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Steps to becoming a security guard ?

  • 01-09-2015 11:35PM
    #1
    Designator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭


    Ive decided to go for a career change and have been looking at the option of becoming a security guard, I dont know much about what is needed so can anyone shine a light on this? And can you explain to me what a PSA licence is and how do I apply/ get one?


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  • #2
    2011
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    Designator wrote: »
    Ive decided to go for a career change and have been looking at the option of becoming a security guard, I dont know much about what is needed so can anyone shine a light on this? And can you explain to me what a PSA licence is and how do I apply/ get one?

    Contact the Private Security Authority.
    They will explain the application procedure, it is very straightfoward.
    As part of the process the Gardaí will carry out a background check.


  • #3
    connundrum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,562 ✭✭✭connundrum


    Pick one of these training providers:

    http://www.psa.gov.ie/Website/psa/psa.nsf/F2DE38200EAA1C1F80257AF500542A0A/$File/QQI%20Validated%20Security%20Training%20Providers.pdf

    Do their 2/3 day course. It'll probably cost about €200/€250 for the course.

    Take your training certificate and apply to the PSA for a License:

    https://www.psaonlineapplication.com/en/

    Costs €80 for a static guard license.

    Expect to earn approx €10 per hour thereafter. Note that some companies do pay a night/Sunday additional rate, but not all.


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