{"id":30093,"date":"2020-12-16T16:08:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T16:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/?p=30093"},"modified":"2025-05-16T13:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:01:11","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-door-supervisor-and-a-security-guard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-staging.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-door-supervisor-and-a-security-guard\/","title":{"rendered":"The difference between a Door Supervisor and a Security Guard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The two, Security Guard and Door Supervisor, are very closely related jobs in the private security sector, but what exactly separates them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Door Supervisor vs Security Guard - What&#039;s the Difference?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GdrTpCUtYak?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-security-guard\">Security Guard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Broadly speaking, a security guard can work in a variety of non-licensed premises, including the retail and corporate sectors. But, Security guards are not licensed to work on any premises that permit alcohol consumption, such as bars and clubs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-door-supervisor\">Door Supervisor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand,&nbsp; A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/door-supervisor\">Door Supervisor <\/a>is a person who works on-premises and is authorised by a local governing body. These generally include alcohol-serving premises such as bars, pubs, clubs, and other entertainment venues. The role of the door supervisor is to take responsibility for the security and safety of the visitors and customers within the premises. They have the responsibility of judging the suitability of persons entering the venue and are responsible for making appropriate decisions as to who gains entry and who is deemed unacceptable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sia-licence\">SIA Licence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst both a door supervisor and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/security-guard-training\">security guard<\/a> doesn\u2019t need academic qualifications, it is necessary to complete the relevant training to give you a full understanding of the role.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In completing your training, you will be authorised to apply for your SIA badge. It is illegal to work in the private security industry without a valid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/step3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIA License<\/a>. And could result in high fines or even prison time. Hiring unlicensed staff is also against the law, and the employer will also be punished under the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Blog-CTA-Banner-2-2-1.png\" alt=\"Blog-CTA-Banner-2-2 (1)\" class=\"wp-image-42579\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for jobs?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the latest security jobs, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/jobs\">Jobs Board,<\/a> which has 1,000+ jobs from the UK\u2019s best security companies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on the hunt for a security job on the go, download the Get Licensed app for all the latest jobs and more! The Get Licensed App is available for download on the<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/pk\/app\/protect-by-get-licensed\/id1562863073?utm_campaign=You%27re%20Hired%20%C2%A3100%20Bonus&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=204213381&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-80GAhjYc2S3SblJo0xHiB9_21pxGSbeSjSgbqK-D1Kt4mcvh7JaXbbcLNmwaW_0rCmaapZF_vI5G0loJdvT7uxCOLXWHLYoEs7x1EqMK0zTgDPi80&amp;utm_content=204213381&amp;utm_source=hs_email#?platform=iphone\"> Apple App Store<\/a> or on the<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.getlicensed.protect.released&amp;utm_campaign=You%27re%20Hired%20%C2%A3100%20Bonus&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=204213381&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8WV9sFVvVdaXZowt521IQjfhD3z6gSBuqyARdSsARheyYk8R7bKMd5feOH4-isT_7LKvPbCc0o2qOyCJrXWKfuXXzNn5uT5TUGZbIOj8umRovJb-w&amp;utm_content=204213381&amp;utm_source=hs_email\"> Google Play Store<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The two, Security Guard and Door Supervisor, are very closely related jobs in the private security sector, but what exactly separates them? 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