A Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is a criminal record check requested by an employer or organization for specific roles, revealing spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings from central police records. It does not include information held by local police forces, which is a feature of the Enhanced DBS check.

Purpose: Standard DBS checks are used by employers to assess the suitability of individuals for certain roles, particularly those involving regulated activity.

Criminal Record Information: They disclose details of all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings from the Police National Computer.

Not a Self-Request: Individuals cannot apply for a Standard DBS check themselves; it must be requested by a registered body on their behalf.

Examples of Roles: Standard DBS checks are often required for roles in financial services, prisons, security, government buildings, and healthcare establishments.