The purpose of this website is to simplify the process and the steps involved to obtain an SIA Licence to work as a Security Guard, Door Supervisor, CCTV Operator or a Bodyguard.

The Private Security Industry Act 2001 makes it an offence for anyone to work in the Security Industry without a valid SIA Licence.

What is SIA Licence also known as SIA Badge?




All security staff now have to display this badge whilst at work.

There are different licenses for different types of jobs. In order to work as a Security Guard or a Door Supervisor you will require a DOOR SUPERVISOR LICENCE.
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If you job requires you to use a CCTV system, you will have to apply for a CCTV LICENCE.

So now you know what a licence or a badge is, let's move on and talk about the process to obtain it.

SIA TRAINING

A security guard or a door supervisor is an important role, and like any other job, there is training required for this too.

In order to get that SIA BADGE, you will have to a short course typically over 3 or 4 days and pass a very simple multiple choice exam.

The training is interesting, you will learn about lots of things about the security industry mainly about dress code, when and how to stop people coming in your venue,  law, conflict management etc.

Passing the course is just the first step, you will become better at your job when you start working,

There is no substitue to the real thing!

SIA Training is offered by a handful of companies, before selecting your training provider make sure they are approved by the SIA to offer such training.

AFTER THE TRAINING

Once you have passed your SIA Training course, you are ready to apply for SIA Badge.

SIA application form can be ordered from the SIA's website http://www.the-sia.org.uk 

Fill the application form correctly and send it back to the SIA with £245 

 

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