What are the requirements for a security job in Dubai?

The Dubai fast-paced and thriving environment, being a world business, tourism, and luxury events hub, necessitates a robust security framework. The thriving environment is heaping with high demand for professional security service staff. In case you wish to build a career protecting individuals, assets, and information in this vibrant emirate, your initial significant move is understanding the exact requirements. But what qualifies you to be a Dubai security specialist?

Comprehension of the Regulatory Environment: The SIRA Role

The security industry in Dubai is strictly regulated to enforce the highest possible standards of security and professionalism. The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) is the central regulating authority. A SIRA license is required by anyone who wants to pursue most of the security careers in Dubai. This is in the direction of ensuring all personnel offering security services possess some competency and background levels, in the direction of the safety and reputation of the emirate in general. SIRA certification is all but impossible to have legal employment within the security sector without.

Severity takes the utmost high standards by hiring all its personnel SIRA-certified and well-trained, in accordance with our vision to provide world-class Security Solutions.

Core Requirements for Future Security Specialists in Dubai

Though the specific jobs may have additional requirements, several fundamental requirements generally hold:

Age and Education: Applicants are typically required to be 21 to 55 years old, although this is slightly adjusted from time to time. A high school diploma (or equivalent) is typically required.
Physical Fitness: There needs to be proper physical health. The applicants must undergo a medical fitness test to determine whether they are physically fit enough to maintain the physical demands of security jobs, including standing for long hours or patrolling.
Language Skills: English language skills are usually a prerequisite because of the international nature of Dubai. Arabic language skills are an additional asset and could be mandated in certain situations. Good communication is essential in the provision of quality security services.

Clean Criminal Record: There is a thorough background check, and a certificate of good conduct (or police clearance certificate) from your home country and Dubai is required. Integrity cannot be sacrificed in the security field.
SIRA Training and Licensing: As mentioned, passing SIRA-approved training modules and the respective exams is mandatory to obtain the particular security license required for your intended role (e.g., security guard, CCTV operator, security supervisor).

Key Traits and Skills Outside Formal Requirements

In addition to the certificates and medical check-up, successful security officers in Dubai possess a unique set of skills and traits:

Alertness and Vigilance: Having the ability to remain alert and sensitive to possible danger or suspicious movement.
Integrity and Honesty: Having a sense of moral integrity while being tasked with security and safety.
Communication Skills: To effectively and efficiently be able to communicate with colleagues, clients, and the public at large, especially in situations of emergency.
Problem-Solving Skills: Quick response and fast thinking in challenging situations.
Customer Orientation: Most security work entails interaction with the public, and therefore, a courteous and polite demeanor is required.
Discipline and Professionalism: Being disciplined in procedures and having a professional image and demeanor at all times. These are essential for any quality security services representative.

How Severity Facilitates Professional Growth in Security

At Severity, we believe that our people are our strength. Not only do we seek people who live up to these high standards, but we also believe in their ongoing development. Security solutions on our behalf many times require time-consuming planning and risk assessment, and this requires very competent staff. This is evident in our Consultation and Advisory Services, where specialized information is the centerpiece.

Starting Your Security Career in Dubai

A security career in Dubai is a challenging but very lucrative profession in a city that is famous for being secure and progressive. With compliance with the regulations, acquisition of the required skills, and adherence to professionalism, it is possible to be among the vital team that ensures Dubai is secure. Demand for experienced personnel in security services is always on the rise, and there is ample scope for growth.

If you are safety-conscious and meet these requirements, a fulfilling career as part of Dubai’s security sector is within your grasp. Look for chances with compliant, quality-oriented providers.

SEVERITY SECURITY & GUARDING SERVICES (SSGS) is Dubai-UAE based and locally owned security company.

Our Services

Property Guarding

CCTV System Installation & Maintenance

Event or Club Bouncers

Pool Lifeguard

Risk Assessment Consultation

Safety & Security Training

Conflict Management Training

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