Mate… words of advice if you want to become a CPO join the Royal military police then move into CP in the army as you’ll get to travel or join the Met Police and complete your probation and move into royalty protection which again allows you to travel the world.
@@SnoobleNooblei dont think he needs to join the met for that, and if its not his local constabualry im not going to advise anyone to pack their bags and move out of their home county for this. I think the other constsbularies have the ssme departmenr requirements as well, so he could probbly join the local force and do it. And the "join the army" requires he neet fitness demands and wsnt to put up with army bullshit and no gurantee youd get thay job as its a elrctive once in service if i recall, in a similar manner to the police.
I was planning on doing this course last year. I ws very exited to talk to this 1 chap who was providing the training for this. Where i was about to emrol onto the course. He told me the same thing you just explained in the video. Which got me the ball rolling. Then i spoke to some other training providers who guve me an honest advice yiu can do the course but i will not grt a job in cpo because they will only consider cpos with a military or police background. So how can one invest 2 to 3k on a course not guaranteed any work when the DS license os enough. Plesse explain
I was in the army earlier this year but left during basic training (was in for like 4 months), I been thinking, as I don't wanna do 4 years in the army, thinking I might join the reserves and apply after a year or two but don't know if that's enough to suffice for "a military background". Hope all is well with you though now.
You are correct. My good friend worked in the industry for a number of years & did some high end work with Middle Eastern VIP's. It could be shopping trips to Harrods or arrival & departures from airports. He was ex-police & most of his colleagues were ex-military. The really high end work was done by former special forces operatives. He said you had to have very good contacts to get into the business.
Yes you are absolutely correct. The trainer does not tell you this but the truth is this sector of security is the preserve of persons with either a military or police background. I over the years have come across so many CP Licence holders who are just doing door work. So they want us to pay thousands of pounds for a licence that will only make us glorified doormen? If one wants to go into close protection I would suggest doing close protection training in another country. I recommend the Security Institute Of Ireland, who for the first time are doing a European internationally accredited CP course. This is particularly useful in this post Brexit aftermath as the SIA Licence only applies to the UK. I will be doing my training with these people at some point. I no longer have any faith in SIA training or working in the UK security sector.
The most expensive pointless badge their is im currently a DS and the salary is the same/similar as a CPO unless you are a private guard and getting pay 200 a day its pointless
Have you noticed all security training and roles in the UK require security guards to stand with their hands clasped and rubbing them sheepishly and nervously? How does that secure public confidence? I thought that in the training they say your body language must match what your are saying?
Hi Ozzy, I think you should be fine, the physical side is not that demanding for the course. If you wish to speak to a member of our customer service team about this further, then please give us a call.
I already have a door supervisor licence. Would having this make any differences while doing the CP course? Or will I have to take all exams as advertised here? Thankyou
Hello,, i am an international student in the UK. I was in Military for last 10 years before coming UK i left my job from Army. During in Student visa, can i do the course??
@@fr5335 absolutely in-factual and false, you don’t need 10 years in retail and corporate security to become a cpo, also have you forgot about door supervision? That’s a lot more conducive to success as a cpo than working in the local Tesco lol
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I'm 13 and it's my dream to become a CPO, thank you for the info. this will help me
You're more than welcome and we wish you the best of luck! Give us a message when you are 18 and we will more than happily help you out!
You should have dream that someone protect you as a close protection officer, rather than you protect someone
@@raj-id7nl exactly lol
Mate… words of advice if you want to become a CPO join the Royal military police then move into CP in the army as you’ll get to travel or join the Met Police and complete your probation and move into royalty protection which again allows you to travel the world.
@@SnoobleNooblei dont think he needs to join the met for that, and if its not his local constabualry im not going to advise anyone to pack their bags and move out of their home county for this. I think the other constsbularies have the ssme departmenr requirements as well, so he could probbly join the local force and do it. And the "join the army" requires he neet fitness demands and wsnt to put up with army bullshit and no gurantee youd get thay job as its a elrctive once in service if i recall, in a similar manner to the police.
I was planning on doing this course last year. I ws very exited to talk to this 1 chap who was providing the training for this. Where i was about to emrol onto the course. He told me the same thing you just explained in the video. Which got me the ball rolling. Then i spoke to some other training providers who guve me an honest advice yiu can do the course but i will not grt a job in cpo because they will only consider cpos with a military or police background. So how can one invest 2 to 3k on a course not guaranteed any work when the DS license os enough. Plesse explain
I was in the army earlier this year but left during basic training (was in for like 4 months), I been thinking, as I don't wanna do 4 years in the army, thinking I might join the reserves and apply after a year or two but don't know if that's enough to suffice for "a military background". Hope all is well with you though now.
You are correct. My good friend worked in the industry for a number of years & did some high end work with Middle Eastern VIP's. It could be shopping trips to Harrods or arrival & departures from airports. He was ex-police & most of his colleagues were ex-military. The really high end work was done by former special forces operatives. He said you had to have very good contacts to get into the business.
Yes you are absolutely correct. The trainer does not tell you this but the truth is this sector of security is the preserve of persons with either a military or police background. I over the years have come across so many CP Licence holders who are just doing door work. So they want us to pay thousands of pounds for a licence that will only make us glorified doormen? If one wants to go into close protection I would suggest doing close protection training in another country. I recommend the Security Institute Of Ireland, who for the first time are doing a European internationally accredited CP course. This is particularly useful in this post Brexit aftermath as the SIA Licence only applies to the UK. I will be doing my training with these people at some point. I no longer have any faith in SIA training or working in the UK security sector.
@@alkhilji1749 You sir, are a legend
The most expensive pointless badge their is
im currently a DS and the salary is the same/similar as a CPO
unless you are a private guard and getting pay 200 a day its pointless
Hi Get Licensed, how does it work if you have to travel abroad with your client as the SIA licence is only valid for you to work as a CPO in the UK.
I wrkd in Malta with mine,..was cpo fine
How do I sign up with yourself for close protection course please I already got my sia badge and currently work on doors
Hi Aaron, you can see our close protection course here: www.get-licensed.co.uk/close-protection
I would like to do Close Protection Officer course l am around Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark
Have you noticed all security training and roles in the UK require security guards to stand with their hands clasped and rubbing them sheepishly and nervously? How does that secure public confidence? I thought that in the training they say your body language must match what your are saying?
In America you dont need to register with any s.i.a...its all pay out..I did it when he was in nappys
Hello I’m over 18 just curious is there work about for close protection roles???
Hi Truths, if you download the Get Licensed app you can see many roles available there.
I’m ex defence, and I suffer from cronic lower back pain, would I pass the physical side of this course?
Hi Ozzy, I think you should be fine, the physical side is not that demanding for the course. If you wish to speak to a member of our customer service team about this further, then please give us a call.
I already have a door supervisor licence. Would having this make any differences while doing the CP course? Or will I have to take all exams as advertised here? Thankyou
Hi there, yes you would still need to complete the full course and exams.
Can International students do the CP course?
Hello,, i am an international student in the UK. I was in Military for last 10 years before coming UK i left my job from Army. During in Student visa, can i do the course??
Hi, yes you can see more information on the course here: www.get-licensed.co.uk/close-protection
Does this work for canadian industry as well?
Yes
What's the minimum height requirement for CP officer.
Hi, there is no minimum height requirement.
They won't hire you if you're below 5'9.
Hi, what sort of timeline in someone’s security career could you expect to become a CPO? Thanks
Work 5 years in Retail, 5 years in Corporate, when u get bored apply for CPO
@@fr5335 absolutely in-factual and false, you don’t need 10 years in retail and corporate security to become a cpo, also have you forgot about door supervision? That’s a lot more conducive to success as a cpo than working in the local Tesco lol
Get rhe licence, look for a CPO job and gope you get it. In a similar vein to get your doorman licence and hope they hire you.
I am 49 years old and how much
3 exams?? I had 6 exams in 4/5 hours
Can a Nigerian apply for your SIA
Hi Sammy, yes as long as you have the right to work in the UK.
Am in Nigeria presently. Kindly give me details on how to start my application. Total cost of study. Thanks in advance
i currently have a door supervisor licence if i go for my CP badge can i still work as a door supervisor with my cp badge
Yes a CPO badge is just an upgraded DS badge you can do anythibg
Hlo sir i am from Nepal ...i am interest ..How can i Join this class sir plz give me information
Hi there, you can see the course information here: www.get-licensed.co.uk/close-protection
Close protection is just about wearing a nice suit and sunglasses.
No to much information
Hi, What is your email address? Thanks..