Shahzad Ali

Are you getting ready to take your Door Supervisor or Security guard course? Taking any course where you can pass or fail is always a little nerve-wracking. And it’s one thing if you could have done better at your GCSEs. You didn’t have to pay to take those! When you decide to sign up and […]

Are you a security boss or a manager tired of searching for reliable, hard-working security guards? There have certainly been some issues recently that have hampered the supply of security guards. Let’s take a look at factors that are still making recruitment challenging.  Covid The pandemic put many security guards on the front line of […]

Once you have worked in security for some time and gained skills and experience, the opportunities are endless. You could even become the boss of your very own security business! In this blog, we’ll look at how you can do that, but let’s first discover why the security industry is booming despite an economic downturn.  […]

The construction industry is the most exciting its ever been. It’s an industry where one day you could be working with flying drones or laser technology. Apart from being innovative, being a construction worker could see you building a sports stadium or theme park. We know that the construction industry presents those in it with […]

There are more CSCS Cards then there are days of the week, so knowing what CSCS Card is right for you and your occupation can sometimes be a little confusing. So, for those in the labouring trade, what CSCS Card do you need to be able to perform your job on a construction site? What […]

For those working in the construction industry, whether it be a Bricklayer or a Plumber, apart from sharing a toolbox and a hard helmet, there is something else that most construction workers share, and that is holding a CSCS Card. Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is the leading skills certification scheme within the UK construction […]

Civvy street can be daunting. But all the skills, training and experience you have gained while serving make you an ideal candidate for the security industry.  So what makes you a perfect candidate for this exciting industry? When a survey of British Security Industry Association (BSIA) members was conducted, it was found that around 90% […]

Full disclosure. I’m a former Metropolitan Police Officer, and although I only carried a warrant card for a couple of years, the same drive to protect people and property, is the reason that I was subsequently drawn to the private security sector. Judging by the amount of former Police Officers I encounter in the industry, […]

While leaving school with a bunch of GCCE’s and A-levels is the dream for every parent for their children, the fact of the matter is, that not everyone has the academic results that they may have originally wanted. However, not having the grades is not the end of the world, as many employers look for […]

Security staff are there to serve and protect valuable assets, buildings, and people. Therefore, security staff must be honest and have a reliable past history. Background checks are an essential part of recruiting in the security industry as well as many others such as the police force, finance, education and healthcare.  When it comes to […]