{"id":28767,"date":"2025-01-29T14:23:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T14:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/?p=28767"},"modified":"2026-02-04T07:31:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:31:30","slug":"sia-licences-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/sia-licences-guide","title":{"rendered":"What are the Types of SIA Security Licences"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Security Industry Authority (SIA)<\/a> <\/span>is the regulatory body responsible for licensing security professionals in the UK. Obtaining the appropriate SIA licence<\/a> <\/span>is important whether you’re pursuing a role in security guarding<\/a>, CCTV operation<\/a>, or<\/span> close protection<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Front Line SIA Licence<\/strong><\/h2>

A front-line SIA license<\/strong> is necessary for active security roles, such as door supervisors<\/a>,<\/span> security guards, or CCTV operators. This licence permits direct interaction with the public while performing security duties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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