Managed security services in the Isle of Man

Security considerations in the Isle of Man

Client sites in the Isle of Man are usually shops in central Douglas, office receptions in finance and gaming sector buildings, and hotels along Douglas Promenade. A managed program applies the same Post Orders, supervision and reporting format at every site. English is the working language.

The TT races in late May and early June bring a large influx of visitors, and accommodation, ferry and flight capacity is booked out well in advance, which also affects the availability of staff. Coverage plans should include relief officers, reinforcement booked early for the TT period and other events, and procedures for winter weather and for ferry or flight disruption at the Douglas Sea Terminal and Ronaldsway Airport.

• Strand Street, Douglas
• Duke Street, Douglas
• Athol Street
• Prospect Hill
• Douglas Promenade
• Douglas Sea Terminal
• Isle of Man Business Park
• Ronaldsway Airport

How MGP delivers coverage in the Isle of Man

Coverage in the Isle of Man runs on the MGP Global Partner Program: MGP designs and manages the program, and officers are supplied by vetted local security partners and held to MGP Post Orders.

Private security regulation in the Isle of Man

• Anyone who wants to work as a doorkeeper or guard at premises licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on site in the Isle of Man must register, and applications are handled by the Central Alcohol Unit at Police Headquarters in Douglas. Source
• Applicants must hold the Level 2 Manx Award in Door Supervision (Licensed Premises) and provide character references and identification. Source
• For guarding at other types of site, licensing requirements are confirmed with local partners before work begins.

Towns in the Isle of Man

• Douglas
• Onchan
• Ramsey
• Peel
• Castletown
• Port Erin

Coverage in other towns and villages is arranged on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does MGP hold its own security licence in the Isle of Man?

No. MGP does not hold its own security licence or registration in the Isle of Man. Officers are employed by vetted security companies that hold what is required in the Isle of Man, and MGP manages the program, its standards and its reporting.

What languages do officers speak?

Officers work in English. Where a site needs another language, officers with that language are assigned where available and the requirement is written into the Post Orders.

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