What is event security?

Event security is the measures put in place to ensure the safety of visitors and staff at major events.

Event security is usually overseen by private security companies who will provide a team of security guards and other security personnel.

The main role of even security is to contribute to a successful event by dealing with any potential incidents that may arise, from preventing crowd trouble and property damage, to dealing with medical emergencies.

 

What are the roles of event staff?

The role of your security staff will vary based upon the needs associated with your event, but in general, the jobs conducted by event security staff include:

Crowd control
Conflict Management
Managing entrances
Preventing property damage
Conducting risk assessments
Checking tickets
Dealing with intruders
Door Supervision
Close Protection
Providing first aid support
Much more…

What Events Require Security Staff?

Weddings

Smaller occasions such as celebrity or high value weddings often require a personal security service to ensure the location is well protected.

The responsibilities of wedding security officers tend to include carrying out a detailed risk assessment of the wedding location, responding to emergencies, and defending against intrusion.

 

Parties

To ensure your party runs smoothly and all your guests have a fun and enjoyable experience, we can provide front of house security for the venue.

Security staff will manage access to the event, check tickets, search for contraband, maintain the dress code, and keep out uninvited party crashers.

If an incident does occur over the course of your party, your first aid trained guards will respond appropriately, secure the site, and contact the relevant emergency services if required.

Concerts

Concerts and festivals are boisterous by nature so having a security company on site is vital to crown management and emergency planning.

A fantastic facilities guard is fully trained to provide a range of protection and support services prior to and during the concert including preventing overcrowding, spotting hazards, and dealing with emergency situations.

Sporting Events

Security at sports events major part of the events industry and we can provide staff highly trained in performing a range of roles including ticket management, crowd control, stewarding, and VIP security.

On match day, event stewards become the face of the football club they have been contracted by and as a major part of the customer experience, it is vital that your manned guarding service is of the highest standards.

Sporting Events we have worked on include:

  • Football/Rugby Matches
  • Major Sports Tournaments
  • International Competitions
  • Major Road Races
  • Fighting sports
  • And many more

Our crowd management services are second to none in the event security industry and our team is packed with private security expertise that will ensure all your security needs and more are met when match day comes around.

 

Key event security questions

When event management are planning for their event there are some vital things to consider in regard to security.

Some of the most important questions that should be asked during main event planning include:

  • Should attendees be searched upon arrival?
  • How many staff are needed to conduct searches/operate body scanners?
  • Who will coordinate your professional security officers on the day of the event?
  • What training is essential for each role?
  • Can the venue be secured effectively?
  • Are there escape routes in case of emergencies?
  • Do access control barriers need to be erected? (In the case of outdoor events fences or similar are likely to need to be put in place).
  • Have I got the most effective security company possible advising my management team?
  • What skill set do the best event security officers possess?
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