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Security officers make sure that buildings, valuables and people are safe and secure.
You must have this before you can work legally in the private security industry in any job that is on the front-line. You'll need a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence for agency and contractor jobs. Experience of working in the police or armed forces could help you get into this job.
You'll need:
Your duties will depend on where you work. You could:
With experience, you could become a supervisor, then senior or chief security officer. With further qualifications like a Level 3 Security first line manager, you could go into security management or training. You could set up your own security company.
Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.
Emergency medical dispatchers handle calls from the public and GPs requesting an ambulance.
Aid workers help people in overseas countries affected by man-made and natural disasters like wars, outbreaks of disease and earthquakes.
Firefighters help to protect people from fire and other dangers, and give advice on fire prevention.
Police officers keep law and order, investigate crime, and support crime prevention.
Merchant Navy deck officers look after the day-to-day running and navigation of ships, and take care of passengers and cargo.
Harbour towage (assisting large vessels in and out of ports) is essential to the safe and efficient operation of UK ports, and ultimately the flow of trade in and out of the UK.Do you want the opportunity to operate some of the most advanced harbour towage vessels?How about one day being the Captain of one of our highly maneuverable tugs?Or maybe you would thrive being responsible for maintenance and operation of the main engines and multiple other systems on-board?An apprenticeship with us could be just what you’re looking for
Are you thinking about a career in the Civil Service, or do you know someone who is? If so, why not consider a Movement to Work placement with the Department for Work and Pensions?PLEASE NOTE: ONGOING start dates.
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