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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Gate House Keeper jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 11 Gate House Keeper jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Gate House Keeper do?

  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.

  Tasks required include:

  • Calls in civil police and gives evidence in court where necessary.
  • Checks persons and vehicles entering and leaving premises, establishes their credentials and arranges for escorts for visitors.
  • Ejects persons in illegal occupation of premises.
  • Greets and organises people attending court cases, ensures necessary parties are present, calls defendants and witnesses, directs oath taking and keeps order in the courtroom.
  • Monitors, patrols and deals with security difficulties in hotels, factories, offices and other premises, and public or private estates to prevent theft and unauthorised entry.
  • Patrols airport, checks passengers baggage, operates metal detectors and x-rays and assists in responding to emergency situations.
  • Provides entry security, checks tickets, manages queues, takes entry fees, and escorts people from the premises where necessary in a variety of public venues such as nightclubs, pubs and bars.
  • Receives duty sheet, time-clock and keys for premises to be visited, checks locks, doors, windows, etc. and reports any suspicious circumstances to security headquarters.
  • Walks or rides near person requiring protection, watches for suspicious occurrences and defends guarded person from attack.
  • Watches for illegal fishing or attempted smuggling.

• What are the entry requirements for a Gate House Keeper?

  There are no formal academic entry requirements. For some vacancies a current and clean driving licence is required and entrants may have to pass a medical examination. Training is typically provided on-the-job. NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of security guarding are available at Level 2.