Ep. 006 - Hiring Security Guards - Best Practices

Hiring Security – Best Practices  Hiring the right people for your organization is never easy. Hiring the right security guard is even more difficult! You need to find the right individual to protect your guests and your business without causing more potential liability in an environment where lawsuits are already prominent.  In this week’s show, Robert C. Smith and Manny Marquez discuss the best practices when hiring your security team.  In The News!  Robert and Manny discus a recent story out of Daytona Beach, Florida where Bouncer sentence to life for Daytona Beach shooting. The interesting aspect of this article is that even though the headline reads “Bouncer”, the incident did not occur while the individual was working. Does being a “Bouncer” carry a certain amount of weight and responsibility in the public perception? Robert and Manny weigh in.  Our Friends  We like our listeners to know about our industry friend and partner Chris Lenahan, author of The Little Black Bar Book and founder of Opening a Bar – openingabar.com. Chris and his team are a fantastic resource for owners and operators who seek the services of a professional nightclub, bar and restaurant consulting group. They are the best in the biz! Also, check out his YouTube Channel, it’s full of great info for those looking to open a bar. We look forward to having Chris in our studio for an upcoming podcast.    Just a reminder before listening in – Robert C. Smith and Manny Marquez are NOT attorneys.  The information they share in the podcast is general advice and shouldn’t replace specific, state and venue specific legal advice.  In the event you need legal advice or help, please a professional in your area.  Today’s Topic  Hiring Security Guards – Best Practices  Here are 7 helpful steps and considerations when you go to hire a security guard for your venue. The thing is - hiring a bouncer is a unique process that differs from hiring a bartender or server. Bouncers have an immense amount of responsibility with their position. They are also a part of your team that can cost you a lot of money in unwanted litigation or worse, cost you your business. We discuss tips and considerations for each step of the hiring process specifically for hiring bouncers.  For the bouncers and guards looking for a job, listen and learn tips that will help you be the ideal candidate and land that job.  1.     Recruiting 2.     Screening 3.     Application 4.     Interviewing 5.     Background Checks 6.     Hiring 7.     After You Hire the Guard  Listen to this week’s show to find out more about each step. You will be glad you did.  Nightclub Security Consultants Upcoming Dates September 30th to October 2nd - 2013 Open enrollment California PSO Training at AKBAR in North East Los Angeles - Go here for more info. October 14th and 15th – 2013 Open enrollment H.O.S.T. National Training at The Shadow Room in Washington D.C. - Go here for more info. October 19th and 20th – 2013 Open enrollment H.O.S.T. National Training at in Tampa, FL.  Location TBD - Go here for more info. ***Reminder – Robert C. Smith and Manny Marquez are not attorneys.  This show’s topics are discussed in general terms.  We highly recommend seeking and consulting a legal professional. If you have questions or comments email us at [email protected] Visit our website at www.nightclubsecuity.com Like us on facebook @BouncerTraining Follow us on twitter @bouncercoach  Be Nice!