08/08/2024
The "Doorman"
I would like to give the highest praise to all the staff at Coastline Security Ltd . After 4 months trading, I've personally found what works for me and our team which hasn't come without challenges.
I'd like to take 2 mins to decicate this post to not only our venue security, but each and every company out there. First let's start with them:
They wait patiently all week to attend their respective venues and give up vital time with their families, loved ones and quite frankly, give their own quality of life up to provide a service that's most of the time ignored or undervalued.
I've been in the high end security game long enough to understand that security is a massive overhead. This takes me to pay.
Not only do they give their all, the "Doorman" game is struggling with companies, especially in smaller towns, not able to afford a big security budget. Therefore meaning SIA trained operatives are forced to accept smaller wages, some illegal, to keep their jobs.
Let's talk about the fact the SIA is 10's of thousands, if not 100's of thousands short to actually provide qualified staff to pubs, clubs, festivals, venues etc. Therefore companies again will be forced to, or choose to, provide unqualified staff.
Now how about this. I reckon at least 80% of venue security already have a full time job so actually choose to do this for financial reasons or because now it's fast becoming the easiest route to gain employment in the UK.
Believe it or not, they also like to take much needed time to be with their families or find some time to recharge. Being around the public or venues who are drinking disorderly or various other forms of drugs, 100% isn't great but they constantly turn out great performances week after week after week.
So from me, to everyone out there doing their absolute best and risking their health and safety. I appreciate you and all your efforts.
Spare a thought for all SIA staff out their this weekend during organised riots whilst asked to work alone, whilst others are safe enjoying their evenings safe inside.
The most undervalued and under appreciated job out there.
Keep safe this weekend and say hi to your local door man or lady. Show respect like they show you.