Door Security Procedures

Course details

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision as Door Security Personnel, performing practical security duties and procedures and responding to security situations in order to maintain a safe and secure environment for patrons, staff and members of the public.

Course Content

1. Explain the legislation, regulations and standards governing the provision of a private security service to include reference to the Private Security Services legislation, relevant national and international standards and the role of the Private Security Authority
2. Explain the role of private security services in relation to the role of other agencies which deal with crime prevention
3. Distinguish between legal codes and practices relating to the role of the Door Security Personnel to include: criminal and civil law, the rights of the individual, health and safety legislation, equality legislation and security industry licensing requirements and relevant national and international standards
4. Explain the status of representatives of authorised bodies entering premises to include a member of An Garda Siochana, fire officer, customs officer, health and safety Inspector and representatives of the security industry regulatory body
5. State the principal points of relevant national labour regulations
6. List a range of personal and professional qualities required of a Door Security Person
7. Outline relevant health and safety requirements including dealing with fire and fire regulations, and other areas, that relate to the role of the Door Security Person
8. Explain what is meant by loss prevention and detection
9. Explain what is meant by reasonable and necessary force
10. Contrast the role and responsibilities of a Door Security Person employed directly by a client (in-house) and the provision of a contract security service
11. Explain appropriate conflict resolution techniques for dealing with a range of incidents
12. Carry out the duties and procedures required of a Door Security Person
13. Respond appropriately to security incidents and emergencies
14. Use a variety of supporting security tools and equipment
15. Complete the various duties involved in the work of a Door Security Person to include the preservation of a scene of crime and the recording of incidents and liaison with appropriate agencies and organisations
16. Use appropriate communications skills and a range of customer service techniques in a variety of situations in the workplace.

Obtaining a Door security qualification will enable you to work in the following establishment types:

1. Public Houses
2. Bar and discotheque within a hotel
3. Night club
4. Fast food outlet
5. Amusement arcade
6. Cinema and Theatres

Entry requirements: QQI level 3 certificate or equivalent and/or relevant life and work experiences.

Assessment:

1. Skill Demonstration
2. Assignment
3. Examination

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