Door Supervisor

Typical Salary

To

Typical Hours

33 to 35 variable

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts

How To Become a Door Supervisor

You can get into this job through:

a college course
a private training course

College / University

You'll need to do the Level 2 Award for working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry, to get a front line licence, which is issued by the Security Industry Authority.

working within the private security industry
door supervisor specialist
conflict management
physical intervention skills

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship are not listed for this job.

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

Other Routes

You could take private training to get your door supervisor's licence.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

knowledge of public safety and security
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to work well with others
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
thinking and reasoning skills
concentration skills
customer service skills
excellent verbal communication skills
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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
restrain 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 at events, at a sports arena or at a music venue.

Your working environment may be crowded, noisy and outdoors in all weathers.

You may need to wear a uniform.

Career Path & Progression

With experience, you could progress to team leader or area supervisor.

You could move into other types of security-related work, like retail security.

You could also go on to set up your own agency.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Registration

you'll need a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence for agency and contractor jobs

Career tips

If you already hold a door supervision qualification gained in the last 3 years, you may be able to apply for a front line licence. Check the information about previous qualifications from the Security Industry Authority.

As a door supervisor, you'll need to renew your licence every 3 years.

Professional and industry bodies

You could join the International Professional Security Association for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need to:

have a Security Industry Authority licence
be over 18 years of age
pass enhanced background checks

The Security Industry Authority may make other checks to decide if you're a suitable person to hold a licence.

If you have a criminal record, this does not necessarily mean that you will not be granted a licence. The Security Industry Authority has more detailed information.