I'm looking to start a career in private security in Ireland. Can you tell me what specific security roles require a license from the Private Security Authority? What are the key steps and documents I need to provide for my very first license application, and how do I actually get the application forms? Also, what's involved in renewing an existing employee license?
Navigate to 'https://www.psa-gov.ie/'. Click on the 'Licensing' dropdown menu. Under the 'Employees' section, click on 'Who is Licensable? (Employees)' to identify the roles requiring a license. From the quick links or main navigation, click on 'Applying For A First Licence (Employees)' to gather information on first-time application steps and documents, including how to obtain the forms. From the quick links or main navigation, click on 'Renew Your Licence (Employees)' to understand the renewal process. Synthesize all gathered information to answer the task.
The agent states the specific security roles that require a PSA license, including Security Guard (Guarding), Door Supervisor, Cash-in-Transit, Security Guard (Monitoring), Private Investigator, Event Security, and Enforcement Guard. The agent outlines the key steps and documents required for a first-time employee license application, such as online registration/payment, returning a signed application pack by post with a colour passport photograph, training certificate(s), identity documents (birth certificate/passport/driving license), foreign criminal record certificate (if applicable), and IRP/TRC card (for non-EEA Nationals), and mentions Garda Vetting. The agent explains that application forms are not directly downloadable but are sent as part of a 'personalised application pack' by post after registering and paying for the application online. The agent describes the process for renewing an existing employee license, including using the 'PSA Renewals' website, the timeframe for renewal (before expiry or up to six months after), required items (credit/debit card, Eircode, Foreign Criminal Record Certificate if applicable), and the requirement for Garda vetting.