Security
Close Protection Officer.
Protect people, not places.
£300–£350/day
typical pay
6–10 weeks
zero to first shift
SIA CP licence
entry ticket
Market day-rate framing, 2026
The work
What you actually do
»Decide who comes in and keep the room safe
»Read the crowd and calm conflict early
»Record incidents and work with police and CCTV
453,261 licensed professionals, a legal demand floor under every venue, and Martyn's Law arriving in 2027.
Become one
The pathway, four steps
1
Train
The course that earns your entry ticket: SIA CP licence.
2
Pass
Expert trainers, mock exams in GuardPass, retake support.
3
Get certified
Your certificate is issued by Frontline College, verified in one register.
4
Work
Jobs and shifts in GuardPass. Zero to first shift: 6–10 weeks.
The training
Courses for this role
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