Security
Security Officer.
Corporate, retail and static sites.
£13.65/hr
typical pay
3–6 weeks
zero to first shift
SIA DS or SG licence
entry ticket
England average, Indeed, Aug 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 DS or SG 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: 3–6 weeks.
The training
Courses for this role
Keep going
This role starts a Specialist track.
Five courses, any order, and the Frontline Security Specialist title is yours: free, automatic, verified, with the badge in GuardPass.
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