HR Core Standards

Amalgamated Security Services Limited complies with the British Standard 7858:2019 ‘ Security screening of individuals employed in a security environment – Code of Practice.

HR Core Standards

Screening Standards

Amalgamated Security Services Limited complies with the British Standard 7858:2019 ‘ Security screening of individuals employed in a security environment – Code of Practice. BS7858 sets out recommendations for the security screening of individuals to be employed in an environment where the security and/or safety of people, services, personal data, or property is a requirement of the employing organization’s operations or where such screening is in the public or corporate interest.

All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

Background checks will include:

Prior Employment Verification: Confirms applicant's employment with the listed companies, including dates of employment, position held, and additional information available pertaining to performance rating, the reason for departure, and eligibility for rehire. This verification will be run on the past two employers or the previous five years, whichever comes first.
Personal and Professional References: Calls will be placed to individuals listed as references by the applicant.
Educational Verification: Confirms the applicant's claimed educational institution, including the years attended and the degree/diploma received.
Criminal History: Includes a review of criminal convictions and probation. The following factors will be considered for applicants with a criminal history:

* The nature of the crime and its relationship to the position.

* The time since the conviction.

* The number (if more than one) of convictions.

* Whether hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, or its customers and vendors.

The following additional background searches will be required if applicable to the position;

Motor Vehicle Records: Provides a report on an individual's driving. This search will be run when driving is an essential requirement of the position.
Credit History: Confirms candidate's credit history. This search will be run for positions that involve management of funds and/or handling of cash.

Employee welfare initiatives undertaken by ASSL:

Time & Excellence in Service Awards

An established incentivized program that awards employees based on the length of service with the organization i.e. 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service.

Visibility, pulse, and well-being surveys

We conduct pulse surveys amongst staff to identify areas of the business that are seeing high levels of stress, anxiety, or burnout and better understand how the employee's needs.

Work-Life Balance Avenues

Opportunities to participate in social, cultural, and sporting events. The Sports and Cultural Club committee is set up in each division to promote and organize employee activities like sports, games, and cultural activities among employees and their family members.