Circle UK Group Events

Security Officer Professional Standards Series

Raising competence. Reducing risk. Protecting licences.

 

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About the Events

Practical compliance. Real-world scenarios. Documented CPD.

 

For Security Officers

The Monthly 30-Minute Webinar Series is a structured training and compliance programme delivered by Circle UK Group to support frontline security officers and operational teams.

 

These short, focused sessions are designed to reinforce professional standards, reduce operational risk, and ensure ongoing compliance with key industry legislation and standards.

 

Each webinar addresses common failures seen on live sites, explains what is expected of security officers, and provides clear, defensible guidance aligned to audits, inspections and client assurance.

 

Purpose of the Webinar Series

This programme supports Circle UK Group’s commitment to professionalism, compliance and continuous improvement by:

  • Maintaining compliance with BS 7499, BS 7858, GDPR and Health & Safety legislation

  • Reducing operational risk, vetting failures and avoidable client complaints

  • Improving officer knowledge, confidence and decision-making on site

  • Strengthening audit readiness for ACS, ISO and client reviews

  • Providing documented CPD evidence for individual officers and the business

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Security Officer Professional Standards Series

 
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Staying Safe on Shift: Your Responsibilities

Health and safety is not separate from security work — it is a core part of professional site delivery.

Security officers operate in dynamic environments where risk can change quickly. Understanding your responsibilities is essential not only for your own safety, but for legal compliance and client confidence.

In this practical 30-minute session, Tomas Babu will cover:

  • Dynamic risk assessments
  • Lone working and welfare controls
  • Slips, trips, manual handling
  • Near-miss and incident reporting
  • What clients, auditors and inspectors expect
Standards Referenced:
  • Health & Safety at Work Act
  • BS 7499

This webinar is suitable for Security Officers, Supervisors and operational managers responsible for maintaining safe and compliant sites.

Who Should Attend

  • Security Officers

  • Supervisors and Team Leaders

  • Control Room Operators

  • Contract Managers

  • Anyone responsible for Health & Safety

 

Event Details

Thursday 19 march 2026, 14:00 – 14:30 PM GMT, Microsoft Teams (Recorded)

Presenter

Thomas Babu – HSE and Compliance Officer

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Searches Done Properly: Legal, Safe and Defensible

Webinar Overview

Search procedures are a routine part of security operations — but when done incorrectly, they can expose officers and organisations to serious legal, safety, and reputational risks.

This focused 30-minute webinar explains how to carry out searches correctly, lawfully, and confidently, ensuring they are safe for all parties and fully defensible if challenged.

Ideal for security officers, supervisors, and managers responsible for frontline standards and compliance.

What You’ll Learn
  • When searches are permitted vs prohibited
    Understand legal boundaries and common misconceptions.
  • Consent-based searches
    The correct wording to use — and what to avoid.
  • Searching persons, bags, and vehicles
    Practical guidance on scope, limits, and safety.
  • Refusals, escalation, and control room support
    What to do when consent is refused and how to manage escalation correctly.
  • Correct recording of searches
    Why documentation matters and what must be recorded.
Standards & Guidance Referenced

This webinar aligns with current industry expectations, including:

  • BS 7499
  • SIA Guidance
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Vetting, Screening & Officer Responsibilities

Your Vetting Matters: What Can Go Wrong and Why

Vetting is not a one-off exercise. This session explains why accurate, up-to-date information from officers is critical to compliance, client confidence and licence protection.

What This Session Covers

  • Why BS 7858 screening is essential to the security industry
  • What officers must declare, update and report
  • Criminal records, right to work checks and address changes
  • Common vetting failures and how they occur
  • Consequences of non-disclosure or false information
  • How vetting failures can impact contracts, audits and SIA licences

Standards & Guidance Referenced

  • BS 7858 – Screening of individuals working in a security environment
  • SIA licensing requirements
  • Contractual and client assurance expectations

Additional Information

 

What to Expect

Each webinar is concise, relevant and directly linked to real operational requirements.

Delivery format (fixed):

  • Duration: 30 minutes

  • Platform: Microsoft Teams (recorded)

  • Structure:

    • 20 minutes – Core topic

    • 5 minutes – Real scenarios and common failures

    • 5 minutes – Questions and clarification

Attendance & Records

  • Attendance is mandatory for applicable officers

  • Sessions may be attended live or via recording

  • Viewing acknowledgement is required

  • Recordings are stored in Circle Academy

  • Attendance and CPD records are retained for ACS, ISO and client assurance.

Who Delivers the Sessions

All webinars are delivered by Circle UK Group subject-matter experts, covering vetting, operations, health & safety, GDPR and professional conduct. This ensures content is accurate, current and directly aligned to Circle policies and client expectations.