The British Security Industry thrives on the talent and dedication of its employees in delivering essential services, developing exciting new products and installing high tech security and safety systems.

To support this, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) assists its Members to find high calibre employees, and encourages new talent to enter the industry. The Association also actively promotes Best Practice through strategic partnerships, the dissemination of careers information and the fostering of excellence in Human Resources expertise.

Targeting service leavers

One of the BSIA’s most beneficial relationships is that forged with the Careers Transition Partnership (CTP), which provides resettlement services for those leaving the Armed Forces. The Partnership also operates as an intermediary service for employers wishing to hire highly-skilled, committed and capable employees to aid their businesses.

Forces leavers are trained by the CTP on a number of courses specific to the requirements of the security industry. The courses on offer include Security Systems Installation (SSI) (Foundation), SSI (Basic Intruder Alarms), SSI (Advanced Intruder Alarms), SSI (Access Control and CCTV) and a dedicated training course in the art of Security Management.

All of these courses are designed to prepare service leavers for life in the private sector.

In order to match qualified service leavers with professional security companies, the BSIA will shortly be offering a new service within the Members Only area of its web site (allowing Members to source CTP service leavers available for employment in their area).

New blood in the security arena

To encourage both school and college leavers to consider a career in the private security industry, the BSIA has been working closely with the publishers of CLIPS (the Careers and Lifestyle Information System). The basic aim is to update the latter’s careers leaflet entitled: ‘Security and Community Safety’.

The leaflet cites examples of security careers right across the industry – from electronic systems installer to CCTV Control Room operator through to Cash-in-Transit courier. It also offers details of what it takes to work in this industry, what to expect in terms of job prospects and pay, how to find a security job and useful contacts. The leaflet will be available to schools and colleges this Autumn.

Human Resources issues explained

The BSIA’s Human Resources Forum is playing a key role in addressing employment and careers issues in the industry. The group meets regularly to discuss changes in employment law, share Best Practice techniques and debate topical issues.

The BSIA also continues to work closely with JobCentre Plus, and to support its recruitment company Associate Members. For further details log on at www.bsia.co.uk

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