Since
April 2005 the manned Security Industry was regulated in accordance
with the Private Security Industry Act 2001.
The Government Agency responsible for this
is the Security Industry Authority (SIA). More information
about regulation of the Security Industry can be found on
the SIA
website.
One of the major aims of regulation for the
Security Industry will be to professionalise the industry.
The expectation is that the role and status of Security Officers
will be enhanced and consequently the conditions and remuneration
for that role will improve. Likewise there will be greater
expectations on Security Officers to perform the role to a
high level.
Regulation of the Security industry will
mean that anyone working in a Security role will need to be
licensed.
There will be three parts to obtaining the licence.
• Proof of identity
• Proof
of competence
To obtain a licence you will need to demonstrate that you
have passed the following courses:
• Basic Job Training (3 Day course)
• Communication Skills &
Conflict Management (1 Day course)
You can find out more about the training requirements at the
SIA
website here.
• Vetting
As part of the licensing process all applicants will need
to undergo a criminal records check as well as the industry
standard five year check on work history. There is some
discretion in the criminal records check and eligibility
to obtain a licence however. You can find out more about
criminality and Security licensing on the SIA
website.
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