looking for info on the security industry

D. Murphy

Hey,

I'm looking for information or resources that would give information on the secuirty industry in Ireland, Such as standards and rules etc.

I'm a 6'4 big build guy so I'm interested in going into security in clubs or maybe even bouncing. There was hearsay from people that a course must be finished and you must be garda certified before even working in the industry, is this true?

Perhaps someone in the industry could give me any info they might have on it. Such as, Do you enjoy your work and is it even worth going into?

I know Limerick has its share of... well call them less friendly people. Have you ever had problems with them and have you ever come across a situation when you where out drinking with your mates that a person has recognized you from refusing him entry into a club the week before and he gets in your face? (if your bouncing that is) This is my biggest hang up about the industry that I may put people with me in unnecessary danger just because I did the job.

I know there isn't that many places to even be security or bounce in Limerick, So is it worthwhile even trying, is the job market saturated with people trying to join the club?

So it would be a great help if anyone knew of any resources that I could get info from.

Thanks and I will look forward to your replies!

p.s I posted this in the limerick forum too, Wasn't getting the most action there so thought it best to move it here.

connundrum

www.psa.gov.ie - Private Security Authority. These guys will be issuing you with a licence to work, so best to ask them all relevant questions.

You've to complete FETAC Level 4 Basic Guarding Skills Course or FETAC Level 4 Door Security Procedures prior to being awarded licence.

Some employers will pay for you to complete this course, so it might be worthwhile calling around a couple of companies to see what they can help with.

helimachoptor

OP a friend of mine works in Limerick as a door man, he's a big guy about the same height as you built like a wall but has been doing a couple of different forms of martial arts since he was young.

He gets the odd threat but no more than anywhere else.

ciarj

hey,
Dunno much about Limerick, but a friend of mine runs a course in Dublin on Basic Guarding Skills. The website with all contact details is here: http://www.u-learntrainingservices.ie/

Best of luck with it!
Ciarj

virginie

hey
just wondering which of the security company in ireland is the best