What You Should Know About Working Event Security

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What You Should Know About Working Event Security
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• The New York Times recently ran an article about
  the stipulation that World Cup security guards
  face. Namely, they arent allowed to watch the
  game, not even for a minute.

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• Instead, these guards are asked to watch the
  stands, the crowd, and the emergency exits.

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• Were actually a little baffled that this is
  news. Its standard practice for event security,
  whether youre working a sports event, a concert,
  or some other type of live show.

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• It might sound like youre getting free
  admission to a cool event. But if you really
  think it through, you cant possibly keep anyone
  safe if youre watching the performance like
  everyone else. After all, the entire crowd is
  doing that, and they arent exactly alert to
  potential dangers.

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• Why should they be? They pay good money for
  admission with the expectation that the security
  staff will work to keep them safe.

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• There are lots of great event security
  opportunities out there for those who can stay
  focused in spite of the distractions provided by
  the entertainment. If youve got this skill then
  make sure that you emphasize it during your job
  interview.

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• You could even share a story about a time that
  you kept your eye on the ball in spite of
  multiple temptations to do otherwise.

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• You might hear, Why should I hire you? And you
  might say
• Since youre looking for venue security I
  suspect youve got some challenges when it comes
  to finding guards who can stay focused, right?
  Well, Ive got four siblings, and Ive got
  staying focused down to a science.

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• One night they came home with a movie I really
  wanted to seebut I had a major project due. I
  knew if I snuck glances at the TV Id never get
  it done, so I just tuned them out, finished up,
  and got my A. I just watched the movie that
  weekend!

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• Obviously youre going to substitute your own
  story. The idea is to make it clear that your
  primary concern is going to be keeping the
  patrons safeand not on trying to watch the
  football game.

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