New Security Cadre Card

This service is provided to security services provider companies, enabling them to issue a Security Personnel License that allows the holder to practice professions related to the private security sector in the Emirate of Dubai.

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Main Service

Security Cadre Services

Time lapsed for getting the Service

2 business days

Steps to implement the Service

  • Submit a request for New Security Cadre Card services.
  • Complete all mandatory fields and attach the required documents.
  • Pay the service fee.
  • Obtain the Security Cadre License.

Requirements and Conditions for getting the service

Security Cadre CategoriesRequired Documents
Security Consultant
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
Security Expert
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
  3. Certificate of good conduct and behavior issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.
  4. The applicant should not be less than 30 years.
  5. Add technical survey or security consultancy activity to trade license.
Security Trainer
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
  3. Certificate of good conduct and behavior issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.
  4. The applicant should not be less than 30 years.
  5. Completion of the Security Trainer course from Approved Training Centers.
  6. Adding security training activity to trade license.
Chairman of the Security Board of Directors
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
  3. Certificate of good conduct and behavior issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.
  4. Completion of the Security Manager course from Approved Training Centers.
  5. To qualify for the position of Head of Security Department, the applicant must have two Security Managers, three Operations Managers, or five Security Supervisors working under the Head of Security Department.
  6. Age range from 25 to 60 years.
Security Manager
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
  3. Certificate of good conduct and behavior issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.
  4. Completion of the Security Manager course from Approved Training Centers.
  5. Age range from 25 to 60 years.
  6. Add general guarding activity or event security and personal guarding or money and valuables transport or guarding tourist establishments or command and control services to trade license.
Security Operations Manager
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
  3. Certificate of good conduct and behavior issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.
  4. Completion of the Security Operations Manager course from Approved Training Centers.
  5. Age range from 25 to 60 years.
  6. Add general guarding activity and personal guarding or money and valuables transport or guarding tourist establishments to trade license.
Security Supervisor
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
  3. Certificate of good conduct and behavior issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.
  4. Completion of the Security Operations Manager course from Approved Training Centers.
  5. Completion of the Security Supervisor course from Approved Training Centers.
  6. Age range from 25 to 60 years.
  7. Add general guarding activity or event security and personal guarding or money and valuables transport or guarding tourist establishments to trade license.
Security Systems Engineer
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
  3. Certificate of good conduct and behavior issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.
  4. Completion of the Security Operations Manager course from Approved Training Centers.
  5. Completion of the Security Systems Engineer course from Approved Training Centers.
  6. Age range from 21 to 60 years.
  7. Add installing security devices activity and trading security devices activity and equipment to trade license.
Security Systems Technician
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
  3. Certificate of good conduct and behavior issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.
  4. Completion of the Security Systems Technician course from Approved Training Centers.
  5. Age range from 21 to 60 years.
  6. Add installing security devices activity and trading security devices activity and equipment to trade license.
Security Systems Operator
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
  3. Certificate of good conduct and behavior issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.
  4. Security Systems Operator Course from Approved Training Centers.
  5. Age range from 21 to 60 years.
  6. Add general guarding activity or event security and personal guarding or money and valuables transport or guarding tourist establishments or command and control services to trade license.
Money Transport Guard
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
  3. Certificate of good conduct and behavior issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.
  4. Completion of the Security Guard course from certified training centers.
  5. Completion of the Cash Transport Guard Course and Certificate of Physical Fitness and Fire Safety Certificate and Life support Certificate and Certificate in Dealing with People of Determination from Approved Training Centers.
  6. Age range from 21 to 60 years.
  7. Add money and valuables transport activity to trade license.
Security Guard
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
  3. Certificate of good conduct and behavior issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.
  4. Completion of the Security Guard course from certified training centers.
  5. Physical Fitness Certificate valid for 3 months and Fire Safety Certificate and Life Support Certificate and Certificate in Dealing with People of Determination from Approved Training Centers.
  6. Age range from 21 to 60 years.
  7. Add general guarding activity or event security and personal guarding or money and valuables transport or guarding tourist establishments to trade license.
Event Permit (One Day)
  1. Emirates ID
  2. Valid residency
  3. Certificate of good conduct and behavior issued by Dubai Police, addressed to the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.

New Security Cadre Card Related Services

Terms & Conditions

  • To license security personnel, the application must be submitted by a company or institution licensed to provide security services in accordance with the conditions and requirements of security activities.
  • The security personnel's residency must be with the same company they work for. It is not possible to license a security individual if their residency is with another company, even if they are the owner of that company.
  • A security company that has a branch in another Emirate with the same trade name can license the security personnel if their residency is in the Emirate where the branch is located.
  • The profession listed in the residency must match the security personnel's license.
  • The individual must not have previously been blocked in the Security Industry Regulatory Agency.
  • The validity of the Security Cadre License is two years.
  • In case of contract termination, dismissal, or other reasons, the security manager must withdraw the card from the individual and submit a card cancellation request.
  • The applicant may submit a request for a temporary security license for individuals (Trainee Permit) until they meet the requirements and conditions. This permit is valid for 90 days, non-renewable, and can only be issued once.
  • Additional fees are charged by the card delivery company.

Who can apply for a new Security Cadre Card for businesses?

The official SIRA service is provided to security services provider companies, enabling them to issue Security Personnel Licenses for holders practicing private security professions in Dubai.

What is the main service category?

The official main service is Security Cadre Services.

How long does the service take?

The official time lapsed for getting the service is 2 business days.

What is a SIRA License Card?

A SIRA License Card is an official card issued by the Security Industry Regulatory Agency to licensed security personnel, enabling them to perform private security professions in compliance with the regulations and laws in the Emirate of Dubai. The card serves as proof of professional accreditation and compliance with security standards.