A SIA badge is a required element to working a number of jobs within the security industry. These jobs are as followed:
- Security Guarding
- Door Supervisor
- Close Protection
- Public space surveillance
- Key Holding
- Vehicle Immobiliser
- Cash and Valuables in Transit
- Manned Guarding
If you are looking to work in any of these areas then by law you require to train and apply for an SIA badge. The question is how do you apply and study the necessary material to receive your SIA Badge? There are three stages involved in obtaining this SIA Badge. They are as followed:
Step 1:
Book onto a training course. These are typically help right across the country and are easy to book onto. It is essential you receive this training as this will help you significantly when attempting to pass the SIA Badge exam. Without training you will struggle with the examination questions and this will go against you when trying to achieve the SIA Badge.
Step 2:
The next step is to put yourself forward for the SIA Badge exam. The exam is tailored towards the specific part of security you are looking to enter. For example: If you were looking to study ‘Door supervision’ then some of the modules will be tailored towards Door supervision so it’s essential you get the specialised training to pass this exam. There will be some similar modules however which are generic to the overall SIA Badge scheme. All modules should be successfully passed in order to qualify for your SIA Badge.
Step 3:
Following success in your training and SIA Badge exam you will be to send a firm application for the license you require. Make sure you send all the supporting documents and fill in the entire form. Typically the processing of the SIA Badge license will take around 6 weeks. Following this you should receive your full SIA Badge through the post to the address you used on the application process.
When should I wear my badge?
By law the badge should be worn at all times when working. Failure to show the badge when asked can result in fine or the disqualification of the SIA licence. Make sure you wear the badge every time you leave the house to go to work.