Rollo Davies

You may have experience in high-end security, the police service, or other fields that may have required you to make accurate and concise reports before. In which case, I apologise for teaching you to suck eggs. Modern Reporting Systems vs. Traditional Reporting Therefore, if you use an electronic reporting system, much of the format for […]

If you are at all career-minded and want to get on in the Security Industry, you have probably already heard of CPD, but what is it, and why should you participate? CPD means Continuing Professional Development. Quite simply, it involves participating in, and recording, your security-related extracurricular activities. Anything that will expand your knowledge, expose […]

Get Licensed has been, for many years, and continues to be, a beacon of quality in the UK security training sector. For good reason, it is the premiere UK Security Industry Authority mandatory training network. Its drive to improve the industry has been spearheaded by its desire to provide the highest possible training standards for […]

Welcome to the Get Licensed security industry news and events rundown for September 2023. There’s been a lot going on so without further ado, here are the highlights. Job news: GuardPass has posted a huge number of new jobs in the last 30 days. Whatever you are searching for, this is by far the best […]

Front-line security professionals latest updates. August 2023. Reading the bulk of security industry magazines, with TheProfessionalSecurityOfficer.com being the obvious exception, is of very little interest to front line professionals. Transitioning to more relevant content, what CEO has resigned, and what company has a new sales director, really doesn’t hold a great deal of excitement for […]

It’s that time of year when thousands of students start to think about their rapidly approaching college or university adventures. Others will be embarking on their next academic chapter. Exciting times, but there are a host of situations that may expose you to danger or criminality, so it is essential to prioritise your personal safety, […]

Here are some tips to help you create an effective and eye-catching Security Officer CV. Before we get to the bones of the task, just remember that in most circumstances your CV will be read and “filtered” by some form of computer AI before it ever gets to a human. To make sure it makes […]

Why do Security Officers need to be extra cautious? Society is becoming increasingly lawless. The number and quality of front-line Police Officers is just not able to effectively enforce the law anymore so now, more than ever, ultimate responsibility for your safety rests with you. As a security officer however you have additional threats to […]

There are many different roles within the security industry, and many varied environments in which security officers will work, so when it comes to uniform, there is no such thing as “one size fits all”. See what I did there? Fashions and the preferences of clients, change from time to time. Add to this the […]

You may find your first gig daunting when you get your SIA licence. You’ll be learning the ropes, and it will take time to progress into the role. As you train, you’ll be guided by other security guards that have been working the role for some time, and you’ll learn and gain confidence in your […]