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Hello everyone.

 

About 4.5 years ago I was caught stealing some clothing from a high street store (tough period of my life, which I am luckily out of now. It was done to sell on to try and pay some bailiffs) The police were called, I was arrested and given a caution. I didn't have to pay an £80 fine.

 

I'm going to apply for a job now and as far as I know they perform fairly stringent checks on their employees. This role won't be handling cash, or being around vulnerable adults/children. I think they will do an enhanced DBS check at the least.

 

Will this be flagged up in the check? I'm lucky enough that I'm doing pretty well now, after quite a few hard and miserable years and I really, really want this job.

 

Hope you can help.

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The caution will more than likely appear on an "Enhanced" disclosure.

 

That said, most employers can't use the "enhanced" option unless you're dealing with vulnerable people, (teaching, care homes, police, NHS etc) or in an area of high security (MI5/SOCA, HMCS, Prisons, Airports, Military etc).

 

If it's just a standard disclosure, the records won't be included.

 

What's the company, or at the very least, the job description?

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Thank you for the speedy reply!

 

It's a private security firm who offer a variety of services including security in dangerous countries, background checks, hostage negotiation, intelligence gathering a so forth.

 

Probably not the BEST job for me to go for considering my past but I'm really keen on the job.

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Thank you for the speedy reply!

 

It's a private security firm who offer a variety of services including security in dangerous countries, background checks, hostage negotiation, intelligence gathering a so forth.

 

Probably not the BEST job for me to go for considering my past but I'm really keen on the job.

 

They'll probably find out then if it's that involved. They may even do a SC or CTC level vetting.

 

Best thing would be to just come completely clean and give a very short explanation about the circumstances and how you learned your lesson. It may not necessarily prevent you from being successful.

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I thought that might be the case but really hoping someone might say otherwise!

 

I think it's best to come clean but I guess that means my chances of being hired are pretty scuppered. There just isn't a good way to make it sound alright is there? I'm not sure I'd want to hire someone who admitted to stealing. What an idiot I was. In the words of Cher: 'if I could turn back tiiiime'...

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Hi,

Fess up to the new employer. As this job is in an area of trust, they will apply for the enhanced DBS check and the chances are it will appear there. In a lot of cases, the Chief Constable will decide if the entry is relevant to the job being applied for and in this case, I feel he/she will disclose.

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Thanks so much to you both. I think I'll swallow my pride and fess up... better that than be caught out. Not sure how I'll broach it though.

Try to frame it as well I learned my lesson from that, police officers have done worse and kept their jobs.

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Probably wrong advice from me, but I would go through the motion and let them get the dbs.

Sometimes things get mixed up and being a caution a slap on the wrist, maybe it won't show.

If you tell your employer that you were a thief they'll probably reply that you didn't meet the criteria for the job.

I don't preach to be dishonest, but sometimes keeping your mouth shut is better than tell everyone what you did in young and stupid years.

Many have been lucky to never be caught, but have done much much worse than shoplifting, believe me.

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Probably wrong advice from me, but I would go through the motion and let them get the dbs.

Sometimes things get mixed up and being a caution a slap on the wrist, maybe it won't show.

If you tell your employer that you were a thief they'll probably reply that you didn't meet the criteria for the job.

I don't preach to be dishonest, but sometimes keeping your mouth shut is better than tell everyone what you did in young and stupid years.

Many have been lucky to never be caught, but have done much much worse than shoplifting, believe me.

 

I disagree

The OP has to choose between 2 things they might be "caught" on.

 

1) An 'old' caution for shoplifting : which may not be fatal to their job application.

2) showing they CURRENTLY are willing to be less than open & honest.

 

Add to that that even if they hide the caution and it doesn't show up currently, they'll then spend the whole of their employment worrying if it will come out, which won't be an issue if they disclose it!

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I disagree

The OP has to choose between 2 things they might be "caught" on.

 

1) An 'old' caution for shoplifting : which may not be fatal to their job application.

2) showing they CURRENTLY are willing to be less than open & honest.

 

Add to that that even if they hide the caution and it doesn't show up currently, they'll then spend the whole of their employment worrying if it will come out, which won't be an issue if they disclose it!

 

Yes, I know I'm probably wrong and I said so.

How can the caution come up at later date if it's not in the op's record now?

Can they add it years later and inform the employer?

Never heard of this happening.

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Yes, I know I'm probably wrong and I said so.

How can the caution come up at later date if it's not in the op's record now?

Can they add it years later and inform the employer?

Never heard of this happening.

 

A change in role from one requiring a standard disclosure to one requiring an enhanced disclosure.

 

An admin error on the initial disclosure that later gets corrected.

 

I know of someone who didn't disclose a conviction for a very minor offence who took a role before CRB's (let alone eDBS's) were in use.

They lied on their job application though.

 

They are now so scared they won't move jobs / roles, as they are now "caught in the lie". They are also wondering if their employer will start to check existing staff who they realise have never had CRB's / DBS's.

 

The problem now isn't a minor offence as a teenager that no one would care about, but that they lied, and have never come clean.

 

It converts something that can be explained / mitigated by passage of time into something that is recent / ongoing and a breach of trust, that once started is very hard to get away from.

 

OP: do you always want to be "looking over your shoulder"??

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OP : the employer is supposed to offer advice on what must be disclosed.

 

I need an eDBS for my employment (and tend to need one with sufficient regularity that I even use the "portable" eDBS update service).

 

Every eCRB and then eDBS application (and job application) has noted that the post is "exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders legislation".

Have you seen your job application / disclosure forms? Do they mention this?

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A change in role from one requiring a standard disclosure to one requiring an enhanced disclosure.

 

An admin error on the initial disclosure that later gets corrected.

 

I know of someone who didn't disclose a conviction for a very minor offence who took a role before CRB's (let alone eDBS's) were in use.

They lied on their job application though.

 

They are now so scared they won't move jobs / roles, as they are now "caught in the lie". They are also wondering if their employer will start to check existing staff who they realise have never had CRB's / DBS's.

 

The problem now isn't a minor offence as a teenager that no one would care about, but that they lied, and have never come clean.

 

It converts something that can be explained / mitigated by passage of time into something that is recent / ongoing and a breach of trust, that once started is very hard to get away from.

 

OP: do you always want to be "looking over your shoulder"??

 

See your point.

I'm subjected to eDBS every 2 years, but many other roles at same employer get the first one when they pass interview and never again

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OP : the employer is supposed to offer advice on what must be disclosed.

 

I need an eDBS for my employment (and tend to need one with sufficient regularity that I even use the "portable" eDBS update service).

 

Every eCRB and then eDBS application (and job application) has noted that the post is "exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders legislation".

Have you seen your job application / disclosure forms? Do they mention this?

 

I haven't seen the forms yet so I'm not sure. Does that mean the caution might be considered as spent? I'm trying to get through everything that' coming up on google but it's a struggle to understand.

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A change in role from one requiring a standard disclosure to one requiring an enhanced disclosure.

 

An admin error on the initial disclosure that later gets corrected.

 

I know of someone who didn't disclose a conviction for a very minor offence who took a role before CRB's (let alone eDBS's) were in use.

They lied on their job application though.

 

They are now so scared they won't move jobs / roles, as they are now "caught in the lie". They are also wondering if their employer will start to check existing staff who they realise have never had CRB's / DBS's.

 

The problem now isn't a minor offence as a teenager that no one would care about, but that they lied, and have never come clean.

 

It converts something that can be explained / mitigated by passage of time into something that is recent / ongoing and a breach of trust, that once started is very hard to get away from.

 

OP: do you always want to be "looking over your shoulder"??

 

I think that's a good point and no, I don't feel comfortable with the potential fear of being caught out hanging over my head every day.

 

It's really frustrating, this job is a huge opportunity for me, in a really interesting field with good pay. I've never even been considered for such a good job before and I'm so gutted with myself for doing something so stupid when I was desperate.

 

I'm not sure it could be overlooked if they found out about the caution either from me or through any checks they will do. They have a lot of applicants so I'm sure they would tell me to get lost in favour of someone who isn't a (reformed) thief! Bit gutting really.

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some security staff are bulies and criminals

although the checks are strict. friend didn't pass last stage when the found out he was arrested without even caution.

 

How would they find that out, except for an arrest for specific offences (& even then : likely more than one arrest!)?.

 

It would have to be "other information at chief officer of police's discretion" ; which makes it only likely regarding a significant sexual offence / risk to children (a la Ian Huntley).

 

Can you be certain that was why, rather than another reason ("face didn't fit" or other candidate got the job!)

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It all depends on what the questions are

 

If you are ask if you have any unspent convictions then you can say no

If they say an enhanced dbs will be done then you need to fess up as they say.

 

There is a very good website to check

 

http://hub.unlock.org.uk/knowledgebase/spent-now-brief-guide-changes-roa/

Any opinion I give is from personal experience .

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How would they find that out, except for an arrest for specific offences (& even then : likely more than one arrest!)?.

 

It would have to be "other information at chief officer of police's discretion" ; which makes it only likely regarding a significant sexual offence / risk to children (a la Ian Huntley).

 

Can you be certain that was why, rather than another reason ("face didn't fit" or other candidate got the job!)

 

he was drunk waved his hands during arrest and was accused from asaulting police. there was court hearing but no convicion. he said it in the interview.

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I think that's a good point and no, I don't feel comfortable with the potential fear of being caught out hanging over my head every day.

 

It's really frustrating, this job is a huge opportunity for me, in a really interesting field with good pay. I've never even been considered for such a good job before and I'm so gutted with myself for doing something so stupid when I was desperate.

 

I'm not sure it could be overlooked if they found out about the caution either from me or through any checks they will do. They have a lot of applicants so I'm sure they would tell me to get lost in favour of someone who isn't a (reformed) thief! Bit gutting really.

 

Not much I can say that will give you any certainty except : if you don't try you won't know.

The point you are making is that you've been there : made a poor choice & learnt from it. Would you make the same poor choice again? If not, let them see that.

 

I'm not saying they'd give a job to someone who got done for aggravated burglary a year ago, but your offence was more minor and longer ago.

Don't say "it doesn't matter" but present it with the positive of what you've learnt & how you've changed.

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Not much I can say that will give you any certainty except : if you don't try you won't know.

The point you are making is that you've been there : made a poor choice & learnt from it. Would you make the same poor choice again? If not, let them see that.

 

I'm not saying they'd give a job to someone who got done for aggravated burglary a year ago, but your offence was more minor and longer ago.

Don't say "it doesn't matter" but present it with the positive of what you've learnt & how you've changed.

 

excellent advice. thank you!

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I haven't seen the forms yet so I'm not sure. Does that mean the caution might be considered as spent? I'm trying to get through everything that' coming up on google but it's a struggle to understand.

 

Sorry, missed that!.

 

Yes, if the job isn't exempt from the provisions of the Rehab of Offenders, then cautions can become 'spent'.

If they do say it IS exempt, then you'll have to 'fess up.

 

https://www.nacro.org.uk/resettlement-advice-service/support-for-individuals/disclosing-criminal-records/rehabilitation-offenders-act/

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