Security Team Leader Course

Security Team Leader Training Course | £45 | 8 CPD Hours

What Is Included

The Security Team Leader course is delivered entirely online across 8 CPD-certified hours of learning. The content is structured to match the competencies expected of a security supervisor working under the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme, with particular coverage of the areas assessed under ACS Standard 7.

On purchase you receive instant access to the full course on any device. There are no timed sessions or live attendance requirements. You work through the material at your own pace and can pick up where you left off if you need to spread the learning across multiple sittings.

The course covers:

• The security team leader role and how it differs from frontline officer duties
• ACS Standard 7 requirements for supervisors and what auditors look for
• How to plan and deliver compliant pre-shift briefings
• Incident command on site, including officer direction and emergency service handover
• First-line performance management and handling conduct concerns
• KPI monitoring and shift reporting to management
• Handover procedures and occurrence book standards
• Duty of care, welfare responsibilities, and dynamic risk assessment at team level

Course Modules:

• Module 1: Security Leadership Essentials
• Module 2: Communication & Briefings
• Module 3: Conflict Resolution & Staff Behaviour
• Module 4: Delegation, Supervision & Accountability
• Module 5: Shift Handover & Compliance Mastery
• Module 6: Performance Management & Coaching
• Module 7: Leadership in Emergencies & Site Transitions

On successful completion you receive a same-day digital certificate confirming 8 hours of CPD. The certificate is available to download immediately and can be shared with employers or submitted as workforce evidence during an ACS audit.

CPD Certification

This course is CPD-certified and awards 8 hours of verifiable continuing professional development. The CPD certificate can be used as evidence of ongoing professional training in any SIA-regulated environment and is particularly useful for supervisors working within ACS-accredited companies where workforce training records are subject to periodic review.

CPD hours from this course count towards an individual’s annual development record and can be included in personal development portfolios for those working towards higher security qualifications.

Who Should Buy This Course

Individual security officers and team leaders

If you are an SIA-licensed security officer looking to move into a supervisory role, this course gives you the knowledge base to step up with confidence. It covers everything expected of a first-time team leader, from running briefings to taking command at incidents.

If you are already working as a team leader and have not completed formal supervisory training, this course provides documented evidence of your competency. That evidence matters for ACS-audited employers and for your own career development record.

Security contractors and ACS-accredited companies

For security contractors, the team leader training gap is one of the most common findings during ACS assessments. Standard 7 requires that supervisors are trained, competent, and that training records are maintained and accessible. Enrolling your supervisory team on this course directly addresses that requirement.

At £45 per learner, this is one of the most cost-effective ways to bring your team leader tier up to a consistent, documented standard before an audit cycle or contract tender.

Why Train With London Security College

London Security College has been delivering security training to officers, supervisors, and contractors across the UK for over a decade. Our courses are written by practitioners with real experience in SIA-regulated environments, ACS audits, and front-line security operations.

We do not offer generic compliance tick-box training. The content you receive is specific to the UK security sector, aligned to current SIA standards, and structured to reflect what supervisors actually face on the job.

• Written by UK security industry practitioners
• Aligned to the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme
• Instant access, no waiting for enrolment confirmation
• CPD-certified with same-day certificate on completion
• Trusted by individual officers and national security contractors

Want to understand the full security team leader role before booking? Read our detailed guide: Security Team Leader: Role, Responsibilities and Supervisor Pathway