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Security officers make sure that buildings, valuables and people are safe and secure.
You must have this before you can work legally in the private security industry in any job that is on the front-line. You'll need a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence for agency and contractor jobs. Experience of working in the police or armed forces could help you get into this job.
You'll need:
Your duties will depend on where you work. You could:
With experience, you could become a supervisor, then senior or chief security officer. With further qualifications like a Level 3 Security first line manager, you could go into security management or training. You could set up your own security company.
Royal Air Force (RAF) officers manage teams of airmen and airwomen. They also carry out flying duties or work in specialist ground support.
Road traffic accident investigators carry out examinations to work out why an accident happened.
Scenes of crime officers (SOCOs) find, record and recover evidence from crime scenes.
Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.
Royal Air Force (RAF) non-commissioned aircrew fly patrols over UK airspace and take part in NATO operations.
Royal Navy officers manage ships and submarine operations and are responsible for all personnel in their command.
Our National Detective Programme is a salaried two-year training and development programme. The programme is designed to equip you with the core policing skills required in modern investigative work. Being a detective is all about how you interpret information and being able to see clues where others dont, allowing you to see below the surface.
Would you like to be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic systems in and outside simple and complex premises to protect individuals, homes and properties from risk and danger. This JTL delivered Apprenticeship will teach you.
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