This is a general description of how our Checkers perform checking services.There may be specific situations, assignments and instructions from the Checker Patrol home office. All of our Checkers are independent contractors using their own equipment and training to perform the checking services.
Open Checking: Requires checkers to go into movie theatre or restaurant and collect various information as indicated by the home office. These reports are usually one to two page 'yes/no' questionnaires and usually outline areas like inner/outer location cleanliness, lobby, concession, restrooms auditorium, etc. The assignment is quite simple to perform and usually takes no longer than a couple of hours to do. The staff and management are aware you are there so there is no need to remain incognito.
Blind Checking: Requires checkers to go into movie theatre or restaurant and collect various information as indicated by the home office. These reports are usually one to two page 'yes/no' questionnaires and usually outline areas like inner/outer location cleanliness, lobby, concession, restrooms auditorium, etc. The assignment is quite simple to perform and usually takes no longer than a couple of hours to do. The staff and management are not aware you are there so you will need to remain undercover and never reveal your intentions.
Trailer Checking: Requires checkers to arrive 15 minutes prior to show time in order to record all previews and ads (not including slides) that run before an assigned movie begins. This job usually requires no more than 30 minutes to complete. There may be times an assigned movie plays on multiple screens. Checkers must therefore attend all screens showing assigned movie. Checkers are paid on a per screen basis.
All Screen Trailer Checking: Requires checkers to attend ALL screens within a movie theatre complex and record all previews and ads (not including slides). Checkers are paid on a per screen basis.
Sneak Preview Checking: A sneak preview occurs one to two weeks before the scheduled release of a movie. Sneak preview checking requires checkers to collect patron attendance (head counts) and evaluate picture and sound quality. At the end of a scheduled sneak preview, checkers are to coordinate with management to collect numbers of tickets sold and the manager’s signature. Checkers are paid a flat fee.