sia door supervisor licence information

We have tried to answer the most common questions relating to the SIA door supervisor licence.

However saying that we are not the SIA. If you feel that the question you have would be better answered

by them please use the link at the bottom of the page. For more information on security training for the door

supervisors licence click here

Common questions,

Q. Whats the difference between a front line and non front line licence?

A. Exactly what it says. A front line licence will allow you to work as a door supervisor ie: the front line or as a manager

where as a non front line licence will only allow you to manage licensed staff. you cannot work a front line role with non

fron line licence. The major difference is that if you are getting a non front line licence you do not need any training first.

Q.Who needs a Door Supervisors licence?

A. A Door Supervisor licence is required if manned guarding activities are undertaken in relation to licensed premises,

except where the activity only involves the use of CCTV equipment or falls within the definition of cash and valuables in

transit or close protection. A Door Supervisor licence is required if you are performing this activity on behalf of yourself

or your employer or your services are supplied for the purposes of or in connection with any contract to a consumer.

For example: a person may be defined as a security guard working in a supermarket through his job discription but if

the supermarket is selling alcohol he will need a Door supervisor licence.

Q. How much is it to apply for your SIA licence?

A. The current cost is £245 to apply for your SIA licence. We do not issues licenses and any requests for licence or

application pack should be made to the SIA, there is a link at the top of the page.

Q. I worked in the industry for a number of years do i still need to do the training course before i can apply for my licence

A. If you hold qualifications in the security sector there may be a number of exemptions available, please contact us

for more info. If however you do not hold any qualifications you would still need to do the training course before applying.

Q. Can i Work as a Security guard with a door supervisors licence?

A, Yes , you are allowed to work as a security guard with a door supervision licence.

Q Can i work as a cctv operator with a door supervisor licence?

A, If you started ti undertake work which could be considered that of a CCTV operator you would need to undergo further

training relevant to that sector and apply for the sia cctv licence.

Q. I already have a security guard /cctv operator licence, do i have to sit all four days again?

A. At present yes you do. There is however due to be a change within 2010 regarding this which could possibly shorten the

time needed to be spent on further training. Please visit the SIA website or sign up to our e-newsletter which will keep you

up to date as when we find out about future changes.