Can i get a SIA license if i have a criminal record?

Question

SIA is the license you get if you want to become a security guard.

Answer 1

It depends on the crime and how long ago the conviction was. I know someone who was refused as he had been caught driving a car without tax.I've been told that the SIA website has a section on what counts and what doesn't.

Answer 2

You need an enhanced disclosure for the SIA licence and they go back for 10 years, anything before 10 years is ok, they obviously don't bother about speeding tickets or petty things like that but if you have served time then it affects you. Go to the SIA website www.SIA.co.uk they have a section that you can fill in and it tells you if you qualify or not. That way you know if its worth paying the £250 to sit the SIA exam which is in Health & Safety & Conflict Management. Hubby had to go through this recently

Answer 3

It depends on the nature of the crime.