When you’re looking to choose a security company, it’s always good to look at contractors that are officially approved by SIA.
Choosing an ACS accredited supplier for your event security will make sure your obligations as an event co-ordinator are met.
Approved SIA contractors are able to demonstrate that they are committed to customer service and the compulsory licencing of their workforce. This means companies looking to hire security can rest safely knowing that every operative deployed on their premises will be working within the rules of the law.
As an approved SIA contractor ourselves, we know the exact ins and outs of managing an event to the highest of standards, but if you’re still unsure why you need to use an SIA approved contractor, see below.
Continuity of Service
Security suppliers who are not currently approved by the SIA are only able to deploy staff that physically hold a valid SIA licence, to do so otherwise is considered a criminal offence.
Approved SIA contractors are given special dispensation to allow them to deploy staff who have completed their training and are currently waiting for their SIA licence to be processed. Approved SIA Contractors are therefore able to offer greater flexibility and effectiveness when supplying their services.
Continuity of Quality and Best Practices
As someone looking to hire a security service, you can be confident that the company you hire has had their employment practices and the quality of their services extensively assessed.
Should the contractor sub-contract any staff, you can be assured that they would only hire other SIA approved contractors, therefore maintaining the integrity of your security.
Customer Focused and Flexibility
Hiring an approved contractor means you can expect effective customer-focused staff on your site. The ACS encourages flexibility in their approved services meaning they are able to overcome any issues that may arise, ensuring that they go above and beyond the normal level of customer service you’re used too.
Innovation and Leadership
Improving and new ideas are essential to becoming an ACS company. As becoming accredited is voluntary, you can expect providers to be highly responsive to evolving situations and are able to adopt new methods and best practices.
Close Police Connections
The status of an SIA Accredited Company means they are recognised by the police and that brings with it the opportunity for closer working relationships with local law enforcement.
This connection aims to provide practical benefits through initiatives that are community, police and business-focused.
