How David’s resume is built
Layout and order
David Owusu is a fictional SIA-licensed officer in London, written for the UK on A4. Civic is a serif layout with double-ruled headings, built for public sector and facilities roles, and it keeps the page formal without decoration. The licence appears twice: in the headline and as a dated certificate with the first aid qualification. Contract managers check both before reading the jobs, since an officer cannot be deployed without a valid licence.
How the bullets are built
Security work can sound like a list of duties, so each of David's lines ends on something that was checked. The first gives the scale of the contract: a team of 6 officers on a 24/7 site for a 1,500-person building. The second ties access control and CCTV to an audit result, zero unauthorised entries in the 2024 client audit. The third uses drill times, a full building clear in under 6 minutes in the last 4 drills. The retail job keeps one line, with shop theft down by about 25% through patrol changes. Keep the rounding honest; "about" is fine when the store's own figures were approximate.
Security officer resume questions
Should I list my SIA licence number?
Give the licence type and the date on your CV. Add the number only when an application form asks for it, since employers check it on the public register anyway.
How long should a security officer CV be?
One page is enough for most security roles, even with several years of contracts. Two pages suit supervisors and managers who need room for sites and teams.
Is first aid worth listing?
Yes. Many contracts require a first aider on every shift, so a current certificate with its date can decide between two candidates.