door supervisor
Door supervisors ensure that the people entering public places such as bars, restaurants and concert venues are suitable and that they do not represent potential problems. They enforce legal regulations by checking individuals' legal age to enter a bar, manage crowds and emergencies, monitor dress codes and handle aggressive and abusive behaviours.
Also called: bar doorman, nightclub doorman, bouncer, disco doorman
- 16
- essential skills
- 20
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
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Essential skills
16- check tickets at venue entry
- comply with the principles of self-defence
- control crowd
- deal with aggressive behaviour
- detain offenders
- ensure public safety and security
- fire safety regulations
- handle veterinary emergencies
- identify security threats
- illegal substances
- monitor guest access
- perform security checks
- practice vigilance
- react calmly in stressful situations
- restrain individuals
- screen clients
Optional skills
20- assess character
- assist emergency services
- assist police investigations
- ban cameras
- communicate with customers
- ensure escape routes
- first aid
- handle cash flow
- identify terrorism threats
- law enforcement
- liaise with security authorities
- manage emergency evacuation plans
- manage lost and found articles
- manage major incidents
- monitor parking areas to maintain security
- operate fire extinguishers
- operate radio equipment
- patrol areas
- perform body searches
- provide first aid
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