All Job Categories
Door supervisor
Door supervisors guard licensed premises like pubs, bars and nightclubs against damage, theft, unauthorised access or disorderly behaviour.
Average salary (a year)
£17000
Starter
£28000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
33.0 to 35.0 hours
variable
Work Hours
evenings / weekends / bank holidays
on shifts
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:an apprenticeship; a specialist training course
Apprenticeship
You can apply for a Professional Security Operative Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship to get into this role.
This takes a minimum of one year to complete.
Entry requirements
Employers will set their own entry requirements.
    Other Routes
    To work as a door supervisor you will need a front line licence issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
    To apply for a front line licence you must have completed an SIA 'licence-linked' qualification. Currently this is the Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry.
    Before you take your licence-linked qualification you must also do an Emergency First Aid at Work or equivalent course.
    Some training providers offer courses that combine the first aid and the level 2 door supervisor award. For others you may need evidence that you have completed the first aid course before you start your licence-linked training.
    You can search for approved training providers that offer training leading to licence-linked qualifications.
    More Information
    Registrations
    you'll need a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence for agency and contractor jobs
    Career Tips
    Your SIA licence is valid for 3 years after which you will need to renew it.
    You may need to do 'top-up' training before your licence is renewed. This depends on the date you did your original door supervisor course and what the course covered.
    You can check if you will need to do top-up training.
    If it has been longer than 3 years since you last held a door supervisor licence, you will also need to complete recognised first aid training before your licence can be renewed.
    Professional And Industry Bodies
    You could join the International Professional Security Association for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
    What it takes
    Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
    Skills and knowledge
    You'll need:
      Knowledge of public safety and security
      Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
      Customer service skills
      The ability to work well with others
      The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
      To be thorough and pay attention to detail
      Excellent verbal communication skills
      Concentration skills
    Digital Skills Level
    to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Other Requirements
    SIA will make identity and criminal record checks to decide if you're a suitable person to hold a licence.
    Read SIA information on applying for a licence when you have a criminal record.
    Related Restrictions
    What you will do
    Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
    Day to day tasks
    In your day-to-day duties you may
    manage crowds and queues, make sure people keep to the dress code, check tickets, patrol inside and outside the venue, watch people's behaviour and deal with conflict, physically intervene and escort people out of the venue, if necessary, deal with emergencies, co-operate with police, first aiders and management
    Working environment
    You could work in a pub or bar, at events, at a sports arena or at a music venue.
    You may need to wear a uniform.
    Your working environment may be crowded, noisy and outdoors in all weathers.
    Career Path & Progression
    Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
    With experience, you could progress to team leader or area supervisor.
    As a door supervisor you can also work in non-licensed venues as a security guard, for example in an office building or shopping mall or on CCTV surveillance.
    You could also go on to set up your own private security agency.
    Job profile data provided by The National Careers Service.
    Powered by
    Claim your school or college profile