Government
While the government is an integral part of the Netherlands, its success is ultimately determined by the employees working within it. Some jobs require more trust than others. Nevertheless, it is beneficial to hire employees whom you can trust. Screening employees ensures that you know who you are hiring and employing.
On this page, we tell you what to consider when it comes to screening employees within the government.
Why screen employees in government?
- Image: The government’s image is very important. People should be able to trust the government. By screening employees, the government ensures that the employees can be trusted. This contributes to their good image.
- Complying with laws and regulations: The government has to take into account various laws and regulations, such as security regulations and privacy laws. Employment screening ensures compliance with these laws and regulations.
- Quality of service: If you are screening your employees, you can be sure that they have the required skills and qualifications for their positions.
- National security: Some functions involve working with classified information. In these functions it is important that this information is handled properly. To avoid major scandals, you must be able to rely on the integrity of your employees.
Recommended checks for government
DISA offers three screening profiles by default, specifically drafted for government, so that there is always a profile that matches your candidate’s job and responsibilities.
Light
- Identity check
- Education check
- Statement of integrity
Basic
- Identity check
- Education check
- Statement of integrity
- VOG-check (certificate of conduct)
- Work experience check (1 reference)
Complete
- Identity check
- Education check
- Statement of integrity
- VOG-check (certificate of conduct)
- Work experience check (5 years)*
- Credit check
*Please note that when chosen for the screening profile complete, we verify five years of work experience. The number of former employers varies per individual. A fee is charged per work experience.
Create your own account and start screening today
Screening has never been easier. Create an online account by following the steps below. Please note, when creating your account, a one-time start-up fee will be charged.
- Create account: Click on ‘Start screening’ below. You will now be redirected to our screening application.
- Overview of standard profiles and checks: Next you can see the screening profiles Light, Basic and Complete again, including the checks they include. You get access to all three profiles by default, so you do not have to choose. Then click on ‘Start the application’.
- Enter your company details: Enter the details of your organisation and the contact details of the person who will be responsible for requesting the screenings.
- Complete your account: Once everything is in order and you have paid the start-up fee, you will immediately access your account in our secure environment. Time to request your first screening!
Laws and regulations for government employees
The extent to which someone is screened depends on the position. Someone who works with sensitive information will be screened for different things than someone who does not work with these kind of information.
Identity of employees
Screening the identity of employees in the Dutch government is mandatory in most cases. There are various procedures and guidelines for screening employees in the government. The aim of the Dutch government is to prevent major risks, such as fraud, spying or conflicts of interest.
Code of conduct for government employees
As a government employee, you are the calling card for society. Integrity can make or break confidence in the government. To ensure this integrity as much as possible, rules and codes of conduct have developed. To determine in advance whether the candidate you want to hire possesses integrity, an integrity check can be conducted.
Difference between VOG and VGB
The difference between a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and a Certificate of No Objection (VGB) is that when applying for a VOG, no further examination is carried out beyond the available Judicial Documentation (JD). In the case of a VGB, a further look is taken and the person is being researched.
PEP, sanction lists and adverse media check
Checking a PEP check and sanctions list is also a good idea from the perspective of current laws and regulations. For example, the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Prevention) Act requires financial organisations to screen their (potential) employees and partners. In addition, the Financial Supervision Act (wft) provides that in some sectors (potential) employees in integrity-sensitive positions must be screened more heavily.
PEP, sanction lists and adverse media checks include:
- Money laundering
- Committing (financial) fraud
- Financing or participating in criminal organisations and/or regimes
- Drug-related crime
Screening your government employees at DISA
DISA is market leader in the field of employment screening. Thanks to our many years of experience, we offer a fast and efficient screening process that complies with current (privacy) laws and regulations. To gain quick insight into the right data, we collaborate with trusted partners all over the world.
GDPR compliant
DISA is specialised in employment screening and operates 100% GDPR proof. In addition, we work together with various partners, enabling us to quickly create insight through, for example, an interim report.
Short turnaround time
At DISA, you can start and complete a new screening 24/7, whenever and wherever you want. As a result, a screening in the Netherlands is generally completed within five working days (apart from the VOG application and international diplomas).
Unburden the HR department
DISA takes all work of your HR departments hands. Simply choose the appropriate screening profile in our screening software, then enter the candidate’s data and DISA will take care of the rest.
Reliable partner network
DISA is specialised in employment screening and has built up a large network of data partners. Besides, all information is verified directly at the source and is delivered quickly.
Want to know how we can help you with employment screening?
DISA is happy to help you. We understand that you would like to learn more about our software first. So schedule a free demo!