Every show has a line between the audience and everything behind it. This special event security package puts trained guards on that line, checking wristbands, laminates and badges so that artists, crew and hosted guests are the only people moving through restricted space.
Shows across Northern California are covered: San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, San Jose and the wider Bay Area, plus Santa Cruz, Sacramento, Roseville and Fresno. The company keeps a presence in both Roseville and Sacramento.
The team holds California Private Patrol Operator license PPO 121349, issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. It has been active since 2021, runs through December 2027, and has a clean record with
Every show has a line between the audience and everything behind it. This special event security package puts trained guards on that line, checking wristbands, laminates and badges so that artists, crew and hosted guests are the only people moving through restricted space.
Shows across Northern California are covered: San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, San Jose and the wider Bay Area, plus Santa Cruz, Sacramento, Roseville and Fresno. The company keeps a presence in both Roseville and Sacramento.
The team holds California Private Patrol Operator license PPO 121349, issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. It has been active since 2021, runs through December 2027, and has a clean record with no disciplinary actions.
Why a Dedicated Backstage Team Helps
At concerts, festivals, galas and award shows, the biggest problems behind the curtain are rarely dramatic. A fan slips in behind a caterer. Someone with a general pass drifts into the artist lounge. A crew door gets propped open for airflow. Guards assigned only to restricted areas catch these small gaps before they become a story.
Responsibilities on the Night
Confirming each credential at stage entrances, green rooms, VIP lounges and production areas.
Turning away people without access quietly, without making a scene in front of guests.
Monitoring the stage area during performances.
Patrolling back-of-house on foot, by bike or by golf cart to check doors and fence lines.
Responding to emergencies and helping move people out safely, with fire watch staff available.
Supporting video surveillance monitoring where the venue has cameras.
Staffing Mix
Unarmed guards in uniform handle most credential posts. For high-profile talent or a venue that requires it, armed security guard services and executive protection can be added to the plan. A canine unit trained to detect firearms and explosives is also available for sweeps of gear and entry points.
The package is billed per guard, per hour. Longer shifts carry a lower hourly rate, which suits productions with early sound checks and late load-outs.
How It Comes Together
It begins with a personalized risk assessment covering your venue layout, talent needs and pass structure. From there the team drafts a security plan that assigns each restricted door and spells out what credentials it accepts. On show day, guards check in with your stage or production manager and keep adjusting the plan as conditions change.
Guards use only the force necessary to resolve a situation, and many bring prior experience in security, the military or law enforcement.
Typical Bookings
Club and theater concerts, outdoor festival stages, benefit galas with a performer, award ceremonies, film screenings with talent appearances and company shows with a headline act. The same private security services the company provides to hotels and office buildings carry over well to tightly run event spaces.
FAQ
Do you work with our existing credential system?
Yes. Share samples or a description of each pass type and the zones it covers, and guards are briefed on it ahead of time.
Can guards stay on through load-out?
Yes. Many productions keep one or two guards posted at the loading door after the last set, so gear and instruments stay protected while trucks are packed. Just list your load-out window when you ask for a quote.
Is there a certificate of insurance for the venue?
Yes. The company is fully insured, with liability coverage of up to $1 million, and a COI can be included.
Are there hidden fees or contracts?
Pricing is transparent with no hidden charges, no long-term contract is needed, and cancellation carries no fee with proper notice.
Request a same-day quote and the team will help keep your backstage quiet, orderly and limited to the people who belong there.
