Screening Stadium Staff, Security, Vendors and Contractors
Role-based screening for event staff, security, concessions vendors and contractors at sports venues.
Short answer
How should sports organizations screen stadium staff, security, vendors and contractors?
Screen employees by role and access, require contracted security firms to hold the state guard licenses their staff need, and put screening requirements for vendor and concession staff in the contract. This page covers employees, contractors and event staff, not player screening or league rules.
Contract vendors set their own screening
Concessionaires and staffing vendors are usually the employer of their staff. Define the required checks and a certification of completion in your contract.
Venue role matrix
| Role | Employer | Common checks |
|---|---|---|
| Ticketing / guest services | Organization | Criminal |
| Event security | Security contractor | State guard license; contractor checks |
| Concessions | Vendor | Contract-defined checks |
| Box office / cash room | Organization | Criminal, employment verification |
Frequently asked questions
Do leagues require these checks?
We do not describe league requirements; check your organization's own obligations.
Should we verify a security contractor's licenses?
Yes, confirm with the state licensing authority.
Do event-day staff need FCRA steps?
Yes, if you use consumer reports for their employment.
Related tools and guides
Sources
- California BSIS — Security Guard fact sheet
- Texas DPS — Private Security Program
- 15 U.S.C. § 1681b — disclosure, authorization and adverse action (Cornell LII)
- EEOC — Enforcement Guidance on Arrest and Conviction Records (2012)
Published and last reviewed October 5, 2026.