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Security recruitment to increase with terrorist threat
Security recruitment to increase with terrorist threat - McKenzie Arnold Security UK Ltd.
Gordon Brown has announced a security recruitment drive that will see Britain’s security services double in size

Gordon Brown, the UK Prime Minister, has announced a security recruitment drive that will see Britain’s security services grow to double their pre-9/11 sizes in terms of personnel numbers.

The increase in the government’s security recruitment is part of Mr Brown’s plans to fight terrorism, which will also see increased demand for security recruitment at places like train stations, airports, hospitals and sports venues.


Government security recruitment drive
Speaking in November 2007, in the aftermath of the failed Glasgow Airport and London terrorist attacks in June, Mr Brown said that “robust physical barriers” will be built around at-risk buildings like the 250 busiest stations, airport terminals, ports and at “over one hundred sensitive installations”.

In addition, the government is stepping up security recruitment. “Because of the terrorist threat, the size of the security service - which was under 2,000 in 2001 and is 3,300 now - will rise beyond 4,000, twice the size of 2001,” Mr Brown said.


Private sector security recruitment
He added, “We have now constituted dedicated regional counter-terrorism units – with more than 2,000 police and support staff – responsible for overseeing investigations into those who recruit terrorists and promote hate.”

The increase in security at “sensitive installations” and other buildings will see more security recruitment – most commonly in the private sector – as security measures like bag-searching and improved surveillance and screening are introduced at train stations and other transport terminals.

Even the general public will take part in the security recruitment drive, as Mr Brown announced that up to 160 counter-terrorism experts will train civilian staff at cinemas, theatres, hotels, schools and places of worship to identify suspect activity, use CCTV to its best effect and ensure premises have secure emergency exits, regular searches and evacuation drills.


McKenzie Arnold Security UK Ltd.: specialists in security recruitment
McKenzie Arnold Security UK Ltd.specialises in the recruitment and placing of security personnel into positions, assignments and contract across the UK, Europe and now, with the help of our US partners, North America.

The McKenzie Arnold Security UK Ltd. Recruitment department now offers a ‘clearing house’ service for businesses looking for highly skilled security specialists for short, long-term and temporary contracts.

The service can also introduce you to consultants who cover areas like the laws regarding human rights, diversity, financial investigation and interview techniques, and kidnap and extortion, health and safety, and security training.

McKenzie Arnold Security UK Ltd. Recruitment has a database of more than 300 SIA-licensed close protection security officers. It can provide candidates with a wide range of key skills including first aid, foreign languages and firearms capabilities.