Accreditations & Affiliated Memberships

The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) was established in 2016 by a decree from HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai.

The Security Industry Regulatory Agency, or SIRA, is a governing body in Dubai that plays a key role in standardizing and overseeing the security sector. Its main goal is to ensure the safety and security of the emirate, making it a vital entity in Dubai’s security industry regulatory authority and landscape.

Benefits of SIRA Certification

Legal Compliance: Certification ensures that your business operates within the bounds of Dubai’s regulations, safeguarding against legal troubles and financial penalties.

Enhanced Reputation: SIRA certification serves as a testament to your commitment to quality and safety.

SIRA seeks to provide Dubai with the highest levels of safety and security through the implementation of international best practices in security systems, services, and guards.

We are pleased that Guard force security services in Dubai have been licensed by SIRA since 2016 to serve the business and other communities in the emirates of Dubai.

Member of Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Dubai Chamber of Commerce was established in 1965, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, or simply the Dubai Chamber, is a public non-profit organization, and the stated purpose of the organization is to support the business community in Dubai and promote Dubai as an international business hub.

Guard force Security Services has been a member of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce since 2007 fully supports its activities and enjoys the benefits provided by the Dubai Chamber of commerce.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry. We are a small independent government body established in 2003, reporting to the Home Secretary under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has five aims and functions: licensing, regulation, public protection, crime prevention, and compliance.

The two duties of the SIA are to regulate the compulsory licensing of individuals who undertake designated activities within the private security industry and to manage a voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, which measures private security service suppliers against independently established assessment criteria

The Three Main Aims of the SIA

• To conduct inspections within the private security industry.
• To set and approve standards of conduct, training, and supervision within the industry.
• To make recommendations to improve standards within the private security industry.

Individuals need an SIA license to work in private security.

Minimum training is required to obtain a license by individuals to work in the private security industry.

The Level 2 Award in Security Guarding is a legal requirement for any person applying for an SIA security guarding license. The course takes three days to complete and consists of the following elements: Introduction to the Security Industry and Roles and Responsibilities of Security Officers. Patrolling.

All individuals working for Guardforce security services Limited in the United Kingdom are fully licensed by the SIA for the relevant sectors

What is the purpose of the ACS SIA?

The SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) ensures that a business is fit and proper (which includes criminality checks) and has been assessed as meeting the specified quality standards. Businesses may apply voluntarily to become approved contractors and be assessed against a range of criteria.

6 Benefits of being an ACS company

The Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is an initiative introduced by the SIA as a quality standard that provides a recognized hallmark of quality within the private security industry. The main objective of the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is to raise performance standards in the Security sector by creating a framework for regulated businesses to develop and promote best practices.

Benefits of becoming an ACS contractor

At present, 837 private companies hold approval. Achieving the SIA ACS status is an effective way for security firms to demonstrate that they offer quality services that can be trusted by operating ethically, and legally, and employing licensed professionals who have been security screened.

Quality assured by the SIA

Security companies with an Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) status are subjected to regular quality assurance checks. This ensures clients that contractors have passed certain quality checks necessary to operate in the security ecosystem.

Quality assurance from top to bottom

Sub-contracting is a common practice in the private security industry. Approved contractors may only sub-contract to other approved contractors unless the SIA has given them special permission to do otherwise. As a result, customers can be confident that the quality of service they expect will be maintained.

Continuity of service

Security companies that do not hold the ACS status are only able to deploy staff that physically hold a valid SIA license; otherwise, it is a criminal offense to provide security services. However, Approved Contractors can take special dispensation to deploy staff who have completed their training and are waiting for their SIA license application to be processed. Therefore, Approved Contractors will be able to offer greater flexibility and operational effectiveness when supplying security services.

Clear Customer Focus

The ACS standard is dedicated towards service customization, rather than “off-the-shelf” packages. Customers can expect effective customer-focused procedures in case any issues arise in service delivery.

Alliance with Police

The status of the ACS is recognized by the police and offers the potential for enhanced working relationships. This can help security companies to provide practical benefits by developing alliances with the police for business and community initiatives.

The SIA ACS standard is also beneficial because it not only allows the SIA to fulfill its main objective of protecting the general public, but it also provides confidence to all stakeholders, such as customers, the police force, and end-users, that they are dealing with a highly professional security firm.

Industry Recognition

Working for an industry-leading company can be a proud moment for any employee, and it’s no different within security. Security companies that are part of the ACS are recognized by the industry body, i.e. SIA, therefore best practices are implemented at all times to ensure they lead by example. If you are a security professional working for an ACS company, you will be looked after as an employee and rewarded fairly.

As a security company, the status of an Approved contractor can offer increased credibility and flexibility

Our company in the United Kingdom has always adopted the Quality Management system and has been accredited with ISO 9001 QMS since 1998.

Guard force Security Services Limited in the United Kingdom has been accredited with the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS ) by the SIA  SINCE 2006. Annual audits are conducted and certify our continued commitment to Quality.

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK.

BSIA members are responsible for more than 70% of privately provided UK security products and services including the manufacture, distribution, and installation of electronic and physical security equipment and the provision of security officer services and consultancy. BSIA members are industry professionals ranging in size from global companies to small and medium enterprises, offering quality products and services to a vast spectrum of end-users.

The BSIA is the voice of the professional security industry, supporting and encouraging excellence; educating the marketplace on the value of quality and professional security, and creating an environment in which to flourish.

BSIA Membership is the symbol of quality and professionalism in security The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is the professional trade association responsible for the security industry in the UK. BSIA members are accountable for over 70% of privately provided security products and services in the UK. This includes the production, distribution, and installation of electronic and physical security equipment, as well as the provision of security officer services and consultancy. BSIA members are experienced professionals, varying from global companies to small and medium enterprises, offering quality products and services to a diverse range of end-users. The BSIA is the leading voice of the professional security industry, supporting and promoting excellence, educating the marketplace on the significance of quality and professional security, and creating a thriving environment for the industry to grow. BSIA membership is a symbol of quality and professionalism in the security industry.

The BSIA logo isn’t just a hallmark of distinction that ensures your company stands out from its peers, the Association also offers real benefits that ensure you have the tools to stay ahead in the competitive security industry.

Guardforce Security Services Limited in the United Kingdom has been a principal member of the BSIA since 1998.

ISO 9001 certification demonstrates the Guardforce security services’ ability to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations. A lot of our customers require their suppliers to be ISO 9001 certified to minimize their risk of purchasing poor services – being ISO 9001 certified A business that achieves ISO 9001 certification can attain significant improvements in organizational efficiency and product quality by minimizing waste and errors and increasing productivity

Guardforce Security Services Both in Dubai and in the United Kingdom has been accredited with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

We are proud members of the Bedfordshire Police Partnership Trust since the scheme started in 1997. The objective of this scheme is to improve the quality of life of all communities in Bedfordshire, especially the more vulnerable groups. To support community based initiatives such as crime prevention, community safety, drug awareness, schools liaison, road safety and accident prevention, to offer the business community a way of supporting and working with their local police in tackling the important issues of maintaining a safe and happy environment for their customers and staff.

Guardforce security services in Dubai bring ideas share knowledge and implement where required good practices in our local community in Dubai

ACT  training is from the UK and it is arranged in our Dubai training centre.  ACT(formerly Project Griffin) was developed to help counter the threat of terrorism and major civil disasters in the city by training security staff, facilities managers, and others responsible for the security of premises. It was an immediate success and has since been adopted in many areas across the UK as well as in Australia, Canada, South Africa, and the United States. Guardforce Security Services Limited supports this scheme and is eager to train our security officers, particularly the ones who are likely to be working in areas where they will come across members of the public. Guardforce security services in Dubai coordinates with colleagues in the UK and conducts training online and in the classroom for our front-line officers who are certified after passing the exam.