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Is there a fine if I work and don’t have an SIA licence?

Why you need a licence to work in security

Updated over 2 months ago

Working in Security? You Need an SIA Licence!

It's a legal requirement to hold an SIA licence to work in the security industry.


What Happens if You Don’t Have One?

The maximum penalty for working without an SIA licence is a hefty £5,000 fine. With some cases resulting in facing prison time.



Can I Still Use My SIA Licence if It Has Expired?

An SIA Licence expires after 3 years, if your licence is expired, you must renew your licence before you continue working.



How to Renew Your SIA Badge:

If you are renewing your SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guard Licence, you need to do a Refresher Top-up Training before applying for a renewal.


Top-up Refresher Training for Door Supervisors:

Course Duration: 2 days


Top-up Refresher Training for Security Officers/Guards:

Course Duration: 1 day

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