If you’re interested in starting a career in the private security industry, your journey begins with the right training Working in a private security role can be both challenging and rewarding. You will find yourself responsible for the safety and security of others. From CCTV operator to door supervisor to close protection officer, there’s a […]
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There are two types of SIA licence, and anyone working in the private security industry in the UK must hold the licence type appropriate for their role. The SIA is a non-departmental government body responsible for maintaining high safety standards in the private security industry. One way they achieve this is by enforcing the SIA
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To work in the private security industry in the UK, you are required by law to hold an SIA licence relevant to your role. SIA licences are issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), a non-departmental public body that regulates the UK’s private security industry. The SIA is responsible for maintaining high standards in the
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The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is responsible for enforcing high standards within the UK’s private security industry. One way they achieve this is by only allowing qualified and licenced individuals to work in frontline security roles. If you wish to work as a door supervisor managing access to a venue, you will need to
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