Working in the Security Industry

Security work means protecting property, goods, money, individuals and communities. Some organisations, such as certain shops, banks, local authorities and airports, employ their own staff; others hire security firms. Entry requirements vary, but having the right personal qualities is very important for all jobs.

In this webinar, we will cover:

• An overview of the security industry

• Job market information on security work in the West Midlands region - who employs security staff, pay levels and where security operatives work

• The full range of job roles including security officers/guards, CCTV operators, cyber security work, door supervisors and also higher- level careers for those who want to progress within the industry, or those who enter with university level qualifications

• The licences required to work in security and how to find the training you need to gain them

• Where to find job vacancies

• The personal qualities and skills required

All webinars are delivered via Microsoft Teams.

For new customers, we recommend that you have an appointment with a National Careers Service adviser before the webinar takes place.

In the appointment the careers adviser will help you to:

• explore different careers and options

• review your strengths, skills and develop your career goals

• plan your next steps

• make the best use of high-quality, career-related tools

• understand the local job market

• access learning, training, apprenticeship and employment opportunities, including making applications

• develop your CV, interview skills and job searching techniques

• implement your plan of action.

By giving us your personal information you are consenting to be contacted by telephone or email by the National Careers Service to arrange an appointment with a careers adviser prior to the webinar.