The main responsibility of a security officer (otherwise referred to as security guards) is to maintain a safe and secure environment for facilities, customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.
Other responsibilities include:
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Safety in licensed premises is said to be an extremely important factor in the recovery of the hospitality sector, reveals a YouGov survey.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Security e-learning module.
Highlighting the mental health challenges the security profession is facing, and exploring the potential causes and solutions behind the issue.
The Working the Doors team uncovers a significant lack of training for security officers and explains why this needs to be overcome.
A new study has revealed the worrying levels of verbal and physical violence security staff receive while at work.
Skills for Security is launching a Security Officers Services Apprenticeship in Scotland, delivered by the Security Industry Training Organisation.
Jayne King has urged greater efforts in relation to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to maintain high professional standards in security.
BSIA has been celebrating the work of security officers as part of the ‘International Security Officers’ Day with its campaign #IAmAKeyWorker.
Warnings about fake IDs, hiring processes and guidance for door supervisors.
The private security company has been fined after an employee suffered life-changing injuries when he was assaulted by four individuals.
Paul Mason explains why behavioural detection training should be considered an integral part of the training and development of security personnel.
Designed for security and SIA operatives, a new online training course has been launched by PerpetuityARC Training.
