"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 UK security workers
The Security Industry Federation is a non-profit Trade Union who represent all of those that work within the UK security industry. Workplace problems, disciplinary meetings, unfair treatment, low pay, violence at work and mental health pressure are real risks in the security industry. SIF exists to protect the people who protect everyone else.
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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 the
SIF Trade Union?
Memberships
We are the only UK Union that solely supports members of the security industry, physical and cyber workers. We give you protection, representation, a voice that is listened to and we campaign and lobby for real change.
We acknowledge your expertise as skilled security professionals who protect us 24/7, often putting yourselves in harm's way.
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, we are there to protect you?
Join the Protect Card, the UK security industry's biggest discount and reward platform for just £5 a year.
We 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 reward 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.
- Campaigning for better working conditions for security workers.
- Join your colleagues today, for only £10.99/month.
What SIF offer
SIF members across the UK benefit from our expert legal advice, support and continued protection every day.
Services
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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