{"id":8989,"date":"2023-07-19T08:44:49","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T08:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/?p=8989"},"modified":"2026-02-09T08:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T08:53:43","slug":"what-is-sia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/what-is-sia","title":{"rendered":"What is SIA? Understanding the Security Industry Authority"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8989\" class=\"elementor elementor-8989\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c42a75 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c42a75\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf7cb40\" data-id=\"bf7cb40\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7121256 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7121256\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SIA stands for \u2018Security Industry Authority, and it is responsible for regulating the private security industry in the UK.<\/p><p>In the UK, under the <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Private Security Industry Act, to work legally in<\/span> the private security sector, individuals must have an SIA licence. It is illegal to engage in security-related work without this licence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f148db elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f148db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Does SIA Do?<\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIA aims to protect the public and regulate the security industry through licensing to raise standards in the industry<\/span><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main duty of the SIA is to raise standards in private security and to ensure the protection of citizens and the regulation of the security industry through licensing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7856bdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7856bdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What is an SIA Licence?<\/h2><p>An SIA Licence, also known as a Security Industry Authority Licence, is a legal requirement for individuals working in specific roles within the private security industry in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-153e20d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"153e20d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Types of SIA Licences<\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SIA <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provides two major categories of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">licences: <\/span><b>front-line and non-front-line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c52fa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c52fa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Front-Line Licences<\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SIA provides front-line licences to people undertaking jobs that involve direct contact with the public<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or involve on-site security duties. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such licences are necessary for professionals such as <\/span><b>Door Supervisors, Security Guards, Close Protection Officers, and Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) Operators<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/licences\/door-supervisor-licence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIA Door Supervisor Licence<\/span><\/a><\/span><b>:<\/b><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This licence is held by individuals who want to work in licensed and unlicensed premises.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The licence allows candidates to work in bars, restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Security Guarding Licence<\/strong>: For individuals wishing to work legally as security guards in shops, malls, and office buildings.<\/li><li><strong>Close Protection Licence<\/strong>: For anyone who wants to work legally as a Close Protection Officer (CPO) or Bodyguard, protecting celebrities, VIPs or high net-worth individuals.<\/li><li><strong>CCTV Operator Licence<\/strong>: For individuals looking for an SIA CCTV License to pursue a career as a CCTV operator in control rooms within businesses, shopping malls, airports, and local councils.<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Front-line licence holders are trained to perform security-related duties and to ensure the safety and well-being of people in different environments<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These licences play a crucial role in maintaining security standards and protecting individuals and properties from potential threats.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e379df5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e379df5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Non-Front-Line Licences<\/h2><p>A non-frontline licence is for individuals responsible for supervising, managing, or employing individuals involved in licensable activities. This SIA license is typically issued in the form of a formal letter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aec54a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aec54a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Requirements for an SIA Licence<br \/><\/strong><\/h2><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12988 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/requirement-for-an-sia-licence-1024x586.jpg\" alt=\"requirements for an sia licence\" width=\"800\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/requirement-for-an-sia-licence-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/requirement-for-an-sia-licence-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/requirement-for-an-sia-licence-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/requirement-for-an-sia-licence-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/requirement-for-an-sia-licence.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><ul><li>To be 18 years old<\/li><li>Pass an ID check<\/li><li>Undergo a criminal records check<\/li><li>Be eligible to work in the UK<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>This does not necessarily mean that if you have a criminal past or are not legally permitted to work in the UK, you will not be able to get an SIA licence<\/strong>. It will depend on your particular circumstances, and each application is handled individually.<\/p><p>Various training programs, including first-aid, will be required of you as you apply for your SIA licence. Ensure you have all the required paperwork and accurate information because applying for an SIA licence costs \u00a3184 and is non-refundable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00aaa0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00aaa0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>List of SIA Licence Training Courses<\/h2><ul><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">SIA Door Supervisor Training Course<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">SIA Security Guard Training Course<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Emergency First Aid At Work (EFAW)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">First Aid at Work Training<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">SIA CCTV Operator Training Course<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">SIA Top-Up Training for Door Supervisors<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">SIA Top-Up Training for Security Guards<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>Please be aware that key-holding licences do not require formal education or training. Some courses from the above list will also need first-aid training.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec9713c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ec9713c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n\r\n<head>\r\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\r\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\r\n    <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/bootstrap@4.6.2\/dist\/css\/bootstrap.min.css\"\r\n        integrity=\"sha384-xOolHFLEh07PJGoPkLv1IbcEPTNtaed2xpHsD9ESMhqIYd0nLMwNLD69Npy4HI+N\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\r\n    <style>\r\n        .banner-blue {\r\n            border-radius: 10px;\r\n            overflow: hidden;\r\n            border: 2px solid #ccc; \r\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); \r\n            background-color: #fdf9ee;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n\r\n        .book-now {\r\n            color: white;\r\n            background-color: #DF3D52;\r\n            border: none;\r\n            padding: 15px 60px;\r\n            border-radius: 5px;\r\n            cursor: pointer;\r\n            font-size: 20px;\r\n            text-decoration: none;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .book-now:hover {\r\n            \/*text-decoration: none;*\/\r\n            color: white;\r\n            background-color: #c33f50;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n   \r\n\r\n    <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n\r\n<body>\r\n    <div class=\"banner-blue\">\r\n            <div class=\"row p-0\">\r\n                <div class=\"col-md-7 py-4 pl-4 pr-2\">\r\n                    <h4 class=\"pl-2 font-weight-bold\">Get your Legal SIA Licence by signing up for our SIA Security  courses<\/h4>\r\n                            <h5 class=\"pl-2 font-weight-normal mb-3\">Security Courses<\/h5>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/courses\/security\" class=\"book-now ml-2 py-2 px-3\">Book Now<\/a>\r\n                            \r\n                   <!--This is new Code Start-->\r\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\r\n<p class=\"m-0\">Rated <b>Excellent<\/b><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"d-flex\">\r\n<i class=\"las la-star\" style=\"color:#00b67a; font-size:26px;\"><\/i>\r\n<i class=\"las la-star\" style=\"color:#00b67a; font-size:26px;\"><\/i>\r\n<i class=\"las la-star\" style=\"color:#00b67a; font-size:26px;\"><\/i>\r\n<i class=\"las la-star\" style=\"color:#00b67a; font-size:26px;\"><\/i>\r\n<i class=\"las la-star\" style=\"color:#00b67a; font-size:26px;\"><\/i>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"m-0\">on major review sites<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <!--This is new Code End-->\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-100 h-100\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sia-security-cta-banner.webp\" alt=\"sia-security-course-cta-banner\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- TrustBox script -->\r\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/widget.trustpilot.com\/bootstrap\/v5\/tp.widget.bootstrap.min.js\" async><\/script>\r\n    <!-- End TrustBox script -->\r\n\r\n    <script src=\"https:\/\/code.jquery.com\/jquery-3.5.1.slim.min.js\"><\/script>\r\n    <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/@popperjs\/core@2.11.6\/dist\/umd\/popper.min.js\"><\/script>\r\n    <script src=\"https:\/\/stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com\/bootstrap\/4.5.2\/js\/bootstrap.min.js\"><\/script>\r\n<\/body>\r\n\r\n<\/html>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a795d25 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a795d25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SIA Licence Renewal<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unless you possess a Front Line Vehicle Immobiliser Licence, which must be renewed annually, your SIA licence will expire after 3 years. You must reapply to work lawfully when your current licence expires or is about to expire. It is crucial to maintain your SIA licence because you cannot legally work as a security operative without one, which would limit your employment options.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Learn the SIA Licence Renewal process in detail by reading our blog post, \u201c<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/guide-to-sia-licence-renewal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stay SIA Licenced: Your Guide to Your SIA Licence Renewal<\/a><\/span>.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As SIA licences do not automatically renew, you must track when your licence will expire. You must manually renew it if you want to keep performing the same job after your current licence expires.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Up to four months before the expiration of your current licence, you may apply for an SIA licence renewal<\/strong>. As soon as possible, submit your renewal application because doing so lowers the possibility of a delay that could interfere with your capacity to work. Any remaining time on your current licence will be added to your new one, and your new licence will be valid as soon as SIA grants it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Hurak offers a convenient SIA licence renewal application service to simplify the process. Click on the links below and get a hassle-free licence renewal.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/licences\/security-guard-licence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIA Security Guard Licence<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/licences\/door-supervisor-licence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIA Door Supervisor Licence<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/licences\/close-protection-licence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIA Close Protection Licence<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/licences\/cctv-licence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCTV Licence<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8b514a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8b514a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>SIA Licence Revocation<\/h2><p>Your SIA licence could be withdrawn for the following reasons:<\/p><ul><li>Your licence has been used in connection with fake identification or false documents.<\/li><li>Someone other than you has engaged in licensable conduct while using the licence.<\/li><li>You do not possess the training credentials you stated you did on your application.<\/li><li>You\u2019re punished for a relevant offence with a conviction, caution, warning, absolute or conditional discharge, or admonishment.<\/li><li>You disregard or refuse to complete the training that SIA has ordered you to do.<\/li><li>According to data held by the SIA, you are not a fit and proper individual to have a licence.<\/li><\/ul><p>The SIA will notify you of the decision in writing and ask for additional information in the letter. After that, you\u2019ll have 21 days to reply to this revocation letter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a06c66a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a06c66a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>SIA Licence Suspension<\/h2><p>SIA licence suspensions take effect right away. This means if SIA has suspended your licence, even if you work for an approved contractor, you are not permitted to engage in any licensable activity. Suspension is not a typical course of action for the SIA unless there is a clear and present threat to public safety that demands action.<\/p><p>Suppose SIA decides it is essential to suspend your licence, similar to when a licence is revoked. In that, case, they will send you a letter explaining their decision, which will take immediate effect. After that, you will have 21 days to use your right to appeal to a Magistrates\u2019 Court or to inform them if their assessment contained factual mistakes.<\/p><p>A licence that has been suspended will remain so until the issue is rectified.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-336b8bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"336b8bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to Work in the Security Sector<\/h2><p>If you&#8217;re considering a career in the security sector as a <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/sia-door-supervisor-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Door Supervisor<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/course\/sia-security-guard-training-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Security Guard<\/a>,<\/span> or <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/courses\/cctv-operator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCTV Operator<\/a>,<\/span> obtaining an SIA licence is essential.<\/p><p>To get an SIA licence, you must complete a specific course. After completing the course, you can <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/apply-for-an-sia-licence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apply for an SIA licence<\/a> <\/span>and start working in the security sector.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21a3fcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21a3fcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Wrapping Up: What is SIA?<\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Security Industry Authority (SIA) regulates the private security industry in the UK.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being an SIA licenced holder gives you the opportunity to serve in the private security industry as a licensed security operative<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and offers the potential to advance your career with better job opportunities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SIA stands for \u2018Security Industry Authority, and it is responsible for regulating the private security industry in the UK. 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