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Security Officer CV example (UK)
A security officer CV that puts your SIA licence first, then patrols, access control, CCTV and calm incident handling.
Example CV profile
SIA-licensed security officer ([Security Guarding / Door Supervisor] licence, expiry [month year]) with experience on [retail / corporate / construction] sites. Calm and observant, confident with access control, patrols and CCTV, and writes clear incident reports.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- SIA licence (type and expiry)
- Access control & visitor management
- Mobile and static patrols
- CCTV monitoring
- Incident & daily occurrence reports
- Conflict management
- Emergency & fire procedures
- First aid at work
Example experience bullet points
- Controlled access to a [type] site with [n] staff, checking passes and signing in visitors and contractors.
- Carried out scheduled patrols, logging checks on the patrol system and reporting faults and hazards.
- Defused confrontations calmly using conflict management training, involving police only when needed.
- Wrote clear incident reports used by the client and, on one occasion, by police as evidence.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- SIA licence – [type], expiry [date]
- Level 2 SIA licence-linked qualification (Security Officer or Door Supervisor) – year
- Emergency First Aid at Work – year
- CCTV (Public Space Surveillance) licence (if held)
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
SIA licence · security officer · access control · patrols · CCTV · incident reports · conflict management · door supervisor
Tips for a security officer CV
- Put your SIA licence type and expiry in your profile. Employers can't deploy you without it.
- Say which sites you've covered: retail, corporate, events, construction or hospitals.
- Mention nights, weekends and a driving licence if you have them; mobile patrol jobs ask.
- Give one real example of handling an incident calmly.
Pay varies by employer, region and experience. The official sources below give typical ranges. Salary checker (ONS data).
Official sources and further reading
FAQs
Can I apply for security jobs before my SIA licence arrives?
Some employers will interview you while your licence application is processed, but you can't work licensable roles until it's granted. Say on your CV that it's applied for and when.
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