Kickstart your security career
with an SIA Door Supervisor licence

Earn up to £4,000/month working in offices, bars, shops, clubs, and more, with flexibility and stability.

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Authority

Security Industry Authority (SIA)

Duration

4 weeks

Cost

£184

Valid For

3 years

Qualification Needed

Level 2 Door Supervisor Training Course

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Trusted: 450,000+ trained

Proven: 95% pass rate

Authority

Security Industry Authority (SIA)

Duration

4 weeks

Cost

£184

Valid For

3 years

Qualification Needed

Level 2 Door Supervisor Training Course

Fast: Same-day results

Clear: Step-by-step support

Trusted: 450,000+ trained

Proven: 95% pass rate

Why get a Door Supervisor licence

Door supervisors are essential to public safety, and the demand is higher than ever. Whether you're looking to secure full-time work or earn extra income with flexible shifts, an SIA Door Supervisor licence opens the door to opportunity.

🚨 With ongoing staff shortages, now is the ideal time to get licensed and start earning in security.

The Door Supervisor licence is issued by the SIA and is legally required for anyone guarding licensed premises. You can apply for your licence once you’ve completed your Door Supervisor training.

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How to apply for your SIA licence

Follow these steps to get your SIA licence and start your security career.

Book and pass your SIA training courses

Enrol in an SIA-approved course, which typically takes around 6 days to
complete. The course includes exams and practical assessments. Once
you pass, you’ll receive a certificate required for your licence application.

~ Estimated time 6 days

Complete licence application on the SIA website

Once you’ve received your training certificate, complete the online licence
application on the official SIA website. The application fee is £184.

~ Estimated time 1 day

Complete identity checks

You will need to verify your identity to satisfy parts of your SIA application, namely
your photo ID. The easiest way to do this is at your local Post Office.

~ Estimated time 1 day

Await application processing

After submitting your application and completing identity verification, the SIA will
process your application. This includes background checks and can take up to
4-6 weeks.

~ Estimated time 4-6 weeks

Receive your SIA licence via post

Once approved, your licence will be mailed to you and will be valid for 3 years.

*Result times may vary depending on the course plan you purchase.

Get your SIA licence after completing training

An SIA licence is a mandatory requirement to work in security roles.

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"Great trainer, I am doing the door supervision course. Helpful information, good explanations, overall genuinely brilliant! First time doing this course, was anxious however Ben helped breaking the ice immediately by speaking and being open. Thank you."

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“I had the opportunity to take the course under guidance of Mr. John Redfern who happened to be a US Army veteran and I got the theoretical and practical knowledge combined with real life scenarios which will help me in future while working as a door supervisor. I would highly recommend the course."

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Completed the DS Top up course with Get licensed and passed. Adame who trained us was great, very professional and down to earth guy. Even though he’s had various jobs and years of experience in security he just treats you like a equal, no better than anyone attitude which is good. Professional training by trainers who WANT you to pass not a back street company. Will be definitely back again for further training. Thank you.

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The SIA Door Supervisor licence costs a non-refundable £184. This is paid directly to SIA, who are the licensing authority for the security industry.

Your SIA Door Supervisor licence is valid for 3 years. Once it expires, you can simply take a refresher course and re-apply for it.

To be eligible for the SIA Door Supervisor licence, you need to pass the Door Supervisor course, be at least 18 years old and have the right to live and work in the UK. You also have to pass SIA’s criminal background check. You can check using our SIA Criminal Record Tool.

The Door Supervisor course introduces you to the fundamentals of working in the security industry. It runs over 6 days and is a requirement for obtaining the SIA Door Supervisor licence. By the end of the course you will achieve the Level 2 Award for working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry.

The SIA checks the criminal background of applicants through a DBS check, as well as verifying their identity.

Having a criminal record does not prevent you from obtaining an SIA licence, but this does depend on the type of offence and SIA. It is best to contact the SIA directly if you are considering applying for a licence. It is worth noting that the £184 licence application fee is non-refundable.

According to the SIA website, it takes 25 working days to process a licence application. In some cases, this can take up to 6 weeks due to additional security checks.

The SIA Door Supervisor licence enables you to work in the private security industry. Places you can work include pubs, bars, shops, malls and office buildings.

It is illegal to work in the security industry without an SIA licence. However, some employers can qualify for exemptions under Section 4(4) of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

Although very similar, the SIA Guarding licence restricts you from working in certain environments such as at licensed premises where alcohol is served. The SIA Door Supervisor licence, on the other hand, does not have this type of restriction and gives you greater access to employment opportunities. Moreover, it is also easier to renew your SIA licence as a Door Supervisor once it expires after 3 years. To give you the best chance with your career, Get Licensed recommends the Door Supervisor licence.

Licence Integration is where an SIA licence that is for one licensable activity can be used for another licensable area. For example, if you have a Close Protection licence, the SIA allows you to use your licence to work as a Door Supervisor.
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