doorguard
nounUK /ˈdɔːɡɑːd/
US /ˈdɔːrɡɑːrd/
A person who stands at a door and keeps it safe.
The doorguard checked everyone's ticket before letting them in.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A device or bar that keeps a door from being forced open.
They fitted a metal doorguard to the back door.
3. A protective plate fixed near a door to stop damage.
The doorguard kept the wall from getting scratched.
4. A person who watches the entrance of a building at night.
The doorguard walked around the lobby after midnight.