WEARING OF IDENTITY BADGES COMPULSORY FROM 1 SEPT2009
22/06/09 Barry Brady, Executive Director
From the 1st September 2009 all licensed Door Supervisors and Security Guards will be required to wear an identity badge when working. With the introduction of regulations bringing into effect section 30 of the Private Security Services Act 2004 the wearing of identity badges will become mandatory for all licensee holders.
Licence holders can opt to wear their existing licence card as their identity badge or opt for a badge provided by their employer. A badge provided by an employer must comply with the guidelines on cards set out by the Authority.
Licence holders must wear the identity card where it can be seen at all times when working.
A licence can be suspended or revoked if this condition is not met. The front of the badge showing the photograph and licence number must be displayed.
Store detectives, whose duties requires them not to be immediately identifiable to the public, are exempt from wearing the badge. However, they are required to carry the licence with them at all times while on duty.
Irish Security Industry Association Ltd, A company limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital, Company Number 36632 VAT Registration No.14072480 Reg.Add: Security Centre, Unit 1 IDA Industrial Est., Balbriggan Co. Dublin, Ireland.
