Security Industry Authority (SIA) licences are only valid for three years, after this time, individuals that wish to continue working within the private security sector will need to renew their SIA licence. SIA licences prove that individuals working in the security industry in the UK have completed a specific training course and meet the required […]
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Ready to renew your SIA licence? Like many licence renewal processes, there are several factors to consider before applying. This includes when you should apply for the renewal, how long your new licence will last and whether you can work while you’re waiting for your SIA licence to arrive. Go and choose free SIA Funded
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If you would like a job in security, providing invaluable protection to people, property, or valuables, then read on to find out more about how to kickstart your career. Working in security requires a calm and level head, confidence, concentration, customer service skills, and excellent knowledge of public safety and security. If you possess these
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If you aspire to, or already work in the private security industry, you might already be aware that an SIA licence is an essential part of the job, but why? To help regulate this industry, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) was created in 2003 and has since been responsible for setting the standards of private
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As demand for private security services grows in the UK, now is a great time to start a career in the industry. According to a recent article written by the British Security Industry Association, the UK’s private security industry needs to recruit, train, and licence over 62,000 new security officers over the next 12 months
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Possessing an SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence is a key requirement for anyone that wishes to work in the private security sector in the UK. Some private security jobs that require individuals to hold an SIA licence include close protection, door supervision, key holding, public space surveillance, and security guarding. The SIA conducts a criminal
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