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Did you know that now has never been a better time to enter the security industry? This is because of various issues, including pandemic lockdowns and the cost of living crisis<\/a>, which have decreased the number of available staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, if you want to get into a role with less competition and a fast way to enter the industry, then you should consider the security industry. You could take a course, pass, get your SIA licence \u2014 and be ready for your first job \u2014 in around three weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several different roles you can consider. All require you to work well in a team, be physically fit, observant and have a desire to protect the community. Here are just three possible roles: <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a particular need for door personnel in bars and clubs, which were the most badly hit during the lockdowns. Many previous door staff have moved onto other roles, and some have not renewed their licence due to lack of funds and no work during extended lockdowns. As a result, bars and clubs are struggling to find staff and keep their customers safe from increasing spiking incidents \u2014 which can lead to some of the most sinister criminal activities. Even as a trainee, you should find no problem grabbing a position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A security guard does a similar job to a door supervisor, but they look after companies, organisations and venues that don\u2019t serve alcohol. This offers a slightly shorter course if you are sure you won\u2019t want to work in bars and clubs. You could be working in a shop or shopping centre where part of your role will be to deal with shoplifters. Or a hospital, where you\u2019ll be on hand to deal with difficult patients who are threatening the safety of staff and other patients as well as the smooth running of the hospital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can still work in security without a role requiring you to stand and stay outside. A CCTV operator works in a control room, manning up to 15 cameras. You\u2019ll zoom in and out on high-risk situations, such as a security guard restocking an ATM or suspicious behaviour. You\u2019ll then relay that information to security staff on the scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important thing is that you check that you will be approved for work in the security industry. You will not be accepted if you have a history of drug or violent offences. But don\u2019t worry about caution or a traffic offence years ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now you need to decide which course to take. You can be a security guard by taking the security guard course, but you won\u2019t be licensed to become a door supervisor. The door supervisor course will allow you to work in both roles and takes just two days longer but is only around \u00a330 more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Or you could take the CCTV operator course and qualify in just three days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The course costs are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n 6-day door supervisor course \u2014 from \u00a3209.99. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 4-day security guard course \u2014 from \u00a3179.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3-day CCTV operator course \u2014 from \u00a3179.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n And don\u2019t worry, our training partners achieve a 95% first-time pass rate. If you don\u2019t pass the first time, you can get free resits with either the gold or platinum package. Or you can even get a full refund with the platinum package after two failed retake attempts. That\u2019s right; if you don\u2019t pass, you don\u2019t have to pay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n After you have passed your course, you will need to apply for your licence. All three licences cost \u00a3204. There\u2019s more information on the SIA official website<\/a> about how to apply.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now all that\u2019s left to do is find a job. You can check the usual job boards such as jobcentre plus<\/a>. However, the Get licensed app is a great way to start. The technology not only helps you to pass your course, but it\u2019s also where you can create a worker profile with easy-to-use tools and seamlessly apply for security jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The earnings per hour for these three roles are around \u00a310 to \u00a315. But your earning potential in the security industry is unlimited. You could use your new qualification as a way to make extra money outside of other working hours. Or the sky is the limit. You could be promoted to head of a team and then a manager responsible for all security. Or you might find yourself jet-setting with VIPs and celebrities as a personal bodyguard. You can check out this role<\/a> and others on the Get Licensed YouTube channel.<\/a> So, what are you waiting for? Book the right course for you today. <\/a>And if you have questions, why not use the live chat? And our security industry professionals can help you right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/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>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDifferent roles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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