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Security Guard Training
The Security Officer training is for anyone who wants to get a Security Guard SIA Licence and work legally as a Security Guard in the UK.
This 4-day course contains the knowledge and skills you need to pass your exam and apply for your Security Guard SIA Licence. That licence will allow you to find work in the growing security industry.
Some of the roles you could find yourself working in include:
- Manned Guarding
- Patrol Officer
- Key-Holder
- Site Security Guard
- Retail Security Officer
- Building Reception
- Store Detective
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Career Progression
Security Officers enjoy a lot of flexibility in their work. You might benefit from that flexibility by using your SIA Licence to earn around your other commitments.
However, you can also continue your professional development in security work in several directions, and become:
- Security Supervisor
- Security Manager
- Contract Manager
- Facilities Manager
Many, if not all, senior employees of large security companies started their careers in manned guarding roles.
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How to get your Security Guard Licence
Getting your SIA Security Guard Licence is relatively easy! All you need to do is follow the simple steps:
- Complete the ACT Awareness & ACT Security certificates
- Pass the Security Guard Course
- Complete the licence application on the SIA's website
- Receive your 3-year licence in the post
For further information about the application process, follow our detailed SIA Licence Application Process guide.
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“Highly recommended. I did the DS and CCTV courses within two weeks of each other. Both the tutors were engaging and very experienced and knowledgeable in their field. Despite both courses being relatively short, I feel they pack in a lot of material. There are also lots of practical activities that help prepare you for front line security work. Once again, I high recommend training with Get Licensed!”
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“If your looking for a licence to start a career in security or you want to renew your licence Get Licensed is the place to go, with its easy and stress-free way to apply as well as regular updates so you know what's happening with your application you know you can trust them to handle your application, they also have certified tutors who are amazing at what they do I would like to thanks to Tanya, Alan and Paul for their experience, professionalism and friendliness as I passed 1st time when I did the security guard and CCTV course. Would recommend them 100%”
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“Ben Mccarthy is an efficient, quality driven, and hardworking lead trainer for the door supervision course. He made the topics easy to understand and digest. I appreciate his patience and attention to detail when teaching the course.”
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“I have been working in security for 30 years starting with 10 years as a full time door supervisor and then 20 years in house NHS security officer in a busy city centre hospital with a war zone called A&E Since leaving I needed to get my SIA . This course is really good and it’s far from an attend course you need to apply yourself and it will give you the grounding to be a first class operative to start a career and progress in security. Great trainer in Dave Watts a first class instructor and man. This course is first class and Get Licensed make booking, learning a great experience”
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“Get Licensed is indeed, the best place to take your security training. I just completed my Door Supervisor Training with them and was trained by Rob Worthington. Rob is the best trainer I have ever seen. You know why, its because he really trains from experience. He treated everyone fairly and makes the training very interesting, practical and experiential. I sincerely entreat everyone that seeks to take any security training course to do that with Get Licensed. You would enjoy it and learn a lot.”
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Have a question? We have answers
If you want to work as a Security Guard in the UK, then this course is for you. When you complete this course, you'll be able to apply for Security Guard roles in the security industry.
Just remember that this qualification will not allow you to work as a Door Supervisor, because physical intervention is not taught on this course.
This makes Door Supervisor course more valuable and appealing to employers when you're applying for jobs.
The aim of this course is achieve a Level 2 Award in Security Guarding. That makes you eligible to apply for a Security Guard SIA Licence.
To work as an SIA Door Supervisor or an SIA Security Guard in the UK, you must hold a valid SIA licence issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
This Security Guard course is for new people who are looking for jobs in security in places like shopping centres, businesses and airports. You must successfully complete this course to apply for an SIA Licence in Security Guarding.
This SIA-recognised Level 2 Award for Security Guarding will enable you to apply for an SIA Security Guard Licence. By obtaining this licence, you will increase your job opportunities. The demand for UK security professionals is very high, and always growing.
When you book with Get Licensed, we make sure that the training provider you book with will prepare you to succeed in the exams. They'll also teach you vital knowledge needed for real life situations on the job.
Your results will be available online and we’ll also send you an SMS to inform you when your results are available.
It’s easy. You can either book online, or you can book through our 24/7 customer service line on 0207 078 7259.
Certificates are available via email within a week of completing the course. You may request a posted certificate at an additional cost of £14.99.
We strongly recommend that anyone considering the Security Guard training course considers the advantages of the Door Supervisor training course instead.
Qualified Door Supervisors can legally work in all of the same roles as Security Guards. However, they can also work in licensed premises such as bars, clubs, events and festivals.
More places to work means more job options and more ways to get earning in security.
Security Guards can work in shopping centres, warehouses, hospitals, corporate offices, and residential buildings. Unlike Door Supervisors, Security Guards cannot work in licensed venues serving alcohol.
Static Guarding, Warehouse & Logistics Security, Hospital Security, Retail Store Security , Corporate Office Security, etc.
Yes, a First Aid Certificate is not required for SIA Security Guard training.
The course runs for 4 days, including the final exam.
Security Guards cannot work in venues serving alcohol (e.g., pubs, bars, nightclubs). If you want to work in these places, you should take the Door Supervisor Course instead.
You’ll learn about security laws, conflict management, emergency procedures, and how to keep people safe.
Apply online at the SIA website, pay £184, and pass a background check.
No, you must have your licence before starting work.
Yes! Security professionals rely more on observation skills, quick decision-making, and confidence than size. Many roles, such as CCTV monitoring and concierge security, do not require physical confrontation. Most security guards and door supervisors also don’t typically engage in physical confrontation when on duty, as the job mostly requires critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
Yes, the training includes a module on conflict management in the private security industry, covering techniques for identifying conflict, de-escalation strategies, and tips for recognising risks.
No, there are no height requirements for security jobs. What matters is your ability to handle situations professionally, enforce rules, and follow security protocols effectively.
There are no strict height or weight requirements for security roles. Some positions, like event security or door supervision, may require a certain level of fitness and stamina, but size is not a key factor.
Depending on the job, security guards may patrol large areas, monitor perimeters, and stand for long periods. Some roles, like CCTV security, involve more stationary monitoring. However, not all roles necessarily require extensive walking, such as door supervisor roles that only entail monitoring the entrances and exits and performing identification checks.
Some roles require standing for long hours, patrolling, and occasionally responding to incidents. However, many security positions focus on preventing conflicts rather than engaging in physical interventions.
There is no official maximum age limit to work in security. As long as you can meet the physical and mental demands of the job, you can work in the industry. Many older professionals thrive in CCTV and concierge roles. While employers may have specific requirements (e.g. hiring security guards who haven’t yet turned 60), there’s no official upper age limit, and you can still apply for security roles you’re physically fit for.
Security guard salaries vary based on experience, location, and role. In the UK, the average pay ranges from £15 to £23 per hour for door supervisor roles, with higher wages for specialised roles like close protection officers (£50 to £100 per hour).
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