Bouncers learn their craft

  • 2016-05-10
Anchorage nightclub bouncers have a job that has the potential for serious confrontations, but rarely offers formal training. Last month, however, bouncers from several Anchorage nightspots had the opportunity to attend professional training.

San Diego’s Nightclub Security Consultants’ Robert Smith held a two-day class at the headquarters of the Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailers association (CHARR) in Spenard for Anchorage’s bouncers. Approximately a dozen employees from the Great Alaskan Bush Company, Tap Root, and Koot’s, among others, attended the training. Those that completed training successfully earned certification in their field. Perhaps the most imposing of the students was Wayne Manning, who’s been working at the Great Alaskan Bush Company for over 25 years. He stands 6’4” and weighs 320lb.

Some of the subjects covered in class included matters like identifying the five most common allegations made against bars in lawsuits, and what the best way is for a bouncer to awaken someone who has passed out from drinking. Students learned about chokeholds, and what is meant by the term ‘civil liability’. Nightclub Security Consultants says their training is “totally job-specific to the difficult and dangerous job of a ‘bouncer.’”

CHARR executives might consider creating Brochures that list the entertainment spots with bouncers who have been through the training, which might make them more attractive to patrons.
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