I want to start my own security business, like watching properties, industrial estates, schools ect, driving around through the day and night keeping a watch on them, can anyone tell me how I would go about starting this and does anyone know if I have to have checks done by the police or counvil or anything? Would be grateful of anyones help!
Thanks
Sam (",)
2007-03-08 22:14:23 · 3 answers · asked by Sam1 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Firstly, you must receive adequate training in the security industry at least to the BTEC Level 2. This involves an intensive course spanning about five days after which you write the prescribed exam. If you are successful, you will be awarded a certificate. That takes you to the next step which is applying for the licence from the SIA; the agency responsible for regulating the security industry in the UK. Proves of ID and address are required because Security Check will be carried out on you. It is illegal to work in the security industry without a licence. After obtaining your licence, you can now register your company and start operating . Make sure you do your home work properly because poor planning can lead to failure.
Visit: www.thesia.org.uk for more information
2007-03-11 07:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Security clearance.
Bondable.
Experience in electronic security systems.
You have to be ready for clients with any kind of request, and you have to be able to make installations of equipment. This usually requires a certification in security system installation.
2007-03-08 22:19:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go work for someone else for three to five years. Keep your eyes and ears open. This way, you will learn everything you need to know...
2007-03-09 02:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by NC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋