Why are Security Guards so Important?
Security guards offer a vital service, ensuing people and property are well protected against criminal behaviour.
Security guard roles come with an extremely broad job description but an effective security team should effectively deter those intent on committing physical attacks, vandalism, theft and many more offences.
Without the deterrent offered by SIA accredited security officers supplied by private security companies such as Prime Secure, crime rates would be significantly higher and the police would likely be overwhelmed.
What are the Duties of Security Guards?
There is no such thing as a typical security officer job.
Each role comes with different need and every employer will have a variety of tasks they wish a security guard to cover.
Just some of the most common tasks carried out by security staff include:
- Regular Patrols – Security guards will conduct extensive patrols, along routes established in collaboration with their employer, to check entry points and look for suspicious activity
- Keyholding – Many businesses choose to have a set of keys looked after by a professional security firm. This means your security guard can open up your premises at the start of the working day and make sure it is secure after they leave.
- Write Reports – Not only will security guards conduct patrols, they will also provide you with an in-depth report on their daily observations and make recommendations for how your site could be made more secure.
- Crowd Management – If you are planning an event where there are going to be a large number of people in one place then a security presence is essential. Professional security guards are trained to deal with fighting, drunk and disorderly behaviour, and more recently, how to ensure social distancing rules are being adhered to.
- Dealing with Customers – Security guards are often found at the front desk of retail stores, hotels, and office blocks. They are there in the main to check credentials and ensure that no-one is entering the premises without permission. However, given that customers often have questions or strike up a conversation with the guard on the front desk, it is essential that they are approachable and friendly as well as an imposing presence.
- Monitoring Security cameras – By utilising a site’s existing CCTV system security staff will be able to keep an eye across a much wider area than they would be able to cover on foot. If they notice something is wrong or an incident takes place, they can use the cameras to identify exactly where they need to be and deploy an officer there as quickly as possible.
Who do security guards protect?
Private Business Staff
If you are a private business owner, then one of the best ways to protect your staff is to hire an SIA accredited security officer.
Simply their presence on your premises will deter the vast majority of potential criminals from trying to enter the site.
If the visual deterrent is not enough then professional officers are trained to deal with intruders by detaining them and providing evidence to the police.
If they are unable to detain them or they deem it to dangerous to try then they will take steps to ensure all staff are kept away from the area and contact the relevant emergency service to help deal with the incident.
Prominent Individuals
As well as protecting entire businesses, well-known individuals such as politicians, actors, and businesspeople often hire security staff.
For decades security staff have been protecting individuals under their guard and just some of the most well-known people who have credited security staff with saving their lives include Winston Churchill and several US presidents.
All Internet Users
If you use the internet, then there is a good chance that you have security guards to thank for protecting your data and reducing the chances of identity theft and fraud.
Major companies such as Google and Amazon rely upon professional security staff to protect their sites where a breach of security could result in huge amounts of confidential information being released.
Much smaller institutions such as banks and building societies also have a lot of sensitive information on their premises and even just a single guard can help prevent a financial disaster.
Prime Secure’s SIA accredited security guards undergo extensive training to ensure they are the best in the industry at delivering all these services and many more.
As a UK wide company, who has been providing professional security guards for over 25 years, we have a national reach backed by the local knowledge of our operatives who are always on hand to fulfil all your security needs.
Whichever type of security guard you are looking for, Prime Secure is ready for your call on 0345 88 88 333.