From April 2005 the manned Security Industry will be 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. The cost of applying for the licence has been set at £190 per application but the cost of licensing is increased by the training requirement. Alliance Security has a policy of bearing the cost of training and licensing of its Security Officers*.
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
ten-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.
*Please see terms and conditions of employment for further details
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