In almost every country the security industry is regulated by law which lays down how individuals working in the industry must be licensed to operate. In most instances, all security guards, security guarding companies or guards with as security role must register with the authorities and obtain a license to practice. In the majority of cases, before a license will be issued, as security guard must have:
Appropriate and Approved Training
The licensing authority will normally decide what is appropriate and approved training and sometimes licenses training providers to deliver the courses. Although courses in a particular country may slightly differ in delivery from training provider to training provider, the content is more less the same. It is very important that security guards receive sufficient training in appropriate subjects to be able to operate within the law and with due regard for the safety of themselves and others with whom they may come into contact during their duties. It is also important that security guards receive some practical training in topics such as first aid, fire safety and self-defence. Knowing the theory is fine but useless without some pracitce.
Criminality Check
More often than not each security guard must undergo a criminality check which is conducted by the local police.
Renewing of license
licenses will be renewed as laid down by the local authorities.
Revocation of License
licenses may be revoked by the local authority because, for example, a security guard commits a criminal offense or the security guard is outside the proscribed age limit for security guards or they have not received the required training.
Key Personnel within Your Own Organization
It is also important that a security guard knows and can identify the key personnel within their own and the client's organizations. It is your responsibility to ensure you have this information and learn it so that embarrassing situations do not arise. Although you must be able to identify key guard such as supervisors, line managers, contracts managers and operations managers, they should not receive any special treatment from you in relation to your duties. Your role and responsibilities applies as much to them as any other guard
