Protective security adviser

Level

Higher

Length

1.8 yr

typical

Sector

Protective services

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

To provide protective security advice incorporating cyber, personnel, physical and technical disciplines with a converged approach.

Conduct site security surveys and risk assessments

Advise managers on security policies and procedures

Investigate security incidents and write up findings

Deliver security awareness briefings to staff

Liaise with police, government agencies, and contractors

Review and update security plans in line with changing threats

Risk assessment frameworks and threat analysis techniques

Physical security principles including access control and surveillance

Personnel security vetting and insider threat awareness

Relevant legislation such as the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act

How to write clear security plans and briefing documents

Stakeholder communication and influencing skills

Ready to look for a place?

See live Protective security adviser apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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