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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...

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...

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...

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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