Career choices are tricky at the best of times, but in the current economic climate making the right decisions, which will provide satisfaction, longevity and naturally financial rewards has never been more important. The Security Industry is currently responsible for contributing a staggering £6 billion to the UK economy, with over half a million people actively employed in the safe keeping of personnel and business assets in the private sector alone, and all you need to be a part of this growth industry is your SIA Licence, a little time and the determination to succeed.

Obviously to work in the Security Industry the right training is crucial and the critical element here is that you receive tuition from experts – textbooks can tell you a lot, but they can’t replace the experiences gained from insider knowledge. Get Licensed training programs are designed around scenario based teaching techniques that provide you with on-the-job skills delivered by experts from the industry.

Like most industries the prospective earnings are dependent on your qualifications and the flexible Get Licensed training schemes allow candidates to add further credentials to boost your earning capacity as you learn. For example Door Supervisors are normally paid by the hour and the basic pay is around £7 to £12 per hour. However, if you add First Aid or a Physical Intervention qualification to the course you could expect to earn £20 per hour.

At the higher end of the earnings graph Close Protection Operatives can earn up to £500 per day depending on the risks involved which largely depends on how famous or important the person you are protecting is. (These figures are intended as a guide only and subject to employers’ contracts and agreements.)

The SIA Licence is an industry requirement – it’s illegal to work in the industry without one. Employers are not responsible for obtaining licences; this is your responsibility once you have completed your training to apply to the Security Industry Authority who is the body responsible for distributing the SIA Licence.

There are no additional exams to obtain your licence, it acts as a regulatory seal of approval that you have achieved certain high standards of training. Think of it in the same way as a driving or pilots certification. Get Licensed UK have an excellent reputation in the security industry for providing the most effective training with one of the highest pass rates around. In addition to expert tuition, once you have passed your course, Get Licensed will help you apply to the SIA and ensure all the information you provide is correct making the whole process as seamless and simple as possible.

As soon as your application is made you can start searching for your first job, providing you can prove that the license request has been lodged you don’t have to wait until it arrives to attend interviews. Training prior to applying for your licence takes around four days depending on the course you choose and with over thirty training centres throughout the UK there’s bound to be a convenient time and place to suit your needs and with weekend courses available you don’t need to take time off work either.

There are currently 100’s of vacancies available and with the kind of tuition you can expect from a reputable training provider like Get Licensed you’ll soon find yourself in demand and well on your way to a rewarding career. Remember that the security industry is one of the few job sectors where you can work in environments that suit your personal interests too like retail locations, music and sports venues, banks and hospitals, the list is as endless as the opportunities available.

No other industry offers the kind of flexibility, compensation and development like the security industry. Log on to the Get Licensed site and take a look around at the opportunities available, use the quick booking service or call one on the friendly consultants who will answer all your questions. It’s the perfect career choice, one you won’t regret.