Security guard CV template

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• A matching cover letter in the same design
• A4, laid out for UK applications
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What to put on a security guard CV

Security companies need to confirm your licence and screen your history before they can put you on a site. This security guard CV template has a dark header band with your SIA licence and first aid up front, followed by the sites you have covered and the shift patterns you work. It suits security officers, door supervisors, CCTV operators and site supervisors, and has no photo.

It is laid out on A4 for UK applications. Fill it in and preview every page for free with no account needed. Pay £4.99 once to download it as PDF and Word, with a matching cover letter included. If you move into a supervisor or control room role later, switch to any other template at any time without losing a word.

Put licence details first

Give your SIA licence type, such as security guarding, door supervision or public space surveillance (CCTV), plus the licence number and expiry date. Employers check the SIA register, so make sure the details match.

Show a full work history

Most security employers screen staff to BS 7858, which checks your recent history in detail. Give the month and year for every job and explain any gaps, such as study, travel or time out of work.

Describe sites and duties

Name the kinds of site, such as retail, corporate offices, construction, events or hospitals, and your duties, like patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring, key holding and incident reports.

List training and extras

Emergency First Aid at Work, conflict management, fire marshal training and physical intervention all help. Add a full driving licence and a CSCS card if you work on construction sites.

Say which shifts you work

Days, nights, weekends, long shifts and short notice cover are all common in security. State what you can do so a scheduler can place you quickly.

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Questions

What should a security guard CV include?

Your SIA licence type, number and expiry, first aid and other training, then a full work history with sites, duties and dates. Add your shift availability, a driving licence if you have one and references. Make sure there are no unexplained gaps, as employers need to screen your history.

Can I apply for security jobs before my SIA licence arrives?

You can apply, but most employers cannot deploy you in a licensable role until your licence is issued. Say you have passed your training and applied for the licence, with the date, so the employer can plan your start.

Why do security employers ask about gaps in my history?

Screening to the British Standard BS 7858 means employers must check your history over recent years, including work, study and time out of work. Gaps slow the process down, so give clear dates and a short reason for each gap on your CV.

Should I mention a door supervisor licence for a security guard job?

Yes. A door supervisor licence also covers security guarding work, so it widens the jobs you can apply for. Say which licence you hold and mention any venue, event or crowd management experience, which many employers value.

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