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Have you been working in the security industry and feel like you’re ready for the next step up? Here’s how you know you are ready to become a Security Manager: – You have gained a few years of experience and know the ins and outs of your role – You want to progress within your […]
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SIA Licence Holders Are Assigned As ‘Critical Workers’ During Coronavirus (Covid-19) Quarantine
Early in the week the UK Government announced that ‘Key Workers’ would be assigned and authorised to continue their duties within their respective job roles as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the world, as other workers deemed not critical were instructed by Prime Minster Boris Johnson to stay at home and self-isolate. Those deemed […]
Can I Still Apply Or Renew SIA Licence During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak?
While the UK is gripped in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak with businesses closing and members of the public being advised to socially isolate to prevent further infection from occurring, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) have confirmed that SIA licence applications will still be processed. So, how exactly will this work? Are SIA […]
Are Door Supervisors ‘Key Workers’ During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak?
As part of the Government’s plan to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) schools across the country will remain open for the children of key workers. But who exactly is classed as a key worker, and how will this affect Door Supervisors and those who work in the security industry? What are key workers? […]
The SIA Launch The #SIAHeroes Campaign To Recognise The Heroes Of The Security Industry
Whether you are a Door Supervisor, Close Protection Officer or a CCTV Operative, anyone that works in the security industry and actively works to protect the public is a hero to us. And it seems that Get Licensed are not the only ones to recognise licence holders’ heroic abilities, as the SIA launch the #SIAHeroes […]
What Equipment Is A Door Supervisor Allowed To Carry?
When it comes to equipment and the tools of the trade of the security industry, A Door Supervisor will need more than just their SIA licence to efficiently do their job. From the trademark hi-vis vests worn by a many Security Operative across the country, to the armband holder that holds in it the very […]
New UK Law Will See Public Venues Protected From Terrorism
With the threat of terrorism always at the forefront of public’s consciousness, being safe from the threat of danger is always a concern for UK citizens. After the events of the Manchester terrorist attack in 2017 in which twenty-two people died when a radical Islamist detonated a bomb at an Ariana Grande concert, the mother of […]
The Security Guide To The Coronavirus And How To Prevent It
Working in the security sector as a Door Supervisor or Security Guard will mean that you will meet and come across many different people, and while precautions should always be taken when coming in to contact with members of the public, it is more vital than ever before that security professionals are equipped with the skills and […]
How To Spot A Fake SIA Licence Card
Knowing how to spot a fake SIA Licence can be the difference between working with a professional and working with a counterfeit. Having attention to detail in spotting a fake is not only looking out for underage drinkers, but also colleagues working alongside you who could be using a fraudulent licence and putting the public at risk. […]
Will New SIA Code Of Conduct Change The Way Licence Holders Work In The Security Industry?
A new code of conduct is set to change the security sector forever as the SIA looks to change how licence holders work and operate in 2020. The security sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK – growing an estimated 11% on average each year and contributing approximately £6 billion towards […]
