For too long, security work has been seen to be a part-time option. It\u2019s not! There are plenty of full-time opportunities and an exciting career ladder to climb. Go from on the job to managing it or training people to do it.
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Any job has specific requirements, knowledge, skills and experience. Like many other professional jobs, there has to be training to obtain a licence to practice. Get Licensed, and our training partners are here to help you climb that ladder if you want to.
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Remember that since the 2001 Private Security Act, it has been the law that security personnel meet certain requirements. The Security Industry Authority is charged with ensuring these conditions are met\u2014 these are the guys every licensed operator answers to.
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If you do not already have your licence in the security business, watch this comprehensive video<\/a> on the private security industry and start the process. If you already have your SIA licence, maybe working part-time, or you want to earn more and do more, then get some more training under your belt. Extending your knowledge of the job is the way forward. Most entering security have the option to opt for several SIA licences. These are the most popular – \u2705 Security Guard Licence<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Door Supervisor Licence<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 CCTV Operator Licence<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Close Protection Licence The security guard licence is a 6-day course that, once completed, allows you access to a variety of jobs but not anywhere alcohol is present. For this, you need to take the Door Supervisor<\/a> training course. These training courses equip you with the skills to do security work which includes – \u2705 For those with a Security Guard Licence, jobs in<\/p>\n\n\n\n Static guarding <\/p>\n\n\n\n Manned guarding <\/p>\n\n\n\n Key-holding<\/p>\n\n\n\n Retail<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 For those with a Door Supervisor Licence, jobs in<\/p>\n\n\n\n Licensed premises<\/p>\n\n\n\n Offices<\/p>\n\n\n\n Static guarding<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manned guarding<\/p>\n\n\n\n Retail, <\/p>\n\n\n\n Events, <\/p>\n\n\n\n This licence covers all Security Guarding roles<\/strong> \u2705 For those with a CCTV Operator Licence, jobs in<\/p>\n\n\n\n CCTV operator<\/p>\n\n\n\n Control room<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public space surveillance Obtaining your SIA licence is the start of your career. Now you need to build experience. You can do this \u2018on-the-job\u2019, but further training is something that stands out to employers. This tells employers you are serious about what you are doing. Personal development is a continuing need throughout any career. At Get Licensed, we provide the appropriate training, help, advice and support to get you where you want to be, from mock exams online to training courses around the UK. Let\u2019s not forget that along with increased skills, knowledge and experience, jobs start to pay more, so does your earning potential. Do you want to lead a team? Develop your management potential? This is possible within the security industry. Go from being a member of the team to being the head of the team. Use learnt risk assessment skills to manage projects and support your team in effectively carrying out their jobs. As your skills improve and new ones are learnt, your CV will grow, making you even more attractive to employers. This means better job opportunities and a clear career path. It may be you that is running your own security firm one day! Well, why not? A security licence is compulsory, meaning training is always required. So the jobs for lead trainers continue to grow. This aspect of a career path is rewarding and exciting. As a security trainer<\/a>, you prepare others to do the work you know so well. You are the person who will help to maintain the standards of the job and promote the growth of professionalism in the industry. A different direction but being a security trainer opens up many different career opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n To find the latest security jobs, check out our Jobs Board,<\/a> which has 1,000+ jobs from the UK\u2019s best security companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re on the hunt for a security job on the go, download the GuardPass app for all the latest jobs and more. The GuardPass App is available for download on the Apple App Store<\/a> or on the Google Play Store<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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