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ACS Approved Contractor · SIA's quality benchmark
Manned guarding · £14–£18/hr · London 2026
BS 7858 · 5-year employment history vetting standard
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SIA Door Supervisor licence · £190 application fee
Close protection · £350–£600/day market rate
Mobile patrol · 4 visits/night · from £80
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400,000+ SIA licensed officers currently active in the UK
Key holding · from £60/month per premises
SIA licence required before first shift · no exceptions
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ACS Approved Contractor · SIA's quality benchmark
Manned guarding · £14–£18/hr · London 2026
BS 7858 · 5-year employment history vetting standard
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SIA Door Supervisor licence · £190 application fee
Close protection · £350–£600/day market rate
Mobile patrol · 4 visits/night · from £80
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400,000+ SIA licensed officers currently active in the UK
Key holding · from £60/month per premises
SIA licence required before first shift · no exceptions
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How Securisignal Works

Two audiences. One hub.

Whether you're hiring security or entering the industry, Securisignal cuts through the noise in three steps.

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For Hirers

Tell us what you need

Service type, location, contract length. Filter by ACS accreditation, BS 7858 vetting, and sector speciality. Compare three matched companies with pricing benchmarks included.

The Signal

Securisignal checks the field

ACS status, insurance verification, BS 7858 compliance, HMRC employer record — cross-checked against the SIA's live register before any company appears in results.

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For Entrants

Map your route in

Pick the right SIA licence for your situation. Find an approved training provider. Understand the costs, timelines, and earning potential — from first application to first shift.

The Rate Benchmark

Know your costs.
Before they quote.

Current market rates, accreditation costs, and vetting standards — updated quarterly. Bookmark this page before you call anyone.

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Service Rates

Manned Guarding£14–£18/hr
Door Supervision£16–£22/hr
Event Security£12–£17/hr
Close Protection£350–£600/day
Mobile Patrol (4 visits)£80–£140/night
Key Holding£60–£100/mo

London/SE rates · 2026 benchmarks

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What to Check

ACS accreditationVerify on SIA site
BS 7858 vettingAsk for confirmation
Public liability (min)£5M cover
Employer liability£10M cover
Officer SIA licenceCheck licence number
TUPE obligationsAsk if applicable

Hirer's due diligence checklist · 2026

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Red Flags

No ACS accreditationWalk away
Quote below £10/hrNot NMW-compliant
No BS 7858 vettingEscalate
No written contractRefuse
Can't check officer licenceTerminate shift
No public liability proofDo not proceed

Securisignal hirer guidance · 2026

Quick Reference

Verify any SIA licence in 30 seconds

Every licensed officer has a unique SIA licence number. Check it on the SIA's public register before any shift starts.

Manned Guard
SG licence
Door Super.
DS licence
Close Prot.
CP licence
CCTV Op.
CV licence
Not sure?
→ Check SIA ↓

The Directory

ACS-verified companies

Every listing independently checked. ACS status verified against the live SIA register.

ACS ✓ BS 7858

Megaforce Security

London · National coverage

SpecialityManned, Events, Retail LP
ACS status✓ Verified
Insurance✓ £5M+ PL
Guarding rate (est.)£14–£17/hr
★★★★ (312)
ACS ✓ CP Specialist

Caleb Alexander & Assoc.

London · South East

SpecialityClose Protection, Corporate
ACS status✓ Verified
Insurance✓ £10M+ PL
CP day rate (est.)£400–£600/day
★★★★★ (189)
ACS ✓ Signal Pick

Embassy Solutions

London · Midlands

SpecialityConcierge, CCTV, Residential
ACS status✓ Verified
Insurance✓ £5M+ PL
Concierge rate (est.)£15–£18/hr
★★★★★ (451)
ACS ✓ National

G4S Security Solutions

UK-wide · Enterprise contracts

SpecialityFacilities, Critical Infrastructure
ACS status✓ Verified
Insurance✓ £20M+ PL
Min. contract12 months typically
★★★★ (872)
ACS ✓

Titan Security Europe

London · Events specialist

SpecialityEvents, Festivals, Venues
ACS status✓ Verified
Insurance✓ £5M+ PL
Event rate (est.)£13–£16/hr
★★★★★ (234)
ACS ✓ Est. 1993

Kingdom Services Group

National · Retail & FM

SpecialityRetail LP, FM, Mobile
ACS status✓ Verified
Insurance✓ £10M+ PL
Retail LP rate (est.)£12–£15/hr
★★★★ (167)

SIA Licence Guide

Your route in.
Mapped properly.

The UK security industry employs 400,000+ licensed officers and is growing. Every route starts with the right SIA licence — there are six types, and picking the right one from the start saves time and money.

  • Covers all six SIA licence types with costs and timelines
  • Find SIA-approved training providers near you
  • Realistic earnings from year 1 through to senior / CP level
  • DBS, right to work, and vetting — what to prepare (full guide coming soon)
Launching soon

Informational only — verify all requirements directly with the SIA before applying.

Pick the right licence for your situation

Door Supervisor Most Versatile
£800–£1,200
6–10 days training · covers guarding AND venue door work · £190 SIA fee
Security Guard Entry Point
£500–£750
4–6 days training · manned guarding roles only · £190 SIA fee
Close Protection Advanced — Level 3
£3,000–£5,000
28 days residential · prior experience required · day rate £350–£600+

Illustrative costs · verify with SIA-approved training providers

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