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How to become
You can get into this job through:
* a specialist training course
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role.
What it takes
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
* the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
* to be thorough and pay attention to detail
* to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
SIA will make identity and criminal record checks to decide if you're a suitable person to hold a licence.
Discover the day to day tasks you’ll do in this role.
What you'll do
Day-to-day tasks
* 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.
Your working environment may be crowded, noisy and outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear a uniform.
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities.
Career path and progression
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.
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