Career Pathways in Security - Physical

Progression within the Physical side of security can be difficult to understand. With our handy guide, you can find out which pathways are open to you.

Read on to find out more.

Physical Security Pathway

Entry Level
Security Officer, Patrol Guard

Typical Qualifications:

SIA Licence

GCSEs

Experience:

None/ Basic Training Provided

Skilled
Site Supervisor, Senior Guard

Typical Qualifications:

Level 3 Security Courses

ASIS Certifications

Experience:

2-5 years

Managerial
Security Manager, Facilities Security Lead

Typical Qualifications:

Level 4 Security Courses

NVQ Level 4+

CPP

Experience:

5+ years

Strategic
Head of Physical Security, Director of Risk

Typical Qualifications:

Level 6+ Security Courses

Degree in Security Management

Experience:

8-10+ years

Examples of Level 2 Qualifications include:

SIA Security Officer Course

SIA CCTV Operator Course

SIA Door Supervisor Course

Examples of Level 3 Qualifications include:

The Security Institute Advanced Certificate in Security Management

SIA Close Protection Course

Uniformed Protective Services Course

Examples of Level 4 Qualifications include:

Protective Security Adviser Qualification/Apprenticeship

Examples of Level 5 Qualifications Include:

The Security Institute Diploma in Security Management

Examples of Level 6 Qualifications include:

BSc – Cyber Security

BSc – Security, Intelligence & Cyber

BSc – Counter Terrorism, Intelligence & Cyber Crime

BSc – Crime & Security Science

Examples of Level 7 Qualifications include:

The Security Institute – Advanced Diploma in Security Management

MSc Cyber Security

MSc Cybercrime, Terrorism & Security

MA Global Security

MA National Security Studies

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