In order to work in the private security sector, you must have a SIA licence. Find out how to get your door supervisor or security guard licence so you may operate lawfully.
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In order to work in the private security sector, you must have a SIA licence. Find out how to get your door supervisor or security guard licence so you may operate lawfully.
What is the Door Supervisor Licence?
The Door Supervisor Licence lets people work in various roles in the private security industry.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) gives out the licence, which is good for 3 years. With the SIA Door Supervisor Licence, people can work in pubs, bars, shops, shopping centres, office buildings, and more. A door supervisors main role is to keep the public safe and to protect private property.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) grants the licence, which is good for 3 years. With the SIA Door Supervisor Licence, people can work in pubs, bars, shops, shopping centres, office buildings, and more. A door supervisors main role is to keep the public safe and to protect private property.
How long does it take to get an SIA Licence?
Although there is no standard time frame, the SIA advises that it may take up to 25 working days to obtain your SIA licence. It could take up to 6 weeks or even more in the rare instances where problems with identity verification or inquiries about criminal histories arise.
A choice will be made on whether or not to provide a licence during this period. You will receive a licence that is good for three years after the SIA writes to you to explain their decision.
WARNING: The Security Industry Authority-accredited training and credentials are a legal requirement for everyone working in the security industry in the United Kingdom. It is illegal to practise in the sector without a current SIA Licence; as a result, you risk being fined or imprisoned.
Factors that can affect how long the application process takes are:
Whether you have the right to work in the UK
An incomplete address history
Criminal record checks
If you have spent any time outside of the UK
Application process
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Aegis Training provides qualifications for individuals looking to step into a new industry. We offer the best in security and first aid training at our state of the art training facilities in Luton and Milton Keynes.
At Bfluent GCSE & Vocational Training and Training in Southampton we offer the 2 SIA Security qualifications in one package.
SIA Door Supervisor Training Level 2 – Only £295 inc Vat* 6 day course (must have the first aid before starting training) Run every month in Cardiff and Swansea. Also in Bridgend and Narberth
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The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace.
The training is designed for operatives engaged in working on public roads, footpaths and utility works.
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