Small businesses constantly deal with the possibility that thefts and other crimes can occur on business premises. Some businesses, such as convenience stores, banks, and retail stores, may be more of a target for criminals and petty thieves than others, but the unfortunate reality is that crime can happen to any kind of business.
This is the reason why a wide variety of businesses choose to hire security guards. Guards can be used to prevent crime, maintain security, and assist customers and employees. Business owners should assess the benefits of hiring a security guard before making the decision to bring one on board.
1.)
Sense of Security
The presence of a security guard at a business can provide peace of mind and a sense of security to the business owner, employees and customers. Employees are more productive and easier to retain when they don’t have to worry about personal safety.
It also lets customers know that you are concerned about their safety and willing to take steps to insure it. This may be particularly important for businesses that deal with very high-end merchandise or are in high-crime areas.
2.)
Prevention
Simply having a security guard present is a great deterrent to crime, as thieves will think twice about targeting a business that has uniformed protection.
Professional guards are trained to look for suspicious activity on the spot and react to security breaches. A guard is a greater visual deterrent than just camera surveillance or a standard security system. It sends a message to potential criminals that you are serious about the security of your business.
3.)
Customer Service
Security guards can also be customer service ambassadors. A guard may man a front desk or act as a sentry to control access to an area. This can mean that there is a substantial amount of interaction with customers and clients.
Guards may help direct people to find products and get to the right location in a business. Guards can also be available as escorts for customers and employees to get to their cars after dark. Hiring personable and capable guards lets you communicate that your business is secure and customer oriented.
4.)
Handling Crime
Security guards are trained to actively respond to a crime. Some may simply take down details and contact the police, while others are able to detain the suspects themselves.
It is ultimately up to the business to decide whether they want an armed or unarmed guard, and what procedures should be in place for handling a suspect, should a crime occur. Hiring a trained and licensed guard from a reputable company can ensure that the guard behaves capably and sensibly when faced with criminal activity on business premises.
5.)
Monitoring
Not all security guards spend the entire time actively patrolling a business property. A security professional may be employed to monitor video surveillance, review credentials, check for contraband or restrict access to an area.
A security guard may also have specific tasks, such as watching for shoplifters, keeping an eye on the grounds after hours, and opening or closing a business for the day. These monitoring duties take a lot of security responsibility off the shoulders of the business owner and employees and allows them to focus on their jobs.
We can provide these all for you!
Here at Zagame Security Group, we make sure that the security guards we have are fully loaded with the competencies needed to provide the strongest security for our clients. Our security are all Victorian Security License holders, as testament to our mission to put the security and protection of our clients as our highest priority.
Our vehicle patrols are also equipped with Electronic Attendance Verification Devices which can monitor the whereabouts of our security guards whenever they enter your worksite for security checks. This way, you can be certain that we are providing you the service you paid for.
Make your workplace more secure with Zagame Security Group today. Contact us today at 1300 989 676 or at our website for a FREE quote!
