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  

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