Do you have any one of the following Level 5 (or above) qualifications?
- SyI Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Security Management
- Relevant BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma (or above)
- Relevant University Qualification at Level 5 or above* or international equivalent
- ASIS CPP/PSP/PCI
- ISMI CSMP
- Relevant NVQ Level 5
- Relevant C&G Professional Recognition Award at Level 5 or above
- CMI Management Diploma at Level 5 or above
- (ISC)2 CISSP/CCSP/CCFP/CSSLP/CAP
- ISACA CISM/CGEIT/CISA/CRISC
- ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Risk and Crisis Management
Have you completed the Security Institute’s Certificate in Security Management?
Do you have any one of the following Level 3 (or above) qualifications?
- SyI Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Security Management
- Relevant BTEC qualification at Level 3
- Relevant NVQ L3 or above
- (ISC)² CISSP/CCSP/CCFP/CSSLP/CAP
- ISACA CGEIT/CISA/CISM/CRISC
- Any other relevant qualification recognised on the Regulated Qualifications Framework at Level 3 or above
Are you currently studying towards on a full or part time course in a security related subject?
You are eligible to apply directly for professional membership at Member (MSyI) level via our Fast-Track Route.
You are eligible to apply directly for professional membership at Associate (ASyI) level via our Fast-Track Route or you may wish to apply via our Standard Route whereby all your security experience, formal qualifications, security training and professional commitment will be recognised and will determine the grade of membership awarded.
You are eligible to apply directly to join the Institute as an Affiliate member.
Apply via Standard Route.
You are eligible to apply directly to join the Institute as a Student Member.
General Security Experience
Any occupation considered security-related
Middle/Senior Security Manager (Strategic Lead and/or Influence)
The following is a range of indicators but is not to be considered exhaustive
A person who directs or controls and is responsible for the strategic management of physical, personnel, cyber or technical security through:
- planning, interpretation or implementation of security policy and/or
- people, processes or functions and having authority to delegate responsibility to others and/or
- being a subject matter expert or analyst advising to senior management level or entities on security issues and/or
- being an appropriately qualified academic or instructor researching or delivering in security-related
areas:
- in person
- via distance or e-Learning programmes
- via an accredited third party
First Line Security Manager (Operational/Tactical Control and/or Decision Making)
The following is a range of indicators but is not to be considered exhaustive
- Manages security staff, functions or processes at a level directly above non-managerial employees (eg: Supervisors, Team Leaders) and/or
- Focus on immediate operational responsibility (control/coordination/quality and performance monitoring) and/or
- Responsible for initial decision making and whether to escalate to more senior manager and/or
- Responsible for assignment of employee tasks and work/shift rotas and/or
- Guides and supervises staff on a day to day basis and/or
- Responsibility for the resolution of staff issues and making recommendations and/or
- Motivation, career planning and performance feedback