As part of a multi-agency operation, the SIA (Security Industry Authority), Strathclyde Police and UK Border Agency targeted door staff working at pubs and clubs in Glasgow on the weekend of August 28 and 29.
Since November 2007, door staff working at pubs, bars and clubs in Scotland must hold a frontline SIA licence and display this while working. If they are employed directly by a venue as staff member, rather than through a contractor, the manager must hold a non-frontline licence.
Some 97 door staff working at 15 venues were inspected with some offences under the Private Security Industry Act 2001 detected.
One individual was found working without an SIA licence and three door staff were not displaying their licences. Police are considering taking further action against one individual for deploying an unlicensed operative.
UKBA found some offences but none in relation to door staff.
Sharon Roberts, an SIA Head of Investigation said: "Whilst the majority of door staff inspected complied with the legislation, it was disappointing that some offences were detected and we will be working with the police to take the necessary action.
"Door staff are also reminded that they must comply with all licence conditions – including displaying the licence at all times while working."
Chief Superintendent Anne MacGuire, Divisional Commander, Glasgow City Centre and West said: "The results from this operation demonstrate that there is now a high level of compliance with the legislation amongst stewarding staff in Glasgow City Centre venues. The professionalism of door stewards is a key factor in reducing assaults and violence within Glasgow City Centre and Strathclyde Police will continue to work closely with our partner agencies to ensure that the high standards required by the legislation are maintained."
And SIA investigators made random compliance checks on security operatives working at caravan parks in the Northumberland, North Tyneside and Durham areas on Tuesday evening, September 1.
By law, all door staff and security guards (working under contract) must have a Security Industry Authority licence, which must be displayed when working.
Some 20 door staff and security guards were inspected and 19 individuals held valid SIA licences.
One individual will be issued with warning letter for a Section 9 offence after failing to display their licence.
SIA Head of Investigation, Lucia Howland said: "It is encouraging that the majority of operatives checked were working with valid SIA licences. It is also reassuring for those living and holidaying in the sites, that trained and qualified professionals are protecting them."
