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SIA Security Guard Licence
A Security Guard licence covers static guarding work at locations that don't sell alcohol or host licensed events — offices, retail, warehouses, hospitals, schools. It does NOT allow door work at pubs or clubs.
SIA application fee
£190
Valid for
3 years
Training time
6 days
You can work as a...
- Static guarding at offices and corporate sites
- Retail and shopping centre security
- Warehouse, depot and logistics security
- Hospital and educational facility security
- Construction site security
What you'll need
- Be 18 or over
- Right to work in the UK
- Complete an SIA-approved Security Guard course
- Pass a DBS basic disclosure
- Apply via the SIA online portal
From training to working — 4 steps
1
Choose your training path
We recommend the Door Supervisor course — it covers Security Guard duties too AND lets you work venues, giving you more job options.
2
Complete the course
Pass the assessments at the end of the course.
3
Apply to the SIA
Submit your training certificate, basic DBS, and £190 application fee online.
4
Start working
Licence arrives in 4-6 weeks. Apply directly to security firms or agencies.
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Book the training course
SIA Door Supervisor Training (recommended) — 6 days, runs across 35 venues
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