Job Summary:
As a Security Officer/Bouncer (Door Supervisor), your role is to ensure the safety of staff, customers, and performers while maintaining a welcoming and secure environment at the venue. You will manage entry, check IDs, monitor crowd behaviour, and de-escalate conflict calmly and professionally.
Reports To: Venue Manager / Head of Security
Employment Type: Part-time / Casual / Event-based
Key Responsibilities:
Entry Control
- Check IDs and refuse entry to underage or intoxicated individuals
- Enforce venue policies including dress code, guest list, or ticket checks
- Use radios to communicate with bar staff, management, and other security
Safety & Incident Management
- Monitor customer behaviour inside and outside the venue
- De-escalate tensions and remove disruptive or aggressive individuals
- Respond quickly to emergencies, first aid situations, or altercations
- Keep accurate incident reports and logs when required
Venue Security
- Patrol key areas including entrances, toilets, smoking areas, and car parks
- Ensure fire exits, capacity limits, and venue security measures are respected
- Support evacuation procedures or emergency response if necessary
Requirement
- Essential Desirable Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence
- First Aid Certificate (Preferred)
- Professional, calm and confident
- Experience in a live music or nightclub environment
- Physically fit and alert
- Conflict Management or Physical Intervention training
- Strong communication skills
- Local area knowledge beneficial
- Team player with good judgement
- Crowd control experience
Working Hours:
- Evenings, late nights, weekends
- Event-based shifts; flexibility required
Perks (if applicable):
- Free or discounted entry to events
- Staff food/drinks
- Opportunity to work high-profile gigs or private events
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £12.21-£18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: THE COW 990872
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