{"id":32198,"date":"2022-03-17T15:16:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T15:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/?p=32198"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:38:16","slug":"how-to-get-a-security-job-as-a-security-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/how-to-get-a-security-job-as-a-security-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get a job as a security manager"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Do you have leadership skills and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations? Do you find that you have a keen eye for detail in your surroundings? If you check these boxes and take an interest in public safety and security, then a security manager gig could be the career for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Being a security manager is not about being big and beefy. It is a role that requires people skills\u2013in an assertive manner yet remaining polite. Nevertheless, you should be physically fit and have strong stamina to enable you to be on your feet for long hours while coping with the unpredictable UK weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Working as a security manager is an exciting role that allows you to meet different people. This role also exposes you to various industries giving you different life experiences. This job offers attractive salaries and complete benefits packages, including paid holidays.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a security manager, you carry multiple responsibilities, including supervising a team, planning rotas, carrying out security risk assessments and coordinating the response to any threat. You must also develop and assess security protocols and ensure all company staff follow them. You may also be tasked with organising security for events and VIP visits, depending on the organisation you are working for. In situations where an incident has occurred, you would be responsible for working with the police and other emergency services on site.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can even climb up the security career ladder further. You could become an area security manager, overseeing the security of offices, shops or facilities across a region. Alternatively, you could get into consultancy, advising businesses on how to enhance their security or providing options for other types of security like close protection, anti-terror measures or conflict management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let’s see how you could become a licensed security manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1\u2013 Check Your Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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To become a security manager, you must have prior experience in the security industry. Security managers are promoted from within; therefore, you must have an SIA licence as a door supervisor<\/a>, security officer<\/a> or CCTV operator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To undertake these courses, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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