A professional who collects admission tickets and passes from patrons at entertainment events. Respnsibilities include:

• Examines ticket or pass to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color and date issued.
• Refuses admittance to patrons without ticket or pass, or who are undesirable for reasons, such as intoxication or improper attire.
• May direct patrons to their seats.
• May distribute door checks to patrons temporarily leaving establishment.
• May count and record number of tickets collected.
• May issue and collect completed release forms for hazardous events, and photograph patron with release form for permanent records file.
• May be designated Gate Attendant or Turnstile Attendant when collecting tickets at open-air event.