Defence Security Solutions is a London-based SIA Approved Contractor. We provide professional door supervision services across the United Kingdom.
Door supervision is one of the most legally specific roles in private security. Only an officer with an SIA door supervision licence can legally work on licensed premises in England and Wales.
Every door supervisor we place holds that licence. They bring real experience managing the situations that arise in the UK’s night-time economy and hospitality sector.
Providing trusted security services across the UK with reliable protection, rapid response, and professional support for businesses, sites, properties, and events nationwide.
Experienced security professionals providing reliable solutions for corporate, retail, construction, event, and mobile patrol security services throughout the UK.
Delivering dependable security services day and night through trained local teams, fast deployment, and professional support tailored to your requirements.
Fully trained and SIA-licensed security professionals delivering trusted, compliant, and high-quality security services with a strong commitment to client safety.
To hold an SIA door supervision licence in the UK, an individual must complete an accredited Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors. This covers physical intervention skills, conflict management, first aid at work, legal powers, searching procedures, drug awareness and licensing law. Training must be completed through an SIA-approved provider before a licence application can be made.
Beyond the SIA requirement, our door supervisors undergo additional conflict de-escalation training and are briefed on your venue’s specific requirements, door policies, ID checks, dress code enforcement and incident reporting before they start. They represent your venue. We take that seriously.
We hold SIA ACS status under reference DESESOSC02. This was independently assessed across 78 areas of business performance. Fewer than a third of UK security companies achieve this standard.
Twelve years of experience. Over 900 trained officers. A 98 per cent client retention rate. Every officer vetted to BS 7858. A named account manager for every contract.
We are based in Greater London and operate across the full UK. From Central Scotland to the South Coast, we deploy licensed personnel to sites of every type and size.
Delivering the highest level of security services in both the public and private sectors with holistic, competitive, solutions.
Every door supervisor we deploy is vetted under BS 7858. This covers five years of employment history, criminal record checks, financial background and personal references.
We hold SIA ACS status for Door Supervision under reference DESESOSC02. This is independently assessed and publicly verifiable on the SIA register.
Hotels need a different approach. Guests expect to be welcomed, not intimidated. Our hotel door supervisors present professionally. They assist guests where needed. They manage security concerns without creating a scene.
Busy pubs and bars need supervisors with specific experience. Our officers manage queues, check ID and handle individuals who become difficult. They understand licensing objectives and work to protect your premises licence. Not just your door.
High-end restaurants and members clubs have specific expectations of their door staff. Our supervisors for these venues are well-presented and experienced. They manage guest lists, private events and the occasional difficult situation calmly and discreetly.
Busy pubs and bars need supervisors with specific experience. Our officers manage queues, check ID and handle individuals who become difficult. They understand licensing objectives and work to protect your premises licence. Not just your door.
Nightclub environments present specific challenges. Large numbers of people, alcohol consumption and the need to stay welcoming at the same time.
Under the Licensing Act 2003 and the Private Security Industry Act 2001, a door supervisor can refuse entry to individuals. They can eject people using reasonable force. They can conduct searches with consent. They can confiscate alcohol and request proof of age.
These legal powers make the door supervision licence distinct from any other SIA licence. Venues must use the right licence for the right role.
Defence Security Solutions provide door supervisors across the United Kingdom. We cover bars, nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, members clubs and event venues in cities and towns nationwide.
Our operations are managed from our London headquarters. We deploy across all UK regions including the North West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, the South East and beyond.
A door supervisor must hold a specific SIA door supervision licence. This is different from a standard security guarding licence.
To get this licence, the applicant must pass a Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors. This covers physical intervention, conflict management, first aid, legal powers, searching and licensing law.
Using an unlicensed person on a licensed premises is a criminal offence. It also puts your premises licence at serious risk.
Every licensed venue in England and Wales must promote four licensing objectives. These are set out in the Licensing Act 2003.
The first is prevention of crime and disorder. The second is public safety. The third is prevention of public nuisance. The fourth is protection of children from harm.
A well-briefed door supervision team actively supports all four. This is not optional. It is a legal obligation for venues. Our supervisors are trained to understand each objective in practice.
Yes, with consent. If a person refuses a search and your venue policy requires one, the supervisor can refuse entry.
Searches must be conducted lawfully. Where possible, a supervisor of the same gender should carry out the search. Our officers are trained on exactly how this works in practice.
This depends on your venue capacity, layout, event type and any conditions on your premises licence.
As a starting point, one door supervisor per 100 guests works for most venues. Higher-risk events or venues may need more. We advise on the right number as part of our initial assessment.
No. Working on licensed premises requires a specific SIA door supervision licence. A security guarding licence does not cover licensed premises work. Using an unlicensed or incorrectly licensed individual on a licensed premises is a criminal offence and puts your venue’s premises licence at risk.
Call us on 0203 490 8070. Our operations team is available around the clock and we can mobilise experienced, SIA-licensed door supervisors across London at short notice where availability permits.
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Delivering the highest level of security services in both the public and private sectors with holistic, competitive, solutions. Defence Security Solutions is a young ambitions company constantly striving through performance excellence to become one of the nation’s leading full-service companies in the industry offering a variety of professionally, skillfully and discreetly managed programs, solutions and services for individuals, companies, facilities and organisations.
