Today each and every individual is getting conscious with the career he is choosing. If one give a closer look at the trend of the professions in current scenario, one can clearly understand the increase of the individuals in the security industry. Those days are gone, when the security industry was considered as the profession for the useless or unskilled people or the criminals. Now you can see the trained security professionals everywhere, be it the restaurants, casinos, hotels and even the government buildings and the private offices like banks and hospitals.

As the crime rate has increased in the recent years and the terrorists attack threats, all over the world, the people are taking extra care of their security, this has brought a big boom in the security industry. Security industry is the only industry which has recorded the growth, even when the whole world is facing the economic crises. The demand of the security officials has made the security as the profession of demand. Many people are choosing the security as their profession because of the tremendous growth and financial stability.

There is a misconception that security industry is the profession for the people with muscular strength and strong men. Though it is a criteria, but not the only one, the one who is seeking his career in the security industry, should have the thorough knowledge of law, good communication skills and the ability to deal with the adverse situations and conditions. The security officials are paid on the daily wages or as per the terms decided in their contract. And the salary varies with the experience and the qualification of the individual.

It is generally considered that the main job of the security officials is to stand at the door of the bar and nightclub, and manage the spoiled brats, but it is not so, they too have much more important responsibilities to handle. They keep a keen eye on the every individual in the premises and handles the suspected people with care without disturbing the other people who are there for just fun. Other responsibilities include close protection of the important and famous celebrities, and in case of emergency, take control of the venue, until the police arrives. In short, we can say that they are right hands of the police and these security officials are also provided with the right to arrest and use of handcuffs, if necessary.

The security industry provides the variety of choices, in terms of profession, to choose from. These include:

• Door Supervisor.
• Security Guard.
• CCTV operator.
• Close protection officer.
• Vehicle Immobilizer.

The individual can choose any of the field and can excel in the field chosen. Only dedication and hard work is required. But to start a career in the security industry, is not that easy as it seems to be. It needs proper training and valid licence. For the valid badge, one has to pass the required courses and meet the criteria formulated by the SIA.

SIA(Security Industry Authority) is the regulating authority in UK which deals with the proper licencing and training of the individuals who are seeking there career in the security industry. It is necessary to have the valid licence approved by the SIA, for every individual, to start career in the security industry. The SIA licence training includes training for the security guards, door supervisors, guarding money and valuables, CCTV surveillance and automobile Immobilization. The SIA licence is considered as the significant certification and the qualification,to work in the security industry. Any security official found without the licence will be fined or can serve jail.

People who seek their career in the security industry should be reliable, honest and strong. They should have no past criminal records. Following characteristics are required, to be a good security professional:

• Physical Fitness.
• Trustworthy character.
• Flexible approach.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to solve problems.
• General knowledge of computer.
• Good in customer care.
• Ability to react in stressful conditions.
• Easily adaptable to changes and situations.
• Willingness to learn and excel in the career.
• A clean and clear criminal record.

The security officials generally work in shifts , that is, night and day shifts. And they are paid according to those shifts. The job usually involves the evening and over-nights on the shift bases. The officers should be ready for night shifts even at the short period of notice. If one works for the overtime, he will get remunerated on that basis.

SIA Trained security Officers has long work shifts, that can extend upto 48 hours per week. The salaries provided by the security industry is much more than the salaries offered by other industries. The growth in the security industry can range upto supervisory and management positions, all depending on the experience in the field and the training plus qualification.

A lot of special courses are also provided that compliment the security qualification. These courses are also great help in the job as well as these courses also matter a lot in terms of wages and employment. These enhancement qualifications can give you an edge among your competitors in the security industry.

Although, the profession in the security may seem tedious, but with so much growth and opportunities, it has become one of the hot career options for the young generation.