The Security Industry Authority (SIA) issues a variety of badges to individuals working in the private security industry. These badges are used to identify individuals who have met the SIA’s standards for training and experience. The SIA requires all individuals working in the private security industry to hold a valid SIA badge. There are several different types of SIA badges, each of which has its own set of requirements.
The most common type of SIA badge is the Security Guard License. This license is required for individuals who work as security guards. To obtain a Security Guard License, individuals must be at least 18 years old, have a clean criminal record, and complete an SIA-approved training course.