How Do I Become A Entertainment Body Guard?
Lately I’ve been working in a bar and the part time at the civic center as a security guard. I want to know how I get to tour with bands as a security guy. I’m very big and although I have a small criminal past (years ago) I am very loyal and great in a fight. How do I hook up with some of these guys to work?
-Jack. Dallas, TX.
Hey buddy. First most the “security officers” that work as body guards with major acts have military, police, or Special Forces backgrounds. They are recruited by major companies such as Halliburton and are very well trained for all types of situations with any level of celebrity. The bar bouncer mentality is not permitted in the current climate of the concert industry. Acting like a tough guy is just asking for trouble (and a lawsuit). Not to mention a criminal background will cause everyone a headache when crossing over borders.
Most security directors can conduct briefings with the local police department, fire department, and venue staff. They are aware of legalities regarding pyrotechnics, how far the venue and hotel are from one another, and how to take separate routes if needed. You don’t learn this while removing a Budweiser from drunken patrons or throwing out a kid who crowd surfed one to many times.
