Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES)
If your work directly contributes to security, you could join a group of leading professionals in this field.
The Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES) promotes excellence in security engineering and its specialisms by providing a benchmark of professional quality. The RSES is sponsored by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) and run by ICE.
To join, you need to show you have the right skills and expertise as a General Security Adviser, or in one of the register's specialist categories. Becoming a registrant of RSES will set you apart from your peers and benefit your organisation.
RSES company competence list
Find out which companies have employees competent to work in the RSES categories:
Download the RSES Company Competence list
A member's individual listing can be verified by contacting [email protected].
Benefits
Being on the register shows clients that you have:
- A specialist level of skill and knowledge
- Proven security-related experience
- Access to the most up-to-date knowledge resources and best practice
- Made a commitment to increasing your skills and expanding your knowledge
Can I join the register?
Engineers, applied scientists, health professionals and specialists whose work (physical, technical, information and personnel) is related to securing the built environment and infrastructure can join.
Detailed information on the Register's competence criteria and application process can be found in the RSES Guidance document.
For the Personnel categories J, Insider Threat, and K, Human Factor, applicants demonstrate the specialist competence only, as set out in Appendix B of the RSES Guidance document, and are not required to demonstrate technical engineering knowledge or expertise. For all other categories it is an advantage if applicants are professionally qualified with an Engineering Council-licensed institution, or have the relevant academic qualifications. Otherwise, you may be able to use your workplace knowledge and experience instead, by applying through the RSES Technical Report Route (TRR) as a General Security Adviser.
If you are unsure of your suitability to join the RSES, you can complete an enquiry form. We'll then be able to confirm your suitability, try to help you find a mentor if necessary, and invite you to send a Pre-application form to [email protected].
How to apply
To submit a Pre-application form, you need to be sponsored by someone who is currently on the register.
You'll need to discuss the details of your application with your sponsor to make sure you have the right knowledge and experience.
OWhen your Pre-application form is approved, you will be formally advised on your route to membership.
If you are advised to apply through the Technical Report Route, you should consult the RSES TRR Guidance Note, and an initial application including synopsis must be submitted.
We'll then ask you to send us the following documents:
Fees
- £50 –Pre-application form
- £324 – full registration
- £45 – annual subscription
- £30 – annual subscription if you're apre-applicant but are not yet an RSES member
You can pay through the fees page of our website.
More information
To find out more, contact the specialist lists and registers executive on +44 (0)20 7665 2274 or email [email protected]