Security employers check your SIA licence before anything else, then your sites, incident handling and report writing. This example is for a security officer who has worked retail and corporate sites. Put your licence type and expiry near the top, and keep incident examples factual.
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Example security officer CV
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Kwame Asante
Security Officer · SIA licensed (Security Guarding, CCTV) · London · kwame.asante@example.com · 07700 900364
Personal statement
SIA-licensed security officer with four years' experience on retail and corporate sites. Calm and firm in conflict, thorough on patrols and accurate in incident reports. Holds an SIA Security Guarding licence, a CCTV licence and first aid. Looking for a security supervisor role.
Experience
Security Officer, Sentinel Site Services, for a central London office, London (Apr 2024 - Present)
Run front-of-house access control for an office of 1,200 staff, including visitor passes and contractor checks.
Patrol the building to an agreed schedule and log findings on the patrol system.
Monitor CCTV and respond to alarms, following site procedures.
Write clear incident reports; two were used by the client in insurance claims without changes.
Retail Security Officer, Sentinel Site Services, for a high street retailer, London (Sep 2022 - Mar 2024)
Deterred theft through visible patrols and customer service at the door.
Handled aggressive customers calmly and safely, using de-escalation first.
Worked with the store manager and local police on repeat offenders.
Education
Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry, Accredited awarding body, 2022
Level 2 Award for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance), Accredited awarding body, 2023
Training and certifications
SIA licence: Security Guarding (front line), Security Industry Authority, Valid to 2027
SIA licence: CCTV (Public Space Surveillance), Security Industry Authority, Valid to 2028
Emergency First Aid at Work, Accredited first aid provider, 2025
Access control, Patrols, CCTV monitoring, Conflict management, Incident reporting, Customer service, Health and safety
A security officer personal statement to adapt
SIA-licensed security officer with four years' experience on retail and corporate sites. Calm and firm in conflict, thorough on patrols and accurate in incident reports. Holds an SIA Security Guarding licence, a CCTV licence and first aid. Looking for a security supervisor role.
Key skills for a security officer CV
Conflict management - De-escalation first, and safe, lawful action when needed.
Observation - Spotting suspicious behaviour and hazards on patrols.
Report writing - Clear, factual incident reports that can be used as evidence.
Access control - Checking passes, managing visitors and contractors.
CCTV - Monitoring cameras and responding to alarms.
Customer service - Front-of-house security is often the first face people see.
Reliability - Long, early or night shifts, often alone.
What a UK security officer CV needs
SIA licence type and expiry - Security Guarding, Door Supervisor, CCTV or Close Protection. Most front-line security work needs the right SIA licence.
Licence-linked training - The Level 2 award for your licence, and first aid, which is part of the training for security guarding and door supervisor licences.
Sites you have worked - Retail, corporate, events, hospitals, construction or night-time economy.
Vetting - Some sites need BS 7858 screening or security clearance. Say if you have passed it.
Counter terrorism awareness - ACT Awareness e-learning is free and shows you take public safety seriously.
Achievement bullets to adapt
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Ran access control for an office of 1,200 staff, including visitor and contractor checks.
Wrote incident reports used by the client in insurance claims without changes.
Reduced repeat theft at a retail site by working with the store and local police.
Handled aggressive customers safely, using de-escalation first.
Completed every scheduled patrol and logged findings on the patrol system.
Security Officer CV questions
Do I need an SIA licence to be a security officer?
For most front-line security work in the UK, yes. You need the licence that matches the job, such as Security Guarding or Door Supervisor, which means passing the approved training first.
Should I put my SIA licence number on my CV?
You can give the licence type and expiry date. Employers check the SIA register themselves, and many ask for your licence number on the application form.
How do I write a security CV with no experience?
Lead with your SIA licence and training, then customer service, armed forces, events or any job where you dealt with people calmly under pressure.