Industry & Roles
The regulated foundations of UK private security — the SIA, your licence, your scope, and how you sit alongside other agencies. Start here if you're new to the trade.
13 free lessons in this pillar.
All Industry & Roles lessons
Welcome to the private security industry (UK)
10 min · Day 1
What the SIA does and why it exists
10 min · Day 2
Front-line vs non-front-line roles
15 min · Day 3
Door Supervisor — role, scope and limits
10 min · Day 4
Security Guard — role, scope and limits
10 min · Day 5
CCTV operator — role and licensing basics
15 min · Day 6
Working with the police and other agencies
10 min · Day 7
Equality, diversity and professionalism
10 min · Day 8
Personal conduct, integrity and PACE
15 min · Day 9
Sector overview: retail, events, corporate, transport
10 min · Day 10
Your SIA card: rights and renewals
12 min · Day 9
Working alongside the police professionally
12 min · Day 18
Professionalism: the small things that count
12 min · Day 27