Steven Morrison Learning & Development Consultant

How do I become a Door Supervisor?

If you are looking to become a door supervisor then you are required to attend and pass a level 2 Door Supervisors Course.

Legal Requirments

Unless your employer or company has been given an exemption under Section 4(4) of the Private Security Industry Act 2001, it is a criminal offence to undertake the licensable activities of a door supervisor without an SIA licence. An exemption is applicable only where the company in question has been granted approved contractor status (ACS) by the SIA and the other conditions of Section 4(4) have also been met. Every condition must be met for this section to be applied.

Cost of a Licence

The licence application fee is £245 for a three year licence. The fee is to cover the cost of processing your application and is not refundable.

If you pay your own licence fee you will be able to claim tax relief against your taxable income. For example, if you pay the basic rate of tax the relief is worth £53.90. If you are an employer paying the licence fee on behalf of an employee there will be no tax or National Insurance liability.

Some security operatives may need more than one licence; in such cases the second licence will be discounted by 50%. How does this work?

Don't wait until then to get a hold of your sia application form.

Call the SIA on 0844 892 1025 (lines open 8am until 8pm Mon-Fri) or complete the online application request form Request an Application Pack - Security Industry Authority.

Complete the application form in BOLD writing with a Black pen, (fail to do this and you will have your form sent back to you).

Other SIA Links:

Request SIA Application Pack

SIA Application Form Sample

SIA Application Guide (PDF)

SIA Badge Requirements

Get Licenced Booklet (PDF)

Changes to the Get Licenced Booklet