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Old 07-17-2008, 04:27 AM   #51 (permalink)

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This is what I like to hear.
When I applied for my first bouncing job, I walked into an club in Hollywood and asked one of the bouncers how to apply for a job here. He called the head of security down and I talked to him for a minute or two before he told me he was really busy, but he would like to talk to me again later. He asked for my name and number and said he would call me in a few days.

Almost a week and a half went by before he called me and asked if I was still interested. I said I was, and so he said for me to come down for an official interview Monday afternoon. During the interview, he asked if I had my Guard Card, Gun Card, or any previous experience. I told him I did not have my Guard Card or Gun Card, and had zero experience in nightclub security. However, I was really interested in working in nightclubs and was really motivated to learn how it works. I told him that he was getting a quality employee that would show up to work everyday, on time, and have a positive attitude.

He asked me questions about random situations that might occur in the club, and how I would deal with them. I answered him truthfully and with confidence, even though I had no idea what the "right" answers were. After the interview, he said he would think about it and would call in a week or so. Over two weeks went by before he called me and said I was hired.
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Old 07-17-2008, 06:37 AM   #52 (permalink)

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I work as a bouncer in a nightclub... The bar I work at doesnt require guard cards. Nobody I work with has a guard card. But you do have to be 21 to work at bars/nightclubs.

Im 5'7" and 155lbs, not a big guy at all. Ive seen all kinds of shit.

Being a bouncer is cool. Just make sure your not scared or timid. I think a lot of places just require some sort of experience, either military, law enforcement, martial arts, or other security work.

So if you are just 20, work for a security company, and do concerts, and promotional and sports events. A lot of security companies will let you work without a guardcard with reduced pay, and your job functions will be limited. Then either get your guardcard or wait til u turn 21 then just ask to speak to the head of security or security manager at the bar u want to work at. Some nightclubs/bars have their own security staff. while others will hire security staffing companies. I work for a bar that has all in house security.
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Old 07-17-2008, 07:00 AM   #53 (permalink)

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Dude, you don't need to big at all...I've seen numerous bouncers and shopping mall security guards who are much smaller than me...In a way, the smaller ones are more intimidating.
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I have a friend who just got hired as a bouncer. I do NOT see the appeal in the job. He works 3 hours a night, on the fucking weekends. At times when he could be partying with people. Getting 12 bucks an hour. WTF is the incentive for this job?

Maybe its a good job for alcoholics. He said that after the club closes, they 'take care of the bouncers' at the bar.
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Old 07-17-2008, 08:45 AM   #55 (permalink)
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Dude, you don't need to big at all...I've seen numerous bouncers and shopping mall security guards who are much smaller than me...In a way, the smaller ones are more intimidating.
No I wouldn't worry about that. I have seen little asian men be doormen/bouncers.
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Old 07-17-2008, 03:52 PM   #56 (permalink)
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I used to be a bartender, and dealing with drunk people when you're sober sucks. Other than that, sounds like you've found yourself a second job.
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So I guess I gotta wait it out until I'm 21 then.
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