Train

At UK Search Group, we believe that the effectiveness of any search strategy depends on the competence and confidence of the people delivering it.
Our training programmes are designed to professionalise the search function, giving staff the skills, structure, and understanding needed to carry out their duties safely, legally, and effectively.

Delivered by experienced practitioners with backgrounds in policing and operational security, our courses combine classroom theory with realistic, scenario-based exercises that reflect the challenges faced in real environments.

Certified Private Search Operator (CPSO)

Our Certified Private Search Operator (CPSO) programme sets the benchmark for operational search training within the private sector.
It equips frontline personnel with the knowledge and confidence to conduct effective searches of people, vehicles, bags, and areas — safely, respectfully, and in line with current legislation and industry best practice.

Key learning outcomes include:

• Understanding the legal and ethical framework for search

• Recognising search types, levels, and triggers

• Conducting systematic and proportionate searches

• Managing search environments and escalation procedures

• Communication and professionalism during live operations

This course is ideal for security officers, supervisors, and venue staff involved in security screening or event-based search activity.

Certified Strategic Search Coordinator (CSSC)

The Certified Strategic Search Coordinator (CSSC) programme develops managers and supervisors who oversee search operations.
It focuses on planning, coordination, supervision, and post-event review — enabling leaders to design, brief, and manage search operations that are consistent, compliant, and defensible.

Participants learn to:

• Develop and document search strategies and plans

• Define roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures

• Conduct operational audits and reviews

• Supervise teams effectively during live operations

• Liaise with police, local authorities, and event control

The CSSC course is ideal for managers, site coordinators, or security leads responsible for search strategy implementation.

Certification & Delivery

All UK Search Group training is CPD-certified, ensuring it meets the standards of continued professional development for security professionals.
Courses are delivered face-to-face at client sites, venues, or our training centre, and can be adapted to suit operational environments and resource levels.

Each programme is built around practical competence, ensuring learners leave with real, applicable skills — not just theoretical knowledge.

Our Goal

To create a trained workforce capable of delivering structured, proportionate, and professional search operations — raising standards across the private security industry and improving safety for all.