Having a professional security presence on site can provide peace of mind for you and your staff.
Whilst CCTV and alarm systems are powerful deterrents to criminals there is no substitute for the physical protection service offered by manned guarding.
At Prime Secure all our security guards are SIA accredited and fully trained to deal with dangerous situations leaving your staff worry free and fully concentrated on their jobs.
Here are 10 of the most valuable things that a security service can do for you:
1. Reduce Crime
A manned guarding presence on your site in the form of a uniformed security officer is an extremely effective visual deterrent to criminals.
The likelihood is that when a potential intruder sees you have security guards, they will choose a different property to target meaning that without lifting a finger, security officers will have significantly reduced the chances of crime occurring.
2. Stop Crime
Not all criminals will be put off simply by the presence of a security guard, so they need to be primed to deal with active incidents taking place.
When professional security staff identify an intruder on your premises, they will intercept them and stop them from causing harm.
3. Represent your Business
Keeping staff and customers safe is the first priority of security staff but in doing this they will become a representative of your business.
You may wish to have a guard man your front desk to help check visitor credentials and observe the entrance so they are often the first person a customer will come across when they enter your business.
When chatting to customers and dealing with their enquiries, security officers will be personable and helpful and portray your company in the best possible light.
4. Provide Rapid Response Services
When an incident is occurring, it is essential that your security is on hand to deal with it as quickly as possible.
Professional security guards will utilise your alarm and CCTV systems to identify exactly when and where an incident is occurring so they can be on the scene as quickly as possible.
5. Make instant decisions
When arriving at an incident it is the job of your security staff to make fast pressurised decisions which in extreme cases could be the difference between life and death.
Professional guards are trained to know what to do in a wide range of situations and will adapt to the issue as it develops.
If you have a security policy in place, the security guard will memorise exactly what you want them to do in certain situations and use that guidance to make their decisions.
6. Increase Productivity
It is very hard to work in an environment where you do not feel safe and that is not the sort of workplace you want to create.
Simply having the presence of a security guard on site helps to create a safe business environment and will help staff relax.
When staff feel safe and comfortable in their work they will remain more focussed and productivity will rise as a result.
7. Leave it to the professionals
When you are relying on untrained staff to respond to incidents you are likely to see mistakes being made during crisis events.
Emergencies often require assistance from the police, fire service, or paramedics and knowing who to collaborate with and work alongside these responders is key.
Not only are security guards trained to work with the emergency services they will also be able to identify exactly who needs to be contacted if they are first on the scene and will make sure the correct professionals are on the scenes as quickly as possible.
8. First-Aid help
In emergency situations there is not always time to wait for a paramedic to arrive and having a security officer who is trained in CPR and AED use could literally be a lifesaver.
Even basic first aid training can help stabilise an injured person for long enough for professional help to arrive.
9. Promote Good Behaviour
Whilst crime is the main focus of security guards, they can also help to control internal workplace discipline and disorder in crowds.
When there is a security presence in the workplace staff are far more likely to abide by health and safety rules and avoid committing minor offences they might have otherwise.
Professional security staff will also be trained in crowd management and their presence at events will help reduce the risk of fighting and drunk and disorderly behaviour.
10.Reduce Stress
If you are looking to reduce your own and your staff’s stress levels, then hiring security guards is a no brainer.
You will be able to focus on running your business or managing a project, with safety and security being taken care of by a team of professionals.