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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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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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. In addition to answering these crucial
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Like many other careers, a role in the private security industry requires that applicants possess the appropriate qualifications, attitude and personality traits. Among the most crucial requirements when applying for one of these positions, however, is a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence. Carry on reading to find out how and why this vital licence (alongside
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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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