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High demand, good pay, flexible work
The UK security industry is experiencing a critical shortage of licensed professionals, especially in nightlife, retail, and event security. This shortage means employers are actively hiring and often competing for reliable, qualified door supervisors with valid SIA door supervisor licences. It's one of the few sectors where you can qualify in under a week and start earning immediately.
What this means for you:
- Immediate job opportunities available
- Higher pay than most entry-level jobs
- Flexible working hours and diverse locations
- Career progression opportunities
Your earning potential:
- Part-time: £1,500–£2,500 per month
- Full-time: £2,500–£4,000 per month
- Premium venues: Up to £25 per hour
- Corporate roles: £30,000–£40,000 annually
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What will I learn in the door supervisor course?
The door supervisor course syllabus comprises four units which cover key skills for private security roles, including legal requirements, conflict management, and physical intervention.
Unit 1: Working in the private security industry
Unit 2: Working as a door supervisor
Unit 3: Conflict management for the private security industry
Unit 4: Physical intervention skills for the private security industry
Assessment & certification:
- 4 multiple-choice exams covering all training units
- Practical assessment demonstrating key skills
- Pass rates: 95%
How to get your door supervisor licence
Getting your SIA door supervisor licence is straightforward — here’s how it works:
1. Pass the door supervisor training course
Book your course with us (EFAW certificate required).
2. Apply for your licence on the SIA website
Complete the online application and identity checks.
3. Receive your SIA licence in the post
Once approved, your 3-year licence will be mailed to you.
For further information about getting an SIA licence, follow our detailed SIA licence application process guide.
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“Ben Mccarthy is an efficient, quality driven, and hardworking lead trainer for the door supervision course. He made the topics easy to understand and digest. I appreciate his patience and attention to detail when teaching the course.”
“I have been working in security for 30 years starting with 10 years as a full time door supervisor and then 20 years in house NHS security officer in a busy city centre hospital with a war zone called A&E Since leaving I needed to get my SIA . This course is really good and it’s far from an attend course you need to apply yourself and it will give you the grounding to be a first class operative to start a career and progress in security. Great trainer in Dave Watts a first class instructor and man. This course is first class and Get Licensed make booking, learning a great experience”
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“Had a great experience with my Door Supervisors course. Excellent communication from start to finish. The instructor Simon Willoughby was awesome too. Very knowledgeable, engaging, and humorous. He got us through the very long days and made them feel not so long. A great guy and a great course”
“Get Licensed is indeed, the best place to take your security training. I just completed my Door Supervisor Training with them and was trained by Rob Worthington. Rob is the best trainer I have ever seen. You know why, its because he really trains from experience. He treated everyone fairly and makes the training very interesting, practical and experiential. I sincerely entreat everyone that seeks to take any security training course to do that with Get Licensed. You would enjoy it and learn a lot.”
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“I enjoyed my course so well and my supervisor was a great teacher and person. He teaches so well his explanation is so clear. Am shouting out to Simon Albutt.”
“The trainer Amy was really patient, helpful and informative. All lessons were delivered with clarity along with a very professional attitude. Sering was also excellent. He conveyed information in a friendly helpful manner and made the class feel at ease. Good staff are hard to find and both are assets to the Industry.”
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A door supervisor is licensed to work in venues that serve alcohol—like bars, nightclubs, and festivals—where managing entry, crowd control, and incidents is crucial. A security guard, on the other hand, cannot work in licensed venues and is typically based in offices, retail stores, or warehouses. Door supervisors receive extra training in physical intervention, making their role more specialised.
Most door supervisors earn between £12 and £23 per hour, depending on location, experience, and type of venue. Roles in high-risk environments or requiring extra qualifications (like close protection) can pay significantly more.
A Door Supervisor can work in licensed premises, such as nightclubs, bars, hotels, and event venues, as well as in retail stores, corporate buildings, festivals, and stadium security.
You don’t need to be an athlete, but good general fitness helps. You should be able to stay alert during long shifts, stay calm under pressure, and handle physical intervention safely if required. Endurance, awareness, and composure matter more than brute strength.
Once you complete your training and pass the exams, the SIA licence application typically takes 2 to 6 weeks to process.
The SIA licence application fee is £184. This does not include training cost.
The exam covers multiple-choice questions and practical scenarios, including conflict management and physical intervention. With proper course attendance and preparation, most people pass on their first try. Get Licensed also offers free exam retakes to support learners.
You can download the GuardPass app, create your profile, and apply for security jobs with top employers. GuardPass connects licensed security professionals with leading security companies in the UK.
Yes. While the term 'bouncer' is commonly used, a door supervisor is the legal, SIA-recognised term. Bouncers often refer to unlicensed security staff, whereas Door Supervisors are fully trained and licensed professionals.
No, being muscular is not a requirement for becoming a door supervisor. Security work is about awareness, communication, and conflict resolution rather than physical strength. Training in de-escalation, conflict resolution, and situational awareness is more valuable than sheer size.
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