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Career as a Door Supervisor

Posted by Mathew Holt on Sunday, October 11, 2020, In : Becoming A Door Supervisor 
Want to get into a career as a door supervisor? Well here are a few requirements to give you an idea of if you are right for the job.




You must be 18 years of age or older to meet the requirements of Door Supervisor training

Flexibility

Door supervisor work requires a certain degree of flexibility with your availability. Generally speaking, peak times for supervising work are evenings and weekends. 9 to 5 jobs may be available, but it’s likely you’ll be required to work unsociable hours. Bein...

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Workplace Security

Posted by Sharon Davis on Thursday, August 1, 2019, In : Guest Security Articles 
When working in certain fields, security is paramount. This can be for a variety of reasons, such as the safety of staff, or preventing theft of valuable assets. Particular industries and workplaces need more security than others for these types of reasons. Some examples include police stations and prisons, hospitals, law firms, casinos and car dealerships. As you can see, these are all very different, but still require obvious security.



They best way to keep a workplace like some of the above...

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Duties and risks working as a Security Guard

Posted by Maureen Fowler on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, In : Static Security Guards 
Being a security guard can be a very rewarding and satisfying career for many people, especially those with any sort of police or military training. The job of a guard is to monitor and protect products, people and buildings. A security guard's work could be protecting a movie star at a social function or providing protection at a music festival or rock concert. It could also include protecting a business from theft or vandalism such as a bank or office complex.



To be considered as a guard tha...

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Is security work dangerous?

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, In : Skills For Security 
Is security work dangerous? it depends on the type of security work you do and where you do it. Covering security at a quiet office out of hours is going to relatively risk free unless you make things hard for yourself. Like setting off alarms or sleeping through your shift. The other end of the spectrum is working in Afghanistan or Iraq where there is a risk of being shot or blown up. With any type of security work it can be as hard or as easy as you make it. For instance working in a bar or...
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Information on working as a Door Supervisor

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Friday, February 2, 2018, In : Information On Becoming A Door Supervisor 
Common sense and the ability to communicate effectively with people are just two of the skills required to be a good Door Supervisor. Gone are the days of the Bouncer who threw people out and asked questions later.



Door supervisors are on duty at licensed premises and places of regulated entertainment like nightclubs, pubs and discos. They are responsible for keeping order and ensuring the comfort, safety and security of customers and staff. They enforce club regulations on who can come in, an...

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Lone worker protection

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, In : Personal Security 
Many organisations are under increasing pressure to provide better protection and security for lone workers, but what is the best way to maintain contact and ensure the safety of employees when they are working remotely away from the office?



According to the British Security Industry Association, there are now more than six million people in the UK who can be classed as lone workers. There are many roles in both private and public sector organisations that involve working either in isolation o...

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Safety tips for working after hours

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Saturday, September 30, 2017, In : Personal Security 

We’ve all done it—worked into the late hours of the morning only to realise that we’re now alone, the staff car park is deserted, and no one knows where we are. Working late and on weekends is often a necessary evil, but it’s important to take precautions to avoid safety issues when you do have to burn the midnight oil. 



Notify
Tell your boss that you’re working late. Notify internal security staff; in some cases this also includes building security. In fact, program the number for bu...


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Working In Hotel Security

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Thursday, April 13, 2017, In : Hotel Security 
Working in hotel security can be a rewarding job, a high level of common sense and being a people person makes the job a lot easier. Security guards protect guests and their valuables as well as hotel staff. They usually patrol the hotel, it’s car park and sometimes the grounds. They also help out on reception when needed and greet new guests and answer any questions. That’s why when working in hotel security it’s vital to know you’re way round the hotel and know how it runs, includin...

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Security Work

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, In : Homeland Security 
Security personnel work for all kinds of organisations and businesses, where buildings, property and people need protection. They work to prevent theft and other criminal activities and to alert police when the need arises. Typical tasks for security personnel include door supervision. Working in a nightclub, bar or public house, sometimes covering events and private functions. Typical duties of a door supervisor are checking people before they enter a premises to confirm identity, making sur...
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