Northern Force Security Easy To Understand Security Guard Training | Page 4

What are the Duties of a
Special Events Security Guard?
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Be sure that you check out the venue before the event. This way, you’ll know where the
entrances and exits are, and you can see if there are any potential areas where people
can hide if they are engaging in illegal activity. Check the stairwells and hallways of the
venue and get familiar with them and know if you’ll need to use these areas as a
checkpoint for the event to make sure people are not entering the main space with
weapons or dangerous materials. Inspect the main event room and the surrounding
areas to see where people will put their purses and coats so you’ll know which areas to
keep an eye on while the event is going on.
It's also a good idea to know how to spot fake ID cards if you’ll be working the door at an
event. If you’re the security guard in charge of checking ID at a club or bar and you need
to make sure that no criminals or minors are entering the venue with counterfeit
identification. You should know what authentic drivers licenses and ID cards look like;
remember that different states and regions have drivers licenses with different designs,
so you’ll need to know what you’re looking for so you won’t let the wrong people into the
venue.
Since you may have to chase a criminal who has stolen a purse or valuable piece of
jewellery from someone who is attending the event, it’s very important for you to be in
good shape. After it’s been confirmed that you’ll be working security for a special event,
make sure that you’re comfortable running fast for short distances or detaining a criminal
until the police arrive. If you’re in decent shape, you’ll feel more confident when you have
to exert physical energy to do your job.