Why get an SIA Licence?
Getting your SIA licence with Securitas UK means more than meeting a requirement — it’s your first step into a career with purpose. We don’t just help you qualify; we invest in your growth, offering expert support, real-life experience, and a pathway to long-term opportunities. With us, you’re not just gaining a licence — you’re unlocking your potential in a company that beyond just developing in a role, we invest in people to thrive personally, to whatever route you want to explore with us.
Routes to working with us in security
As an approved contractor, we ensure each one of our security professionals are ready to deliver exceptional service to our clients - we provide industry leading training and ensure each professional has an SIA licence, ready to help make the world a safer place.
There are two routes to obtaining an SIA licence:
“I have an SIA Licence already”
We often have people join us with an SIA Licence already, and that's our route 1 -
- Hold a licence
- Undertake our refresher course (Every 3 years, the length of your course will depend on the licence you hold)
- Be ready to work on-site
“But, what if I don’t have a Licence yet?”
We’re glad you asked! We are always open to new security professionals joining Securitas, that’s why we have our route 2 -
- Complete your first aid training (with us)
- Complete a 1 week Security Guard course - 4 days online training and 1 day classroom based.
- Be ready to work on-site with our clients!
Take the leap and make the move!
What we can offer you
- Access to 1000s of online learning modules, accessible anytime, anywhere - over 30+ security focused topics designed by industry professionals which we are continuously adding to!
- Development and upskilling from day one, we invest in our people - Access routes to progression via our Level 3 First line manager, ILM 3, 5 and 7 and so much more.
- Real time, natural progression routes across the business through Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
- Regional and site based training teams to deliver award winning training programmes all crafted by active security sector professionals.
- Mentorship and guidance from day 1 via our online active approved mentor directory.
A career in security might not be where you expected to land — but it could be exactly where you’re meant to be. Many of our best people have come from backgrounds like customer service, nursing, retail, or hospitality. Why? Because the skills that matter most — empathy, communication, staying calm under pressure, and putting people first — are the ones you already have. If you’re ready for a meaningful change, we’re ready to help you make it.
