"I cannot describe how SIF have helped me during a tough time with my company. They managed my meetings with HR and managers professionally and knowledgeably. They were also available to attend the meeting with me on short notice and always responded to my messages for any recommendations I needed."
The Trade Union for Security
The Security Industry Federation is a non-profit UK Certified Trade Union who represent all of those that work within the UK physical and cyber security industry. We believe that those who work in the security industry should be supported, advised and protected.
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of Security Workers suffer from PTSD due to the stressful nature of the job they carry out.
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increase in violent crimes recorded against people in England and Wales from 2004 to 2024.
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Security Professionals employed in the UK and many of these do not have any basic protection or support.
Why should security professionals join a Trade Union?
Memberships
We are the only UK Union that solely supports members of the physical and cyber security industry. We give you protection, representation, a voice that is listened to and we surround you with an army of supporting companies that both celebrate and reward your hard work and dedication.
We acknowledge your expertise as skilled security personnel, having undergone SIA training, passing exams, and putting yourselves in harm's way to safeguard the public.
You are first responders and play a vital part in assisting with law enforcement, violence against women & girls and the fight against terrorism.
While you are protecting the public, businesses and local areas, who is there to protect you?
The nature of your work can often lead to disciplinary hearings and other such stress-engaging situations where you are constantly justifying your actions. You are legally entitled to union representation and the SIF provides you with highly trained workplace representatives who are security industry experts.
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Who is there to protect you?
Support
Because of the very nature of your work it is unfortunate that you may find yourself suffering with PTSD and other mental health disorders on top of the stress of justifying your actions, from internal discipline meetings with your employer to civil or criminal court cases.
The Security Industry Federation and our partners will offer you expert legal advice, wellbeing support and continued protection.
- We are the only UK Union that solely supports members of the security industry.
- We give you protection, representation, a voice that is listened to
- We surround you with an army of supporting companies that both celebrate and reward your hard work and dedication.
- Join hundreds of members today, for only £14.99/month.
What SIF offer
SIF members across the UK benefit from our expert legal advice, support and continued protection every day.
Expert Legal Advice
Provided by our dedicated support team and partners.
Wellbeing Support & Counselling
Professional advice for internal discipline issues
Employment Rights Advice
Dedicated support regardinging all workplace matters.
24/7 Phone Support
Expert advice via telephone support and counselling.
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