Security is vital to the success of any business, keeping staff, visitors, and assets safe at all times during the working week.
Whilst many businesses face similar challenges in terms of their security, everyone has slightly different security requirements and it is the task of professional security firms to meet them.
Here are some of the security solutions that are often used to protect business sites and you might wish to consider when developing your own bespoke security strategy.
Alarm response and Keyholding
When you arrange an alarm activation service with a security company, you will be arranging for an accredited team of security professionals to deal with any alarm activations that occur on your site.
Of course, not every alarm activation will turn out to be an emergency situation, but it is nice to know that the one time that it is the person dealing with it will be expertly trained to do just that.
When an alarm goes off, someone needs to deal with it. Understandably, you might not feel comfortable doing so yourself, and don’t want to put a staff member at risk by asking them to do it. With a keyholding service in place you don’t need to. In fact, you don’t even need to go to your site to let the security team in. They will simply store a set of your keys in their central office and use them when required to access your site. Once they have dealt with whatever they found and have reset the alarm system they will securely lock up and return to base.
Stewarding
If you regularly host events, you will be well aware of the essential role that stewards play in crowd control and ensuring the big day goes off without a hitch. If you are running an event for the very first time, take our word for it, you need stewards in place.
Stewards operate at pretty much every major event that you can possibly imagine from one off sports matches and concerts to large festivals lasting for several days. Their roles vary depending on the event in question but will usually include tasks such as checking tickets, directing the crowd, and identifying any risks that could escalate into something more serious.
Some of the services on this list are optional but recommended. Stewarding at major events is a must and it is simply impossible to run a safe and successful event without them in place.
Mobile security patrols
Security guards conducting mobile patrols of a property is a security measure that has been used for centuries and remains a highly effective way to deter criminals and identify threats in real time. Sure, 24/7 manned guarding can be expensive, but you will certainly be glad it’s there if it prevents a fire, theft, or vandalism of your property.
Also, mobile patrols don’t have to be conducted by security guards that are stationed on your site 24 hours a day either. Most people simply arrange a time for security officers to visit their site during the day or at night to give the area a once over before leaving once again.
The reports from these patrols are extremely valuable for improving your security protocols and will detail the observations and recommendations of these expert security professionals.
Concierge services
For those looking to maintain an aura of ultra-professionalism at their front desk that matches the ethos of their business but still provides protection against security threats, concierge security could be the perfect option.
Just some of the places that will regularly have security professionals protecting the front of house include hotels, office blocks, restaurants, and more. Alongside their traditional security guard duties of monitoring CCTV, keeping an eye out for suspicious activities, and potentially opening or closing the premises when required, concierge security officers will also provide a number of more administrative duties.
These could include answering calls, taking in packages, and answering the questions and queries of visitors. Many security companies that offer concierge security will also offer a flexible uniform policy, allowing guards to wear a suit that better reflects the image of the establishment they are tasked with protecting.