General Security Roles

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General Security Roles

The security industry is a recognised part of our lives and an essential aspect of the world we live in, helping to keep us safe at all levels. The number of general security roles is very broad, however, the entry training (SIA badge) creates the benchmark of what we should expect.

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Licensed Security Professionals

Most often the first person on the scene, so training and professional development must be something you engage in, irrespective of the role, as you are the front line of every incident and your job role is to Maintain Order, Security, and Public Safety. Your vigilance and prompt actions will save lives and in some cases prevent terrorist atrocities.

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This page is designed to represent the Security Industry Licensed Operatives for example those with SIA Badges, working in:

Security Guarding
Door Supervision
CCTV and
Close Protection.

First Aid is now a requirement prior to commencing training within the Security Industry

SIA Security Guards (SG)

The Security Guard within the general security roles traditionally Patrols and Monitors Establishments, Entrances and Exits, and other areas to prevent or stop incidents, Monitor Health & Safety, and prevent theft or violence.

Security Guards are often found in Gate Houses monitoring people and vehicles entering and leaving the premises, they also respond to alarms and may have either First Aid or Fire Warden responsibilities and may apprehend individuals who pose a security threat to the establishment.

Currently, Security Guard training consists of the following: (This is to change on 1^st April 2021)

All security Personnel from 1^st April 2021 must hold a Level 3 First Aid Qualification with the 1-day EFAW being the minimum standard.

From 1^st of April 2021 the SIA has stipulated that his course must be run over 4 days (30 hours if self-study is used) and 5 days (38 hours) where there no distance learning.

Each day of training, delivery and assessment must not exceed 8 hours.

Principles of working in the private security industry
Principles of working as a security officer in the private security industry
Application of conflict management in the private security industry.

Door Supervision (DS)

The Door Supervisor has traditionally been associated with Night Clubs and Venues selling and authorising the Sale of Alcohol. Their role is to uphold the licensing conditions of a Premises Licence which is issued by the Local Council. Those conditions are set out in the Licensing Act 2003 and the Licensing Order 2010.

Licensing Objectives Are as follows:

Licensing Laws for Guide to Licensing Law for the SIA Licensed Door Supervisor

Prevention of Crime
Prevention of Public Nuisance
Public Safety
Prevention of Harm to Children.

It is with the Licensing Objectives in mind that the training for Door Supervisors is distinctly different to other security roles.

The training involves the following:

(Again, it will be mandatory from 1^st April 2021 to hold a First Aid Qualification)

Principles of working in the private security industry.
Principles of working as a door supervisor in the private security industry.
Application of conflict management in the private security industry
Application of physical intervention skills in the private security industry

According to the SIA, this training must be delivered over a minimum of 6 days (44 Hours) if the home study is applied or over 7 days (52 Hours) if it is all classroom-based.

For Instructors your Physical Intervention provider should issue you a Licence to Practice once you have completed the Level 3 Instructors Course along with everything you need to teach the program please make sure you get a Licence to Practice as without it you cannot teach PI on DS courses

Many PI Providers provide this as a single charge for the year, then, require you to do a refresher course each consecutive year to renew your licence which will have a unique number for you to provide your Awarding body along with a copy of both your Level 3 PI Certificate and Licence Agreement.

CCTV Operators

Many Security Operatives hold both a DS/SG Badge and CCTV which enables them to work in a wider variety of establishments with diverse roles. The role of the CCTV operator is an essential service for Councils, Police Forces, and larger establishments, as they are the Eyes of the Security Services detecting crime and Health & Safety issues across the country.

Their training consists of:

Principles of working in the private security industry.
Principles and Practices of Working as a CCTV Operator in the Private Security Industry

CCTV Operatives rarely engage with the public on a face-to-face basis unless they are operating Body Cams or External Cameras at Venues.

As of 1^st April 2021, they will be required to and must take place over a minimum of 3 days (22 hours, if self-study is used), and each day of training, delivery, and assessment must not exceed 8 hours.

Please check with the relevant Awarding Organisation if you have concerns about your course or the number of hours you are completing on your course.

Advanced Security Roles

As you progress through your career within the security industry, you may find that you want to advance to some more specialist roles, these could include Covert Operations, Close Protection, Maritime Security, or Private Investigations to name a few.

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