Welcome to the UK’s leading festival security, event security & venue security provider. Armasec Security provides exceptional security services across Bristol and the South-West. In this blog you will learn about the variety of security opportunities that we have offer. There are Front Line and Non-Front Line Licenses: https://www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/Pages/licensing-roles.aspx 1. A front line licence is required if undertaking licensable activity, other than key holding activities (this also covers undertaking non-front line activity). A front line licence is in the form of a credit card-sized plastic card that must be worn, subject to the licence conditions. 2. A non-front line licence is required for those who manage, supervise and/or employ individuals who engage in licensable activity, as long as front line activity is not carried out – this includes directors* or partners. 3. A non-front line licence is issued in the form of a letter that also covers key holding activities.
Security Guard – Click here These include the main characteristics of the Private Security Industry, the importance of safe working practices to comply with legal requirements, the role of a security officer within the private security industry, the law relevant to the role of a security officer, how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations and good practice to follow after conflict situations.
Door Supervisor – Click here Topics covered: These include the main characteristics of the Private Security Industry, the importance of safe working practices to comply with legal requirements, the role and objectives of a door supervisor, powers of arrest relevant to a door supervisor, how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations, good practice to follow after conflict situations, physical interventions and the implications of their use and the use non-aggressive physical skills to protect yourself and others. Close Protection – Click here Topics covered: Threat and risk assessments, walking drills, embus and debus, incident management, legislation relevant to the role, operational planning and surveillance.
CCTV – Click here Topics covered: These include the key purposes of the private security industry, the differences between civil and criminal Law, the roles and responsibilities of each member of the CCTV team, the importance of accurate record-keeping, equipment fault reporting procedures, and actions to take if a suspicious object is found in the CCTV control room. – If you want to work in a licensed venue you need a Door Supervisor badge. This is because the DS course includes licensing modules, greater conflict management skills and physical intervention training – SG course is more entry-level: covers areas such as patrols, What training do you need? – Click here
Our festival security, event security, and venue security teams are all highly regarded within the industry & we are always looking for new professionals to welcome into our growing family. You can find more information on the documents & information that you will need to successfully submit an application here. What are the perks & benefits? > The ability to claim certain work related expenses > The opportunity to work within multiple sectors > Choose work around your own commitments > Exceptional career development > 100’s of discounts from Perkbox > Incredible sense of community
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Author: Armasec Marketing Team
What Makes A Reliable Festival Security Team?
With over 25+ years experience in delivering festival security, venue security and event security across Bristol and the South-West, you’re certainly in the right place!
Full festival security that meets your needs
Our services include full festival consultations and planning, traffic layout and management, along with the delivery of bespoke crowd-management plans.
Armasec Security supply reliable and responsive festival staff to cover traffic, gates/search teams, bar teams, response teams, back stage, pit, perimeter patrols and artist close protection.
Key areas to consider
There are a number of key areas to consider when evaluating who you should hire as your Festival / Venue Security team, these include the following:
– Where they operate
– Staff base in this city
– Other venues the team cover in the city
– Relationship with the police
– How much they pay their staff?
– What do their staff say about them?
You can learn more about how we cater for our festival teams & what the benefits are when you join our team, by following the link below…
On-Shift Strategies for Event and Festival Security Staff
Reputation is a huge part of the equation!
We would always look at the following angles:
Does the security team have…
– A positive reputation?
– Experience?
– Have you seen them in action?
– If you know that they cover a festival / venue / event similar to yours?
– If they look the part?
– Are they reflective of your audience?
Do they come highly recommended?
Word of mouth here is a huge element to consider…
– Trust your gut feeling after the first meeting!
– Honesty after the first meeting
– Openness – you want to be told of when something needs fixing
– Responsive on communication
– Provides documentation that looks professional
– Are they helpful?
– Do you feel they will go the extra mile for you?
– Will they provide you with a free quote
Why our clients love working with us
Excelling in Your Event and Festival Security Role
Naturally, we play a key role in pre-planning to make sure you have all the security services, facilities and people in place. Our services include full festival consultation and planning, traffic layout and management and putting a crowd-management plan in action.
We can supply reliable and responsive festival staff to cover traffic, bar teams, response teams, back stage, pit, perimeter patrols and close protection. Whatever your needs, we’ve got it all.
Armasec is all about the people & we take real pride in ensuring that our staff and clients feel welcomed, supported and valued. Learn more about us here.
If you’re organising a festival, from the outset you need the peace of mind that you have experts onboard who are experienced in all aspects of festival security, that will be the face to your brand.
Contact us through the link below to receive your free festival security consultation & quote…
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