Private Security

The salary of trained Security Personnel will ultimately depend on their level of skills, expertise and experience, however, the average annual salary is between £50,000 to £100,000+.

The primary location of the role will also be a consideration when negotiating salary. Positions that are based overseas, within central London or roles that require frequent travel may require a higher salary.

A link to our salary guide can be found here https://www.thestaffdirectory.com/help/private-staff-salary-guide/

The role of Private Security

• Private Security Personnel such as Security Drivers and CPOs are in place to protect you, your family, colleagues and property.
• The majority of individuals in private security positions will have extensive military training and offer an elite level of expertise.
• They typically work shifts, either individually or as part of a larger team depending on the inherent level of risk.
• Travel – Private Security Personnel will travel with their employer and conduct any necessary reconnaissance ahead of time.
• Management of CCTV and alarm systems
• Monitoring of property, gardens and entrances
• Keeping a log of any visitors to the clients home or office
• Advising on any adjustments or improvements to existing security protocols
• Journey planning to establish the most direct route (taking things such as road works, road closures or temporary traffic lights into account).
• Accompany employer to events
• Depending on the employers preferred level of visibility, Private Security can be front and centre or take a less invasive and more discreet approach.

At The Staff Directory, we take great care with the acquisition, vetting and representation of our registered Security Personnel.

We require all applicants to meet our high standards of due diligence before they can be introduced to our clients.

A high level of skill and experience is required before an applicant can register with us, and formal ID and employment references are checked in advance of any client introduction.

All candidates are required to hold an SIA Close Protection Licence. This includes an in-depth background check.

Our registered Security Personnel are most frequently hired for roles based in the following areas:

• Central London – areas such as Chelsea, Regents Park, Mayfair, Kensington, Hampstead, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Notting Hill and Holland Park
• UK Counties – such as Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Cheshire and Surrey
• Overseas – The majority of hires for Security Personnel outside of the UK are for roles based in Russia, Ukraine, the Middle East, UAE, Switzerland and France