The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter T.D., today
announced he was seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified
members of the public who wish to be considered for appointment as members
of the Private Security Authority.
The Private Security Authority, which was established pursuant to the
Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended), is the statutory body with
responsibility for licensing and regulating the private security industry
in Ireland.
The main functions of the Authority are as follows:
· Controlling and supervising persons providing security services and
maintaining and improving standards in the provision of those
services;
· Granting and renewing of licences;
· Issuing identity cards to licensees;
· Suspending and revoking licences;
· Establishing and maintaining a register of licensees
· Specifying standards to be observed in the provision of security
services;
· Specifying qualifications or requirements for the granting of
licences;
· Investigating security services being provided by any person;
The Minister stated: "Since the establishment of the Private Security
Authority on a statutory basis in 2004, clients of private security service
providers continue to be assured that the industry is working to the
highest standards possible. Confidence in the industry has greatly improved
as a result of the manner in which the Authority carries out its functions
and this in turn reflects well on security service providers throughout the
country”.
Further details on eligibility criteria and how to apply are available on
the website of the Department of Justice and Equality www.justice.ie . The
details are also available on the Public Appointments Service website,
www.publicjobs.ie .