Who Needs a License?
 
The following sectors within the security industry require a licence and they can only be obtained by engaging on a formal accredited training course:
 

• Door Supervisors (contractors and in house)
• Man guards (contractors only)
• Cash and Valuables (contractors only)
• Public Space CCTV operates (contractors only)
• Close Protection (contractors only)
• Security Consultants (contractors only)
• Private investigators (contractors only)

 
 Overview of Licensed Personnel
 
The following examples explain which security roles require a security licence:

• Guarding premises or property
• Guarding at building sites and guards in supermarkets and shopping centres.
• Security staff and Stewards at entertainment venues, concerts, sporting events, demonstrations, festivals, protests or similar events whose duties are to guard against disorder, protect property and maintain order in general.
• Guarding people against harm (Close Protection)
• Working as a store detective