InstantForum 2016-2 FinaltheForumhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/theForumFri, 15 May 2026 11:43:42 GMT20https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost25314.aspxMorning all.<br/><br/>I hope everyone is well.<br/><br/>I just wanted to get peoples feedback in relation to gaining an SIA license with convictions?<br/><br/>I have 2x convictions for theft related incidents<br/>1. disposal by way of Community Order - 1 year November 2012<br/>2- Disposal by way of custodial sentence - 15 months July 2013<br/>I have been on the SIA website and it says they will accept my application from October 2018. However, I will need to include mitigation and character references with my application.<br/><br/>I was wondering if any of you out there have managed to obtain a SIA license with having a conviction that will never be filtered?<br/>since my release from prison I have gained employment where I have been for the last 4 years.<br/><br/>Can anyone give me any advice or previous experience or know of anyone who has got their license?<br/>I appreciate my offences are dishonesty related and it does not look good for a security related job however, It was one mistake in my life and I have been good since and will not re offend. I have a colleague who can help me get a close protection job but i need to know what my chances are in getting licensed before i spend lots of money out.<br/><br/>Many thanks in advanced.<br/><br/>GaryWed, 08 Aug 2018 03:40:03 GMTGaryTShttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost25352.aspxHi Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for your comments. I previously read the article you have suggested to read. I think it’s 50/50 for me so I’m just going to re sit my course and hope for the best. I will obtain character references and write up a mitigation report and see how far I get. I will keep you guys in the loop. Thanks Gary Wed, 08 Aug 2018 03:40:03 GMTGaryTShttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost25319.aspx<div data-id="25314" class="if-quote-wrapper" unselectable="on" data-guid="1532419573069"><a class="quote-para" unselectable="on" style="display: none;" href="#" data-id="25314" title="Move Cursor Below" contenteditable="false"><span unselectable="on">+</span></a><a class="quote-delete" unselectable="on" style="display: none;" href="#" data-id="25314" title="Delete Quote" contenteditable="false"><span unselectable="on">x</span></a><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[quote]</span><div unselectable="on" class="if-quote-header" contenteditable="false"><div unselectable="on" class="if-quote-toggle-wrapper"><a class="if-quote-toggle quote-link" href="#" data-id="25314" title=" "></a></div><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[b]</span>GaryTS - 21 Jul 18 6:15 AM<span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[/b]</span></div><div class="if-quote-message if-quote-message-25314"><div class="if-quote-message-margin">Morning all.<br/><br/>I hope everyone is well.<br/><br/>I just wanted to get peoples feedback in relation to gaining an SIA license with convictions?<br/><br/>I have 2x convictions for theft related incidents<br/>1. disposal by way of Community Order - 1 year November 2012<br/>2- Disposal by way of custodial sentence - 15 months July 2013<br/>I have been on the SIA website and it says they will accept my application from October 2018. However, I will need to include mitigation and character references with my application.<br/><br/>I was wondering if any of you out there have managed to obtain a SIA license with having a conviction that will never be filtered?<br/>since my release from prison I have gained employment where I have been for the last 4 years.<br/><br/>Can anyone give me any advice or previous experience or know of anyone who has got their license?<br/>I appreciate my offences are dishonesty related and it does not look good for a security related job however, It was one mistake in my life and I have been good since and will not re offend. I have a colleague who can help me get a close protection job but i need to know what my chances are in getting licensed before i spend lots of money out.<br/><br/>Many thanks in advanced.<br/><br/>Gary<a class="if-quote-goto quote-link" href="#" data-id="25314"><span class="goto"></span></a></div></div><span class="quote-markup">[/quote]</span></div><br/>Hi Gary, this isn't something I've been involved in, but there is relevant stuff on the Unlock website <a href="https://hub.unlock.org.uk/knowledgebase/security-industry/">here</a>. Hope that helps.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 09:06:51 GMTAB2014