Door Supervisors

Door supervisors were previously licensed by a joint Hart and Rushmoor door supervisor scheme.

This has now been taken over by the Security Industry Authority following the introduction of the Security Industries Act 2001.

You will need a licence if you are responsible for security, protection, screening the suitability of people entering premises or dealing with conflict in pubs, clubs and other licensed premises open to the public.

Anyone involved in door supervision, whether under contract or employed in-house will need a licence. This includes employees, managers, supervisors and directors of security companies. You will need a licence:

If you work as a door supervisor under contract for a client, or if you work 'in-house'

If you are a supervisor, manager, director or partner, or a sole trader providing door supervision staff

If you are a manager or supervisor under contract who manages door supervisors who are also under contract

If you wish to become a door supervisor, or want further information regarding door supervisors, contact the Security Industry Authority on 0844 892 1025 or via their website at www.the-sia.org.uk. ( see link on the right of this page)