Security Officer Training & Licensing

If you are a Security Professional or if you employ or hire Security Professionals who are not properly NOCN, N/SVQS trained and SIA licensed, you are breaking the law. Training & licensing requirements have changed – all Security Officers must be licensed by March 2006 – if you are not, you may be subject to fine and/or prosecution.

Corporate Training & Licensing

Holmes Security is a fully Licensed SITO Provider. We deliver bespoke in-house training services. Our programmes are custom built to fit your needs and those of your security personnel. Our Professional Instructors will come to your place of business, assess your training requirements, identify the appropriate training courses, conduct all lectures on-site at your facility, or at our own training room in Gloucester, oversee testing and ensure the issuance of appropriate licenses to successful candidates.

Our training standards not only meet but exceed industry standards. We do not produce “security guards” who “look good on paper” – we produce Professional Security Officers who have benefited not just from an excellent training programme but the hands-on, experiential approach of the highly qualified experts who deliver our courses – our staff. It is our unparalleled experience that sets us apart and assures our clients of unmitigated success.

Private Training & Licensing

If you are an individual interested in becoming a Security Officer or if you are already a Security Professional looking to enhance your skills and/or obtain the mandatory SIA Licensing requirements, Holmes Security is the only resource you need.

In today’s uncertain and often violent environment, the role of a Security Officer has changed. This is no longer just a job, it is a profession. As a Trained and Licensed Security Officer, you are valued for your skills, capabilities and your professional commitment to face the challenges of this important role.

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Holmes Security conducts frequent open training seminars. To view our next scheduled seminar, please refer to the calendar insert. For full details, pricing and additional information, please contact us directly by phone or email.

Training Course

We carry out a three (3) day Basic Job Training Course and a one (1) day Conflict Management Course, which makes up the full Security Officer Training Course, as instructed by the Security Industry Authority and prepared by S.I.T.O and fully supported by the NOCN (National Open College Network), B.S.I.A (British Security Industry Association) and delivered by our fully qualified Trainers.

DAYS ONE THROUGH THREE

MODULE 1
Introduction to the Security Industry and roles and responsibilities of Security Officers
Introducing the Security Officer to the industry and identifying their roles. Defining the key purpose and the key players in the Security Industry. Teaching the objectives and qualifications of a Security Officer and the importance of assignment instructions and control rooms.

MODULE 2
Customer Care and Social Skills
Knowing and understanding Customer Care and Social Skills within the role of a Security Officer. Learning the six golden rules of Customer Care and maintaining a professional image.

MODULE 3
Equality and Diversity
Discussing the important issues of diversity, equal opportunities and discrimination, and the need to know basis of the various Discrimination/Race Acts.

MODULE 4
Patrolling
Showing the officer the importance of Security patrols, identifying the various types of patrols, actions to be taken, and the appropriate equipment required when patrolling. Understanding the importance of vigilance and use of local and site knowledge when carrying out patrols.

MODULE 5
Access Control
Defining the purpose of access control and the different methods of access control. Understanding duties to be performed and what is meant by visitors from Statutory Agencies.

MODULE 6
Searching
Teaching the Security Officer his rights of search and the conditions that must be in place before searching. To know the different types of search and the procedure for personal and vehicle searches. Understanding the actions to be taken in the event of refusal of search and actions to be taken when property is found.

MODULE 7
Security and Emergency Systems
Defining the different types, and understanding the purpose of security and emergency systems, dealing with alarm activation procedures.

MODULE 8
Fire Awareness
Showing the importance of fire safety awareness in the role of a Security Officer, and having knowledge of the safety, signs and signals on their site. Training to Fire Warden Standards.

MODULE 9
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Discussing Health and Safety in the work place. Defining the main areas of Health and Safety Legislation. Understanding the responsibilities, actions and precautions to be taken when dealing with Health and Safety issues.

MODULE 10
The Law – England and Wales
Teaching the Law and its relevance to Security Officers in England and Wales. Giving the officer the understanding of civil and criminal law, arrest procedures, reporting procedures and actions to be taken when controlling evidence. To give full knowledge of the implications of the Data Protection Act.

MODULE 11
Emergencies
Understanding emergencies and emergency procedures and the importance of the role of a Security Officer in emergency situations.

MODULE 12
Communications and Reporting
Teaching the Security Officer the purpose and importance of correct communication and reporting procedures. Specialised training in report writing.

An examination on the Basic Job Training is carried out on the final session of this 3 day course.

DAY FOUR
Conflict Management
Contained within this course are the techniques and guidance required to represent current good conflict resolution practices rather than hard and fast rules, as in reality, every set of circumstances is different. The trainers undertake to make this clear to candidates and remind them that they are accountable for their actions within the law and are given the guidance to deal with moments of conflict and difficulties and how to avoid conflict, assess risk, defuse conflict and resolve conflict.


The final session of the fourth day of this course involves an examination, which like the Basic Job Training, is required to obtain the Security Officers licence.