When you start your security career, it can be quite confusing as to which profession is best for you. In this post, we aim to explain the differences between the courses we offer and find the one that works best for you. To clarify the differences between these courses, we will look at the differences betweenSecurity Officer, Security Officer Top-Up, Door Supervisor, Door Supervisor Top-up, and CCTV courses. Here at the World Security Group, it is important that we match the right people with the right qualifications, as it is our goal train people to do what they truly enjoy doing.
Security Officer
Security officers can often be confused with security guards. However, the difference between officers and guards is that the guards are focused on a particular post or patrol in a limited area, giving little autonomy to their work. However, security officer personnel can be more autonomous and make independent decisions while completing more tasks.
The Security Officer Course is designed to provide the relevant knowledge for working in the UK private security industry. With this license, you can work in corporate buildings, retail stores, malls, construction sites, banks, residential areas, cinemas and more. However, these venues do not include venues that include companies that are licensed for entertainment and liquor sales. Therefore, it is important to remember that this qualification does not qualify you to work in places such as casinos, bars and restaurants.
Responsibilities
As a security officer, it is your duty to ensure the security of the people who you work with on the site. As part of your work, you need to patrol your site to keep it safe. You also need to identify the proper functionality of buildings and equipment such as doors, windows and gates. In many cases, you are the first to respond to an incident on the premises. These incidents may include trespassing, suspicious activity, responding to emergency alerts, responding to accidents, fires and security incidents, and taking appropriate steps to eliminate threats.
Employability
According to the National Careers Service, security officer salaries range from £ 18,000 to £ 32,000 per year. The average weekly working hours are about 37 to 48 hours. Salary and time will depend on the position you are applying for and what the company offers. Potential employers range from agents and contractors to corporate internal security services. The location can be both indoors and outdoors.
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Security officer Top-Up
This course is intended for individuals who already have a Security Officer license but need to renew their qualifications. This is not just a refresher course, it is mandatory according to SIA rules to be completed. The new law was introduced in April 2021 and anyone wishing to renew their SIA license after October 1, 2021 is legally obliged to complete the top-up course. To work as a security officer, you need a valid SIA license. However, as mentioned above, this course is only for those who already have a security officer license. The reason for this requirement is that the world is changing rapidly and employees need to be informed about new risks and challenges in the profession of modern security personnel. This course also includes a Level 2 first aid course.
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Door supervisor
Basically, a door supervisor is someone who is obliged to monitor the entrance to the building and keep out unauthorized people who do not meet the entrance requirements or are not allowed on the site managed by the door supervisor. This may include restricting access to minors attempting to enter the bar, overly drunk or under the influence individuals, unauthorized people, and so on. Instructions for correct actions are taught during the course and specified by the employer. These facilities often include other
locations such as nightclubs, bars, restaurants, dormitories, and cinemas. With a door supervisor license, you can work in the same facility as the security officers, but the door supervisor is also eligible to work on the premises operating with entertainment and alcohol licenses.
Duties
The day-to-day tasks of a security officer include:
Managing crows and queues
Making sure people keep to the dress code
Check tickets
Patrol inside and outside the venue
Watch people’s behavior and deal with conflict
Physically intervene and escort people out of the venue when required
Deal with emergencies
Co-operate with police, first raiders, and management.
Employability
According to the National Careers service, the annual salary of a door supervisor fluctuates between £ 17,000 and £ 28,000, with about 33 to 35 hours a week. Salary and working time will depend on the position you are applying for and what the company offers. Potential employers range from agents and contractors to internal corporate security services. This profession is primarily outdoors. In most cases, you will need to wear a uniform that distinguishes you from the customers.
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Door supervisor Top-Up
This is a two-day course required by SIA for those who wish to renew their SIA license from October 1, 2021. Therefore, this course is suitable if you already have an SIA license but need to renew after the above mentioned date. As security positions play an important role in keeping people safe, licenses need to be up to date and notified of the changes within the industry. This course comes with a free first aid course.
CCTV
The CCTV course is suitable for those who want to work as
a CCTV operator. This role deals with using CCTV cameras to ensure the safety and security of the employer buildings and staff. The main task is to protect the sites that are being monitored through CCTV. As society faces new threats such as terrorism and knife crime, CCTV operators are becoming much more important. To reduce the crime rates, CCTV surveillance is needed so that security measures can be taken at the right time to eliminate threats.
Responsibilities
This job may look like you're all you do is looking at the screens, but it's not only that. The obligations and responsibilities of CCTV operators include public protection, asset protection, data security within the organization and CCTV data security. In addition to operating and monitoring the CCTV cameras, you are also required to report incidents that may indicate potential future crime in a timely manner or the evidence after a crime has taken place. To be good in this position, you need to have a good attention span and be able to focus on multiple screens at once.
Employability
The national average salary for CCTV operators in the UK is £ 22,208. Wages and hours vary by employer, location and contract. Potential employers range from agents and contractors to corporate internal security services. This job is solely indoors due to the technology required for this position.
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