Why Security Officers for Outdoor Festivals is a Great Idea

Outdoor festivals can be a wise investment with impressive returns. Whether it’s a concert, movie festival or carnival, you want everything to go smoothly. That includes your guests having a great time and planning to return for your next event. That’s why hiring security guards for your outdoor festival makes a great amount of sense. Hiring security officers for an outdoor festival brings a number of benefits - from helping with crowd control to making sure artists are protected before, during, and after their performances. Assured Protection’s expertise with providing security for these types of venues is the result of more than 20 years of experience and hard work. Before you begin planning, it’s a good idea to check with the venue’s guidelines concerning security rules and regulations. There may be certain rules governing which areas security staff are allowed to enter and established places for them to to be stationed during the event. You’ll also discover access points that are vulnerable and require additional coverage. Staying Under ControlOutdoor festivals are usually attended by large crowds of people who are looking for a good time. Managing that experience can be a tall order, but with a team of security officers that know what they’re doing, this task can be accomplished. In addition to watching out for attendees who might be posing a risk to others, security officers can also help people find their seats and offer directions and assistance. Parking lot duty is another task that security officers can help with by directing cars, checking for anything that can’t be brought on the grounds, and making sure that traffic flows smoothly. During the event, these officers can be on hand to assist with any emergencies or other occurrences. Artist Protection and Mobile SecurityPerforming artists at outdoor festivals may require personal assistance and discreet bodyguard services. Security officers can help them reach the backstage and guide artists and VIPs to to predesignated areas. In addition, they can help manage backstage visitors while keeping artists safe and on schedule.  Setting up and breaking down a festival or outdoor concert can be time consuming and hectic. Security guards can help with this process by directing employees and workers who are involved with this task.  Security guards can also function as traffic directors, making sure that the loading and unloading of material is done correctly and remains on schedule. Having this chore taken care of by security officers can lighten the load for your personnel and staff, allowing them to focus on other responsibilities. Don’t forget that security guards at outdoor festivals can also be mobile via electric carts or other vehicles. Not only does this allow your security force more flexibility, the vehicles can be used to transport artists, guests, and other VIPs. In the event of a true emergency, security guards in a patrol vehicle can respond more efficiently. Assured Protection provides security officers and a variety of other security solutions for outdoor festivals. We’ll meet with you to review logistics and offer recommendations based on our experience.  As a family owned business, located in Maryland, we’re proud to be part of the “home team.”  Contact us at 443-281-8391, email us for a quote, or visit our website.