Organising a festival requires meticulous planning, especially when it comes to ensuring the safety and security of all attendees. Effective security planning is crucial for a successful event. Armasec Security, with over 25 years of expertise in festival security, offers comprehensive guidance to help you create a secure festival environment. In this blog, we outline the essential steps for planning festival security.
The foundation of effective festival security is a thorough risk assessment. This process involves identifying potential security threats and vulnerabilities unique to your event. Consider factors such as the location, size, type of festival, and expected attendance. Armasec Security can assist with professional risk assessments to ensure all potential issues are identified and addressed.
Once risks are identified, develop a customised security plan tailored to your festival. This plan should outline strategies for crowd control, emergency response, and access management. Collaborate with experienced security professionals like Armasec Security to create a plan that covers all aspects of your event, ensuring comprehensive security coverage.
One of the most critical aspects of festival security is securing the perimeter. This includes setting up barriers and fencing to control entry and exit points and implementing bag checks and screening procedures. Armasec Security provides robust perimeter and access control solutions to keep your event secure from unauthorised entries and potential threats.
Managing large crowds is a significant challenge at festivals. Effective crowd management strategies include controlling the flow of people, preventing overcrowding, and ensuring safe movement throughout the venue. Trained personnel from Armasec Security can help manage crowds, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
A well-prepared emergency response plan is essential for handling unexpected situations. This plan should cover medical emergencies, evacuations, security threats, and other potential incidents. Ensure that all staff and security personnel are trained and familiar with the emergency procedures. Armasec Security works with festival organisers to develop and implement effective emergency response plans.
Integrating advanced security technology can significantly enhance the safety of your festival. Utilise tools such as CCTV cameras and real-time communication systems to monitor the event effectively. While Armasec Security focuses on practical technology solutions, our comprehensive approach ensures thorough surveillance and quick response to incidents.
Your security team is the frontline of defence at your festival. Ensure that all security personnel are well-trained in crowd management, emergency response, and conflict resolution. Armasec Security provides ongoing training for our staff to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency.
Security measures should not only focus on preventing incidents but also on creating a safe and welcoming environment for attendees. Armasec Security’s professional and approachable staff contribute to a positive festival experience while maintaining high security standards.
After the festival, conduct a thorough evaluation of the security measures and their effectiveness. Identify areas for improvement and implement changes for future events. Feedback from attendees, staff, and security personnel is valuable for refining your security plan. Armasec Security provides post-event evaluations to help you continually enhance your festival security.
Full Festival Consultations and Planning Specialized Security Solutions Reliable and Responsive Staff
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
Learn More About Successful Festival Security Planning
Start with a Risk Assessment
Crafting a Tailored Security Plan
Securing the Perimeter
Effective Crowd Management
Preparing for Emergencies
Collaboration with Local Authorities
Training and Equipping Your Security Team
Ensuring Attendee Wellbeing
Post-Event Evaluation
Armasec Security: Tailored Services for Every Event
Armasec Security offers full festival consultations and collaborative planning to ensure that security is seamlessly integrated into every aspect of your event. Our experienced team is well-versed in festival production, staffing, volunteer management, and logistics, providing reliable and responsive festival staff to cover a wide range of roles and responsibilities.
We understand that every event is unique, and we offer specialised security solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether you are hosting a large-scale festival, an intimate wedding, or a high-profile corporate function, Armasec Security provides the expertise and resources necessary to ensure a safe and successful event.
Our staff is trained to handle various roles, including perimeter patrols, main gate security, ticket office security, arena patrols, campsite security, wristband checks, response teams, and more. We ensure that our team is prepared for any situation, providing peace of mind for event organisers and attendees alike.Why our clients love working with us
How to join our team?
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What Type Of Security Work Is Right For Me?
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.
Types of SIA licensees
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
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
Why our clients love working with us
How to join our team?
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
Receive a free quote
What My Security Role Could Be On A Festival Site
Introduction
With over 25 years of experience in delivering festival security, venue security, and event security across Bristol and the South-West, you’re certainly in the right place! Armasec Security is dedicated to providing reliable and experienced festival security tailored to meet your needs.
Full Festival Security That Meets Your Needs
At Armasec Security, we do not just supply staff in Hi Viz. Our services include full festival consultations and planning, traffic layout and management, along with the delivery of bespoke crowd-management plans. Armasec Security supplies reliable and responsive festival staff to cover traffic, gates/search teams, bar teams, response teams, backstage, pit, perimeter patrols, and artist close protection.
“Armasec Security has been our go-to for festival security. Their comprehensive services and experienced staff ensure our events run smoothly and safely.” – Festival Organizer
Roles Available at Festivals
Working at a festival involves a variety of roles, each crucial to ensuring the event's success and safety. Here are some of the key positions you could fill:
Perimeter Patrols
Perimeter patrols ensure the security of the festival boundaries, preventing unauthorized access and maintaining a safe environment.
Main Gate Search Teams
These teams manage the primary entry points, conducting searches and checking tickets to ensure that only authorized attendees gain access.
Ticket Office Security
Ticket office security staff safeguard the area where tickets are sold and checked, ensuring smooth entry and handling any issues that arise.
Arena Patrols
Patrolling the main event areas, these teams ensure that attendees are safe and respond quickly to any incidents.
Campsite Patrols
Campsite patrols focus on the safety and security of camping areas, providing assistance and maintaining order throughout the festival.
Wristband Checks
These teams are responsible for verifying that attendees have the correct wristbands, ensuring that everyone in the area is authorized to be there.
Response Teams
Response teams are on standby to handle any security incidents, medical emergencies, or other urgent situations.
Bar Security
Bar teams ensure the safety of the bar areas, monitoring for any issues and managing crowd behavior.
Stage Security
Stage security staff protect performers and equipment, managing access and maintaining order during performances.
Backstage Security
Backstage security ensures that only authorized personnel have access to restricted areas, protecting artists and staff.
Accessibility Support
Accessibility support roles focus on assisting attendees with disabilities, ensuring they have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Supervisory Roles
Experienced staff may be promoted to supervisory positions, overseeing teams and ensuring that all security protocols are followed.
Tips for Success
To succeed in festival security, consider the following tips:
- Leave a Good Impression: Your performance and attitude influence the roles you're assigned.
- Work the Armasec Way: Be punctual, prepared, and professional.
- Reliability: Build a reputation for being dependable and trustworthy.
- Flexibility: Be ready to adapt to different roles and responsibilities as needed.
Why our clients love working with us
How to join our team?
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
Receive a free quote
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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