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It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re dealing with the worst kind of person or a saint, the outcome will always be positive. What you give out you\u2019ll receive, pure and simple. So, give off bad vibes, expect a nasty attitude in return.<\/p>\n
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I think it’s important to have a goal, to aspire towards something<\/p>\n
I always dreamed of becoming a police officer, but as I\u2019m not British it\u2019s been tricky trying to make the dream a reality. I\u2019m twenty-five and grew up in Portugal, although originally, I\u2019m from West Africa, Guinea Bissau.<\/p>\n
Growing up in Portugal, opportunities were sparse, so I decided to immigrate to the UK and advance my career. Whilst acquiring my GCSEs and A-levels I worked the usual retail jobs to get by. Then, as a temporary solution to my dream I chose security.<\/p>\n
Overall, I\u2019ve been working in security for two years and while I love it, the job can sometimes present risks. But the best part for me is the social aspect, I get to meet fresh faces everyday and some familiar ones too. Then there\u2019s the value of working within a team. This is very important. If you have a strong team around you, the work environment instantly feels like home.<\/b> And I believe good people will always attract good customers. It\u2019s kind of infectious.<\/p>\n
Currently, I work on the doors of The Rocksteady in Dalston. I\u2019ve been there for merely a month and already it feels like a lifetime, simply because of the good vibes we\u2019ve got going on in here. I also decided to work in this area because my girlfriend and I recently had a baby. We wanted to live in an area with less people and less trouble. So, we settled in Stratford, London.<\/p>\n
I feel fortunate enough to have worked in some very popular clubs in the West End, notably Ministry of Sound and Heaven. While I\u2019ve had a blast there, it\u2019s been challenging at times. Many dangerous incidents have befallen me and I even managed to get stabbed once. It happened at Ministry of Sound. There were a group of Somalians who\u2019d gotten highly intoxicated and unruly. I was forced to intervene when things escalated quickly. It\u2019s a shame because people are quick to judge and being African myself, incidents like this can often paint an unfavourable image when they occur. In terms of the risks involved, I fully accept them. In fact, I believe they\u2019re lower in comparison to those taken by the police, so this alone is reason enough for me to brave them.<\/p>\n
Right now, I\u2019m planning to upgrade my license within the next two years and try and get my badge for <\/b>close protection<\/a>. Until I achieve my dream of becoming a police officer, body guarding is something else I\u2019d like to try. I think it\u2019s important to have a goal, to aspire towards something<\/b>. Otherwise, life will just pass you by and you\u2019ll feel unfulfilled.<\/p>\n What appeals to me most about becoming a police officer, is the opportunity to help people and I believe door work provides the perfect training ground for this. Let\u2019s say you find yourself outside my bar and are randomly attacked by a mob of thugs, well I have a duty and a responsibility to protect you from harm, simply because you are within the vicinity of my establishment. This fills me with pride, because I\u2019m obligated to help. I\u2019m here to ensure your safety.<\/p>\n To be successful in this work, you also need to know the area. You\u2019ll be surprised how often people ask me for directions to the nearest tube station or fast-food restaurant. This job isn\u2019t just about playing the silent tough guy routine, it\u2019s about customer service.<\/b> But on the flip side of that, if you ever appear rude or \u2018too busy\u2019, it will only reflect badly on yourself and the establishment you\u2019re representing. Security is all about reading people, understanding and expressing good judgment.<\/p>\n You must appear friendly and cooperative, but also maintain a sharp mind. The streets can be dark and unforgiving places. I often see a lot of loneliness, people wandering with no place to go, their eyes tinged with sadness. In a first world country, I believe it shouldn\u2019t be this way. Then there are the desperate types, chancers, those who have had the misfortune of a tough upbringing. They harbour strong feelings of bitterness and easily succumb to the lure of gangs, drugs and turn to petty crime. Doing this job, you sometimes feel like a spectator to all the chaos, but I like to think I can make a difference. I always try to help where I can. There\u2019s a homeless guy who often hangs around outside the bar a lot. The two of us got talking one day and became fast friends. Now he helps inside whenever we\u2019re short staffed, clearing up empties and the like. It\u2019s always rewarding to offer help to those who need it. <\/i>I sometimes wish I could take all the troubled kids off the street and show them their true potential. If they did the SIA training<\/a>, they\u2019d probably better understand the risks we take and see security people in a different light.<\/p>\n Although I can\u2019t solve all the world\u2019s problems, for now at least, I\u2019ll continue to dream and make the streets that little bit safer \u2013 one good vibe at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n Interested in the Door Supervisor Course, click below to learn more…<\/p>\n“This job isn\u2019t just about playing the silent tough guy routine”<\/h2>\n
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