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Is an SIA Licence mandatory to work at events?

November 9, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

If you’re considering a career in the UK’s event industry, it’s important to know the legal requirements and qualifications needed before applying for your dream job. It’s an exciting career, after all, you may get to attend some of the hottest events in town, from concerts and festivals to sporting events and even celebrity weddings. […]

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Crime increases by 40% on Halloween. Is it time you followed this advice?

October 26, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

Halloween can be terrifying. It’s especially scary for those in charge of security in public or private places. Each year, there is a 40% to 50% increase in criminal activity on business during Halloween. David Walsh, Board Director of world-leading visual monitoring company, Netwatch, said, “Halloween is great fun for kids, but it can be […]

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Is Mental Health an Invisible Problem in the Security Industry?

October 9, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

The private security industry has transformed in the last 50 years from a small niche sector to a huge global industry. In the UK alone, there are more than 350,000 licensed security guards, with many others employed in jobs that don’t require a license. Security guards play an important role in providing safety and protection […]

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Hospital Security and our NHS.

September 1, 2020 Mahnoor Saad

Hospital Security plays a vital part in our NHS. They protect and ensure the safety of all individuals, including both patients and staff. To qualify as a Hospital Security, you will first need to obtain an SIA Security Guard or Door Supervision licence. It may also be required to hold an SIA CCTV Licence. What […]

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SIA Licence in Manchester

August 19, 2020 Mahnoor Saad

Are you a new SIA Licence Holder in Manchester? Are you an SIA Licence Holder planning to relocate to Manchester? If so, here are some of our best tips. SIA Licence Basics First thing’s first; it’s important to understand the limitations of your SIA Licence, as this will ultimately help you find potential work that […]

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How to Become a Security Manager

August 7, 2020 Mahnoor Saad

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 Launch #SIAHeroes To Recognise Heroes Of The Security Industry

March 6, 2020 Shahzad Ali

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 […]

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What Equipment Is A Door Supervisor Allowed To Carry?

March 6, 2020 Shahzad Ali

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 […]

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The Security Guide To The Coronavirus And How To Prevent It

February 19, 2020 Shahzad Ali

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 […]

The Newly Licensed Door Supervisor Who Dreams Of Opening His Own Business

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Newly Licensed Door Supervisor Who Dreams Of Opening Own Business

February 5, 2020 Shahzad Ali

Meet Friat (pronounced Freddie) a recenctly licensed Door Supervisor working in the bustling area of Waterloo in London. Friat has been in security for only two months but has big ambitions of opening up his own security company one day. Being newly licenced, Friat is still pretty new to the industry and wants to gain […]

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