Are you a door supervisor or a security guard? The SIA have made some changes to the training you need before you can get a front line SIA licence. Watch the short video below and visit https://www.gov.uk/
Congratulations to our September Employee of the Month, Robert Sharp. Robert works nightshift at lots of our Local Testing sites across Fife and the East of Scotland. Once the event season is in full swing Robert is a regular security officer ensuring the build and break of event sites are fully secured providing our clients with reassurance and secure asset management. Well Done, Robert!!
Important information for anyone whose Security Industry Authority licence is due for renewal this year: If you submit your renewal application before 01 October 2021, there is no need for a first aid qualification or top-up training. More information can be found >> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/…/sia-training-cha…
Dealing with members of the public can often be challenging and can result in you potentially placing yourself in harm’s way: The SIA have published guidance for Door Supervisors on how to protect yourself and others >> https://www.gov.uk/…/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-gui…
As lockdown restrictions begin to lift it is natural for this to effect our mental health and wellbeing in different ways. The Samaritans have put together some tips for your physical and mental wellbeing which you may find helpful during this transitional time. https://www.samaritans.org/
Congratulations to our August Employee of the Month, Warren Barot. Warren joined the company as a safety steward and initially worked at many of our sporting client’s stadia. Looking to expand his role within the industry Warren was selected by the management team to undertake SIA training to expand his opportunities. After successful completing the SIA Door Supervisor training Warrens diverse nature and work ethic enables him to now work for a variety of our clients from prestigious events such as the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship to our well established manned guarding clients as well as remaining involved with our events division. Keep up the good work. Well Done, Warren!
Security Scotland’s Events Division are delighted to be awarded the contract for this year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is one of the richest golf tournaments on the European Tour. It is played in September, on three different links courses, centred on the "home of golf", St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. The tournament is played to a pro-am Team format, with each team consisting of one amateur and one professional. The three course rotation consists of The Old Course at St Andrews, Carnoustie Golf Links and Kingsbarns Golf Links. To increase interest in the event, many of the amateurs are well known personalities from the worlds of sport and entertainment. These have included Ian Botham, Boris Becker, Michael Douglas, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Vaughan, Matthew Pinsent, Hugh Grant, Justin Timberlake, Michael Phelps and Shane Warne. Eddie Tobin, Security Scotland’s Group Managing Director commented, “this is a fantastic, prestigious championship for
Security Scotland were delighted to be recently working alongside our colleagues at Pace Prestige Services Ltd (PPS), at this year’s Pride of Scotland Awards 2021 at Hopetoun House on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The Daily Record Pride of Scotland Awards, in partnership with TSB, celebrate Scots who are transforming the lives of the people around them. Nominated by the public, the winners were from all walks of life, of all ages, and from all over the country. Their awe-inspiring achievements were celebrated at the star-studded event hosted by Kirsty Gallagher and Nicky Campbell and included a host of celebrities from the music, sports, film and reality TV world. Our staff were deployed in all the key areas which included red carpet, backstage and artist routes as well as assisting with the guest arrival traffic management. We worked closely with the PPS Management to ensure a seamless operation was delivered throughout the evening.
The Security Industry Authority have made some changes to the training you need to take before you can get a front line SIA licence. They have created a flowchart that explains the training for door supervisors and security guards >> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/…/sia-training-cha…
The Security Industry Authority have published new guidance to support door supervisors who are returning to work as lockdown restrictions are eased and for those who are new to the role. The SIA guidance focuses on good practice that reflects the training received by door supervisors. It is designed to help them to continue to protect the public and keep themselves safe. For more information visit >> https://www.gov.uk/…/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-gui…