Security Operations

Course details

This course is for those interested in working at supervisory level in the private security industry.

Entry Requirements;

Students must hand in letter of confirmation from their proposed security organization regarding their two week work experience placement prior to commencement of course. Students
will also carry out security supervisory experience within Templemore College on one day per week throughout the academic year as directed by the course co-ordinator

Main Areas of Study:

• Business Management
• Conflict Management,
• Customer Service
• Crime Prevention
• Supervisory Security Management
• Leadership
• Swimming
• Work Experience

Work Experience:

Students must hand in letter of confirmation from their proposed security organization regarding their two week work experience placement prior to commencement of course. Students

will also carry out security supervisory experience within Templemore College on one day per week throughout the academic year as directed by the course co-ordinator

Employment

You may work as as security Officer at supervisory level, Students who complete this course may wish to apply for positions in the Garda Reserve, Garda Siochana, Prison Service, Defence Forces. Employment opportunities arise in Security firms, Offices, Stores, Door Security, Airport Security.

Education Progression and Higher Education Links

Graduates from the course are qualified to register with the Private Security Authority, established under the Private Security Services Act (2004). Students can also progress to a range of third level courses through the Higher Education Links Scheme.

Course Co-Ordinator/Specialist

Mary d'Estelle Roe is a retired Sergeant in An Garda Siochána who lectured for many years on the Student Training programme at the Garda College. She is also a registered security industry trainer with Security Institute of Ireland.