Security guards
Licensed guards check the door, watch the parking lot and handle problems.
- Typical price
- $25 to $80 per guard, per hour
- Book ahead
- 2 to 6 weeks
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What to expect
- How it works
- Hourly with minimums; Texas DPS-licensed. Many halls require security when alcohol is served.
- How long
- Most hosts book 4 to 6 hours.
- How much to plan
- About 1 guard per 100 guests with alcohol (venues set their own ratio).
- Comes with an attendant
Styles to choose from
Unarmed guards
Door and floor.
Armed guards
Higher risk.
Parking lot patrol
Vehicle safety.
How to book it
Book ahead2 to 6 weeks
What we'll ask you
Your request asks a few quick things, so vendors can price it right:
- Which security guards styles interest you?Unarmed guards, Armed guards, Parking lot patrol
- How many guests will this serve?
- How many hours do you need them?
- Who supplies the alcohol?I buy it, they serve it, They supply everything, No alcohol, Not sure
Houston notes
- Mistakes here can hurt people. Hire licensed and insured pros.
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