Government | Employment screening

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 & education

Validata offers three screening profiles by default specifically drafted for government & education, so that there is always a profile that matches your candidate’s job and responsibilities. The costs below apply to one screening, i.e. one candidate.

Validata offers various screening profiles that specifically match the government & education sector. In doing so, ensure that there is always a screening profile that meets your organisation’s needs.

Light

Identity check
Education check
Statement of integrity

Basis

Identity check
Education check
Statement of integrity
VOG-check
(certificate of conduct)
Work experience check
(1 reference)

Compleet

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 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!

Start 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.

More about the integrity check

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

Other background checks for employees

Screening your government employees at Validata

Validata 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

Validata has specialised in employment screening since 2009 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 Validata, 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 5 working days (apart from the VOG application and international diplomas).

Unburden the HR department

Validata takes all work of your HR departments hands. Simply choose the appropriate screening profile in Valluga, then enter the candidate’s data and Validata will take care of the rest.

Reliable partner network

Validata has specialised in employment screening since 2009 and has built up a large network of data partners. Besides, all information is verified directly at the source and is delivered quickly.