Description
Gain the essential skills and knowledge needed to work safely, legally, and confidently as a professional security officer.
MGPC Security & Training Limited delivers the Highfield Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry, a comprehensive qualification designed to prepare learners for the demands of modern security work. Security officers often operate in challenging or isolated environments, making high-quality training crucial for protecting themselves, the public, and the organisations they represent. This course equips learners with the competence required by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and covers approximately 29 contact hours (4 days) with self-study. Developed by leading security specialists, the qualification ensures participants understand industry expectations, legal responsibilities, and best practices essential to the role.
By choosing MGPC Security & Training Limited, candidates receive expert instruction, practical scenario-based training, and personalised support to build confidence and professional capability. Key topics include safe working practices, the role and responsibilities of a security officer, drug-misuse legislation, effective search procedures, queue management, and managing conflict through risk assessment and problem-solving techniques. This training provides a strong foundation for those seeking to start or advance their career within the security industry and ensures learners meet all legal standards required to apply for their SIA licence.
Individuals wishing to undertake an SIA licence-linked qualification should be aware that course durations may vary, depending on whether they hold a valid first aid certificate with at least 12 months’ remaining validity. MGPC Security & Training Limited reserves the right to decline any first aid certificates that are not from recognised accredited providers. Where a first aid course is required, this may result in an additional training day being added to the advertised schedule.
