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Professional security operative
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
1 yr
typical
Sector
Protective services
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
To be an organisation’s first line of defence.
What you'd do
Patrol and monitor assigned premises, sites, and access points
Control access by checking credentials, bags, and authorisations
Respond to incidents, alarms, and disturbances in a professional manner
Write accurate incident reports and maintain security logs
Monitor CCTV systems and report suspicious activity appropriately
Deliver excellent customer service to visitors, staff, and members of the public
Apply conflict de-escalation techniques to resolve situations safely
What you'd learn
SIA licence requirements and the legal powers and responsibilities of security operatives
Conflict management and physical intervention techniques
Access control, searching procedures, and visitor management
CCTV monitoring and incident recording in security operations
Fire safety, first aid, and emergency response procedures
Counter-terrorism awareness including the ACT programme
Communication and customer service skills in security environments
Ready to look for a place?
See live Professional security operative apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.