Can a door supervisor work as a security guard?

Can a door supervisor work as a security guard?

It is illegal to work in the private security industry without a valid SIA License. So, to summarise, Whilst a licensed door supervisor can act as a security guard, a security guard even with the required license cannot take the place of a door supervisor.

What is door supervisor security?

A Door Supervisor is the person who works on a premises which is authorised by a local governing body. The role of the door supervisor is to take responsibility for the security and the safety of the visitors and customers within the premises.

What qualifications do you need to be a door supervisor?

Door supervisor licence

• be at least 18 years old.
• pass an identity check.
• pass a criminal record check.
• have a recognised door supervisor qualification.

  What’s the difference between security guard and door supervisor?

  The door supervisor is the individual who works on the premises authorised by the local governing bodies. Security Guards are therefore responsible for security in non-licensed premises, such as buildings, office blocks, retail sites, construction sites, security receptions and other non licensed premises.

  What are the roles of a door supervisor?

  Door supervisors are responsible for the safety and security of customers and staff in venues such as pubs, bars, nightclubs and other licensed premises or at public events. They spend most of their time at the premises’ entrance, checking the suitability of people coming in.

  What’s the difference between a security guard and a door supervisor?

  Can a door supervisor search me?

  Door Supervisors have no legal or statutory powers to search any person. However, you can effectively have a “condition of entry” which simply means that customers may be allowed to enter the premises on the condition that the door staff are permitted to search them.

  Can you work as a door supervisor with a close protection licence?

  For example, if you have a Close Protection Licence, the SIA allows you to use your licence to work as a Door Supervisor. In the same way, individuals who have a Door Supervisor Licence can work as Security Guards and key holders.

  How much do bouncers get paid UK?

  New entrants to the security industry working as Nightclub Doormen can expect to earn between £10 and £15 per hour. High end and members only club tend to pay more.