{"id":4513,"date":"2020-10-07T15:16:46","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T15:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/dev2\/?page_id=4513"},"modified":"2025-02-06T15:06:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T15:06:04","slug":"merchant-navy-dbs-check","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/merchant-navy-dbs-check\/","title":{"rendered":"DBS Check Merchant Navy | Merchant Navy DBS Check | DBS &#038; CRB Check for the Merchant Navy"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/crb-check-application\/\" title=\"Start my check\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-large btn-inline apply-btn mycheck for-mobile\" target=\"_self\"><i class=\"icon-pencil\"><\/i>Start my check<\/a><!-- .btn -->\n<p>Did you know, when you apply to join the Merchant Navy, you could be asked to take a <a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DBS check?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>DBS checks are formal criminal record checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service. These background checks are a statutory measure to ensure the public are kept safe from those who are unsuitable for frontline work.<\/p>\n<p>There are four <a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/levels-of-dbs-check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">types of DBS<\/a> checks that vary according to the level of contact you will have with the public in role.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which DBS check will I need?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The varied work of the Merchant Navy means only some recruits need to undergo a DBS check. In role, contact with the public will be limited so a DBS for the Merchant Navy is a <a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">basic DBS check<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is a first -tier CRB check that will verify whether you have any <a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/dbs-check-faq-videos\/what-does-unspent-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unspent<\/a> criminal convictions or conditional cautions. A DBS check for the Merchant Navy will delve no further than unspent convictions and conditional cautions.<\/p>\n<p>As a rule, those entering the Merchant Navy in a starter role are likely to be involved in some level of frontline work so you can expect to be asked to take a basic DBS check if that is the type of role you are <a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/crb-check-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">applying<\/a> for.<\/p>\n<p>If anything is found during the search, the Merchant Navy will not discount you. Instead, recruiters will assess the type of offence committed and sentence served. You will have a chance to discuss your criminal record with your recruiting officers and a decision will be made from there. For more information visit Careers At Sea.<\/p>\n<p>If you are an individual or an organisation and would like to complete your basic DBS application online with us, <a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/\">visit our home page now<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know, when you apply to join the Merchant Navy, you could be asked to take a DBS check? DBS checks are formal criminal record checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service. These background checks are a statutory measure to ensure the public are kept safe from those who are unsuitable for frontline work. 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