What is PSBD? How to get PSBD Security Guard job in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other Emirates?

Are you looking for PSBD Security Guard job? If yes, then this guide is for you.
 

In this article, we will tell you what the requirements are and how you can apply for PSBD security guard job.

To work as a security guard in the United Arab Emirates, you must complete SIRA training. SIRA stands for Security Industry Regulatory Authority. After the training, you will attend the final test and if you pass that test, you will be awarded a certificate. Once you have that, you can start looking for a job.

Where to find and apply for a security guard job?

There are many companies that hire security guards throughout the year. Some of the major companies are Transguard, G4S, World Security, Arkaan Security, First Security Group, etc. You can search them online and visit their official websites to check if they are hiring.

Most of these companies also hire through recruitment agencies, so it is better find out which recruitment agencies are hiring security guards. Beware of fake recruitment agencies and do not become a victim of fraud. Always check if the recruitment agency is legit before you go to them.

You can also search for Security Guard jobs online on worka.me and apply there. GroupL Employment Brokerage is also a well-known recruitment agency in the United Arab Emirates that regularly recruits security guards for different companies.

How to get PSBD license?

Step 1;
Prior to obtaining a PSBD license, you must get a job in any security company in the UAE. The organization might hire you in your home country or in the United Arab Emirates. If you are not in the UAE, the company will complete the appropriate documentation to obtain a labor contract as well as a visa for you.

Step 2;
After entering the UAE the company would apply for training in NSI (National Security Institute). The training runs for 5 days where trainees learn various knowledge about rights and privileges, law, safety and security measures, and other related security skills.

Step 3;
When a trainee successfully passes the NSI training then he/she can apply for the PSBD test. The company would apply for a PSBD test for the candidate.

Step 4;
PSBD does not provide any training for security guards only to give an exam for a license. Most of the questions come from the basic security guard training with NSI, so, you should be prepared for that.

Step 5;
There is not any written exam. The test would conduct on the computer screen you have to select the right answer from the options. To pass this exam you have to give 38 correct answers out of 60 questions which are 75% out of 100.

Step 6;
The result publishes immediately once you press the submit button and the license would grand within 3 days.