🛡️ Operator Vetting Checklist for Security Companies
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✅ Licence & Eligibility
Valid SIA licence (checked on the register)
Licence type matches role (DS, CP, SG, etc.)
Right to work verified (passport, share code, etc.)
🧠 Role Fit
Experience relevant to the role
Clear understanding of job expectations
Can follow instructions and site-specific protocol
📞 References or Previous Work
Have they worked for you or a trusted peer before?
Feedback from last job (if known): reliable, punctual, professional
Any red flags or incidents on record?
📆 Availability & Commitment
Confirmed for all required shifts?
Not double-booked elsewhere?
Agreed to job terms in writing (via message, email, app)
💼 Presentation & Conduct
Proper dress code (clean kit, full uniform)
Professional communication
Respectful attitude with staff/public
🔐 Data & Payment Handling
GDPR-compliant with personal data collected
Payment terms made clear in writing
Operator understands who’s paying and when
NDAs understood, signed and dated
🚩 Red Flags to Watch
Vague about licence or experience
Pressuring for early payment or special treatment
Last-minute cancellation history
Has appeared on group chats for multiple jobs at once
📝 Operator Notes
(Record any details or concerns for future bookings)
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