The Department of Home Affairs is supporting an initiative aimed at improving public safety in the Isle of Man by raising standards in a key section of the private security industry.
 
Door staff employed at local pubs and nightclubs will in future be required to attend and pass a training course to be delivered in conjunction with the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education.
 
The intention is to further enhance the skills of security personnel working at licensed premises to help people experience a safe and enjoyable night out in the Island.
 
The course, which is supported by the private security and licensing industries, is being introduced in response to a condition imposed by the Licensing Court, with the support of the Department, at its last triennial session.
 
It means that all door staff must pass the Level Two Manx Award in Door Supervision and be officially certified by April 1, 2013 to remain eligible to work on licensed premises.
 
Peter Karran MHK, Member of the Department of Home Affairs with responsibility for the Drug and Alcohol Strategy, said:

‘This is a positive initiative and another prime example of the private sector and licensing trade working in partnership with Government to improve safety and customer service standards for the people of the Isle of Man. Security staff working on the doors of pubs and clubs in the Island generally do a very professional job, sometimes in challenging circumstances. This training course will improve skills and standards which will be to everyone’s benefit.’
 
The course is being launched on November 13 and will be held at regular intervals over the following months.
 
A letter highlighting the need to attend and pass the course has been sent out to individuals listed on the Department of Home Affairs security staff register.
 
Further information regarding application forms, availability and times of courses can be obtained from the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education.