If you are serious about protecting your business and ensuring the safety of your staff, then hiring security guards should be your priority.
Security guards offer a range of benefits to business owners, and you’ll soon be wondering how you ever managed without them.
These are just 5 of the key ways businesses can benefit from security guards.
1. Deterring Crime
Security guards aren’t only there to deal with criminals when they enter your site.
The biggest impact they have is actually stopping crime from happening in the first place by providing a visual deterrent to potential intruders.
Whilst hiring a security guard may initially appear as another expense eating into your profit margin, a guard will more than pay for themselves if their presence prevents the theft of valuable merchandise or equipment.
SIA licensed guards are trained to spot suspicious activity and quickly follow security protocol to deal with it so even if a criminal is not deterred by the intimidating sight of a security guard they may well be intercepted before any damage is done.
Not only will a security guard’s presence prevent crime from taking place, but their experience and expertise mean they can give you advice on how to optimise your security systems and protocols.
Security guards can give you a full analysis of their observations whilst in the post, highlighting any weak points they have noticed that a criminal may be able to exploit.
These could include a window or door that is unsecured at night, a lack of personal identification needed to enter the property, or an area of your premises that is not covered by CCTV cameras.
2. Dealing With Crime
Despite acting as a significant visual deterrent against crime, your business may still be targeted, and professional security guards are trained in dealing with all sorts of criminal activity.
Different guards will be trained to different levels, and some may just record and observe the details of a crime and pass the information onto the police, whilst another may attempt to apprehend an intruder whilst on site.
By using a respected security company, you will ensure that your security guards are properly trained and licensed to deal with criminal activity in the most effective way.
If your company has an established security policy, you will be able to work with the security officers provided to make them aware of exactly what they are and they will make sure to follow the agreed procedures at all times.
3. Being the face of the business
Many security guards who work for private businesses will be in charge of manning the front desk.
This means that they are the first person that any visitors or potential clients will meet when they come into your business.
They will also check the credentials of people when they arrive, direct them to the correct departments, and answer any enquiries.
This means that security officers are far more than just security but are essential to the smooth running and success of your business.
It is essential that you hire professionals who are personable and approachable for members of the general public as well as being an imposing presence to intruders.
4. Wide range of responsibilities
The role of a full-time security guard is far more than preventing crime and desk duty.
As a leading installer of CCTV security systems, all Prime Secure’s security officers are trained to utilise video surveillance to help keep your premises safe.
They can also be charged with opening up your site at the start of the day, and locking up at the close of play, using their expert training to ensure that all entry points are completely secure before leaving the property.
Other responsibilities include ensuring staff get to their cars safely after dark and making sure that your alarm system is fully operational.
This not only makes your premises a safer place to work which will give your staff peace of mind and increase productivity, but also takes some responsibilities away from your staff who may have been carrying out tasks outside of their job description to keep the business running.
5. Encourage Customers
Many businesses revolve around gaining the trust of your customers.
Some businesses handle sensitive information or expensive merchandise on behalf of their clients and reassuring partners that their property and information will be protected is essential to success.
If a potential client attends your site for a meeting and they see a security presence in the form of professional security guards, possible in conjunction with a CCTV system and other security measures, they will be more confident about the professionalism and security of the services you can offer and the chances of securing their business will increase.