Crowd controller

Also searched as: Vigilante de seguridad en espectáculos públicos y eventos deportivos

Code 5419.5

What does a Crowd controller do?

Crowd controllers keep constant watch of the crowd during a specific event such as public speeches, sporting events or concerts, in order to prevent and react quickly to incidents. They control the entry to the venue, monitor the behaviour of the crowd, handle aggressive behaviour and conduct emergency evacuations.

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Essential skills

Knowledge

  • security threats
  • surveillance methods
  • fire safety regulations

Skills and competences

  • manage theft prevention
  • liaise with security authorities
  • control crowd
  • comply with the principles of self-defence
  • ensure public safety and security
  • manage emergency evacuation plans
  • identify security threats
  • identify terrorism threats
  • patrol areas
  • deal with aggressive behaviour
  • perform security checks
  • practice vigilance
  • restrain individuals
  • monitor guest access
  • use communication techniques

Transversal competences

  • ensure health and safety of visitors

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences