FAQ
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General
- What makes StirSec unique?
Founded by security professionals and ex-military personnel working within the private security industry, StirSec has been developing our unique software systems since 2020, that efficiently filters and matches data with the specific job or opportunity, providing you the top candidates available in order of best match.
- Are we SIA and MLC complaint?
StirSec is currently in the process of becoming fully SIA and MCA certified as an employment agency.
Our team will keep you updated when we are fully certified.
- How do I cancel/delete my account?
Please login to your profile and click 'close account' or change your availability to 'unavailable'.
- What is the difference between standard and advanced search?
Unlike traditional sites, StirSec's unique selling point is that you can specify key attributes you require from your operators when you design your job advert or perform a search and vice versa for the operators searching for opportunities.
The basic search utilises our most frequently search topics, whereas the advanced search allows you to be much more specific with your search requirements.
- Reporting and complaints?
Our team are sorry to hear this and want to do all we can to rectify this issue.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information within profiles is accurate and up to date, ultimately this responsibility lies with the individual user. If for any reason you feel other certain individuals may have misrepresented themselves or yourself or another user have suffered harassment or abuse of any kind from using our services, please contact us as soon as possible.
Please ensure that you mention the following:
- Your user id
- Offenders account details (user id or job id)
- Details describing the situation and incidence
- Any supporting information, screenshots or relevant documents
We will act immediately to ensure this situation is resolved and that you feel safe and satisfied with our services and customer support.
Employers
- How do you find the right operators using our site?
Signing up is quick, easy and free! After signing up, simply click 'post job' then, specify the qualifications, experience, skills and more traits that are most relevant to your position then post the opportunity live on our homepage, it's that simple and stress free!
Now your opportunity is live, email alerts will be sent to all relevant security professionals and operators encouraging them to apply for the position. All applicants are then ranked by our software in order of best match, based upon your opportunity specific criteria. Our advanced filter/ranking software also exists so you can quickly find your security professionals with a 'interested' accounts area.
- What is included in the StirSec employers subscription account?
Subscription to 'The StirSec Premium Account' is available between 1, 3 or 12 months. By subscribing to StirSec you will gain unrestricted access to our entire crew database all day, every day, 365 days a year.
This includes unlimited job posts, Access to all operators contact details, CVs, cover letters, references, documentation, qualifications, certificates and more.
StirSec brings you peace of mind, knowing that whenever you're searching for security professionals you have all the latest operator profiles and CV’s only a few clicks away.
- What is the StirSec refund policy?
StirSec promises that If you do not successfully hire or find a suitable operator from our database, contact us within thirty days of 'posting an opportunity' or subscribing to our services and we shall credit you 1 months free subscription with advice to enhance your chances of a successful hire or gift you a 100% refund.
Operators
- How do I apply for a job?
Signing up is quick, easy and free! After signing up simply create your online profile, upload your CV, cover letter, documentation, certifications, references, skills and more...
Then all you have to do is click 'Jobs' on the title bar and start your search. When you find an opportunity that interests you, just click 'Apply Now' and that's it, you've applied for the role. Your profile and application are now in the hands of the employer.
- What kind of positions could I find on StirSec?
StirSec is here to help enhance both new comers and seasoned security professionals who are looking to find operators, jobs or opportunities within the security industry.
This could include exclusive opportunities based on land, overseas and maritime anywhere in the world. Ranging from a variety of positions from close protection operators to super yacht security.
- Will operators be required to pay fees for gaining employment?
StirSec does not and will never charge operators or security professionals for using our services and finding employment. Depending on the role that you apply for, employers may state that accommodation, travel expenses, food and daily allowances could be included within the package, but this is solely down to the employer.
- How does StirSec treat operators?
StirSec pride ourselves on being a professional, user friendly, dignified and community-based company. Our team are here to help, guide and support you, whether you're an operator or employer. StirSec wants you to excel and will do all we can to help you achieve your goals.