromark ensures that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
Aeromark makes every subject of a criminal record check submitted to DBS aware of the existence of the Code of Practice and makes a copy available on request.
Aeromark undertakes to discuss any matter revealed on a DBS certificate with the individual seeking the position before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.
I acknowledge that Aeromark is associated with a number of Companies and in filling in this application, I agree to let Aeromark pass these on to the associated Companies.