Advance Security Application Form: Fill Out and Download PDF

Advance Security Application Form PDF Details

The Advance Security Application Form is used by UK security companies to assess candidates for security officer and guard positions. Completing it accurately gives employers everything needed to verify your background against BS7858:2019 pre-employment screening standards.

What information does the form collect?

The 8-page form is divided into sections covering every aspect of a candidate's background:

• Personal details – full name, all addresses over the past five years, date of birth, and National Insurance number.
• Five-year employment record – every job, period of self-employment, education, or unemployment, with verified addresses and contact numbers for each employer.
• Criminal convictions – all cautions and convictions, including spent ones, as required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (security roles are exempt from the Act's standard disclosure rules).
• Driving details – licence type, endorsements, and vehicle access.
• SIA licence – current Security Industry Authority licence number, category, and expiry date.
• Medical declarations – any health conditions that could affect security duties.
• Military service record – branch, service number, and period of service for applicants with an armed forces background.
• Emergency contacts and referees – next-of-kin details plus two independent references (professional and character).

Who needs to complete this form?

Anyone applying for a position with Advance Security Ltd or a similar UK security services provider must submit this form before vetting begins. For related documents, see the background check consent form and the employment reference check form.