{"id":31798,"date":"2021-12-06T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/?p=31798"},"modified":"2025-11-20T10:52:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T10:52:22","slug":"how-to-earn-more-by-security-work-at-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/how-to-earn-more-by-security-work-at-events\/","title":{"rendered":"How to earn extra money at Security events?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The UK has successfully dealt with Covid-19 and as restrictions have eased, exciting events have made a comeback. With over 500 upcoming events, ranging from food festivals to Christmas parties, demand for security personnel is bound to increase.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As demand increases, the expected price of security personnel also increases, especially at a time when the whole of the UK is facing staffing shortages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a security professional, here\u2019s how you can earn more at events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-g-et-licenced\">1.G<strong>et Licenced<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To earn more, you need to gain skills that give you an edge over other candidates. Event organisers prefer to hire licensed personnel to ensure that events run smoothly. If you are interested to work at events, getting an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/licence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIA licence<\/a> can increase your chances of employment as well as enable you to earn more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Apply for an SIA Licence in the UK (2025 Guide)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8QdY4JWn20A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-get-certifications\">2. <strong>Get Certifications <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At large events, the probability of an undesirable event is high. For example, concerts can be overcrowded and people can get hurt or suffocate by being in a crowded space. In such situations, security professionals can be handy if they have <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/first-aid-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Aid Training<\/a>. They can help individuals suffering due to shortness of breath or any injury caused at the event. The SIA has made <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/first-aid-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Aid Training<\/a> a mandatory part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/licence\/renew-sia-licence\">SIA licence renewal process<\/a>. This certification makes you more valuable to employers and helps you earn more as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-close-protection-nbsp\">3. <strong>Close protection&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/close-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Close Protection Officer<\/a> provides security to high profile celebrities, athletes and famous personalities. This position comes with high risk, so a Close Protection Officer goes through exhaustive training prior to starting their career. Due to the nature of this career, a Close protection Officer has the potential to earn the highest salary in the security industry. In the UK, you can earn up to <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/security\/career\/close-protection-officer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a340.00<\/a> \u00a0per hour as an experienced Close Protection Officer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Reasons Why you need an SIA Close Protection Licence | SIA Training\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2rgopJ0HwEU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for jobs?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-0e70a789-2851-4e1e-91e8-4e89848b2562\">Now that you know how to earn more at events, we have all the latest security jobs available at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardpass.com\/jobs\">security job board<\/a> on GuardPass, with over 1000+\u00a0from the UK\u2019s best security companies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/pk\/app\/protect-by-get-licensed\/id1562863073?utm_campaign=You%27re%20Hired%20%C2%A3100%20Bonus&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=204213381&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-80GAhjYc2S3SblJo0xHiB9_21pxGSbeSjSgbqK-D1Kt4mcvh7JaXbbcLNmwaW_0rCmaapZF_vI5G0loJdvT7uxCOLXWHLYoEs7x1EqMK0zTgDPi80&amp;utm_content=204213381&amp;utm_source=hs_email#?platform=iphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple App Store<\/a> or on the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.getlicensed.protect.released&amp;utm_campaign=You%27re%20Hired%20%C2%A3100%20Bonus&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=204213381&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8WV9sFVvVdaXZowt521IQjfhD3z6gSBuqyARdSsARheyYk8R7bKMd5feOH4-isT_7LKvPbCc0o2qOyCJrXWKfuXXzNn5uT5TUGZbIOj8umRovJb-w&amp;utm_content=204213381&amp;utm_source=hs_email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Play Store<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UK has successfully dealt with Covid-19 and as restrictions have eased, exciting events have made a comeback. 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