Door Supervisor Protective Services Workers
SaveWhat Does a Door Supervisor Do?
Door supervisors ensure that the people entering public places such as bars, restaurants and concert venues are suitable and that they do not represent potential problems. They enforce legal regulations by checking individuals' legal age to enter a bar, manage crowds and emergencies, monitor dress codes and handle aggressive and abusive behaviours.
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Where Do I Start?
Illegal Substances
The forbidden substances which cannot be transported from one area to another, or carried by an individual, as well as their nature and how to handle them.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Door Supervisor
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialIllegal Substances knowledge
The forbidden substances which cannot be transported from one area to another, or carried by an individual, as well as their nature and how to handle them.
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EssentialFire Safety Regulations knowledge
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
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EssentialComply With The Principles Of Self-defence skill
Observe the principles according to which a person should only use so much force as is required to repel an attack. The use of deadly force is limited to situations …
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EssentialControl Crowd skill
Control a crowd or riot, ensuring people do not cross to areas they are not allowed to access, monitoring the crowd's behaviour and responding to suspicious and violent behaviour.
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EssentialDeal With Aggressive Behaviour skill
Respond promptly to adverse behaviour in a professional manner by taking appropriate and legal action to prevent further aggressiveness, such as verbal warning, lawful removal from the premises or apprehension …
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EssentialDetain Offenders skill
Keep back offenders and trespassers in a certain area.
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EssentialEnsure Public Safety And Security skill
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
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EssentialHandle Conflicts skill
Mediate in conflicts and tense situations by acting between parties, such as service users, important others like families, and institutions, striving to effect an agreement, reconciliate, and resolve problems.
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EssentialHandle Veterinary Emergencies skill
Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.
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EssentialIdentify Security Threats skill
Identify security threats during investigations, inspections, or patrols, and perform the necessary actions to minimise or neutralise the threat.
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EssentialPractice Vigilance skill
Practice vigilance during patrol or other surveillance activities in order to ensure safety and security, to look out for suspicious behaviour or other alarming changes in patterns or activities, and …
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EssentialReact Calmly In Stressful Situations skill
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EssentialRestrain Individuals skill
Restrain, or control by force, individuals who violate regulations in terms of acceptable behaviour, who present a threat to others, and who perform acts of violence, to ensure the individual …
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EssentialShow Confidence skill
Demonstrate degrees of maturity by fully understanding one's own qualities and abilities which can serve as sources of confidence in different situations.
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EssentialMonitor Guest Access skill
Oversee guests access, ensuring that guest needs are addressed and security is maintained at all times.
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EssentialPerform Security Checks skill
Monitor and check individuals' bags or personal items in order to make sure the individuals present no threats and that their behaviour is legally compliant.
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Optional Skills (5 of 21 displayed)
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OptionalFirst Aid knowledge
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
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OptionalLaw Enforcement knowledge
The different organisations involved in law enforcement, as well as the laws and regulations in law enforcement procedures.
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OptionalAssess Character skill
Assess how a certain person will react, verbally or physically, in a specific situation or to a specific happening.
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OptionalAssist Police Investigations skill
Assist in police investigations by providing them with specialised information as a professional involved in the case, or by providing witness accounts, in order to ensure the police have all …
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OptionalCommunicate With Customers skill
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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OptionalIdentify Terrorism Threats skill
Identify the possibility of terrorism activities posing threats and danger in a specific area by monitoring activities of potentially dangerous groups of people, assessing risks in different areas, and gathering …
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OptionalLiaise With Security Authorities skill
Respond quickly to security incidents and violations by calling the police and keep in touch with other relevant parties involved in the potential prosecution of the offender.
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OptionalManage Emergency Evacuation Plans skill
Monitor quick and safe emergency evacuation plans.
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OptionalManage Lost And Found Articles skill
Make sure that all articles or objects lost are identified and that the owners get them back in their possession.
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OptionalManage Major Incidents skill
Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.
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OptionalOperate Fire Extinguishers skill
Understand the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishing techniques.
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OptionalOperate Radio Equipment skill
Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio …
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OptionalPatrol Areas skill
Patrol a designated area, watch out for and respond to suspicious and dangerous situations, and communicate with emergency response organisations.
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OptionalProvide First Aid skill
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
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OptionalAssist Emergency Services skill
Assist the police and emergency services where needed.
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OptionalBan Cameras skill
Impose a prohibition on filming or making pictures.
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OptionalCheck Tickets At Venue Entry skill
Ensure that all guests have valid tickets for the specific venue or show and report on irregularities.
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OptionalEnsure Escape Routes skill
Make sure emergency exits and emergency escape routes are clear.
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OptionalHandle Cash Flow skill
Handle the movement of money into or out of a business, project, or financial product.
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OptionalMonitor Parking Areas To Maintain Security skill
Monitor the entry and exit routes within the parking areas and report on any hazards, accidents or violations.
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OptionalPerform Body Searches skill
Examine visitors by performing a body search, in order to detect weapons or illegal substances.
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