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How to deliver a top class security guarding service - By: ALEXWHITE

Security organizations dedicated to providing quality, cost effective manned guarding services and security solutions need to offer a fully accredited, quality driven service to help protect staff and property in the private and public sector.

Prior to commencement of any assignment, competent consultants should carry out an examination of the proposed site to establish the security circumstances and provide a detailed evaluation of client specifications. This is followed by a complete Health & Safety workplace assessment.
The organization should continue to maintain close cooperation with their clients to ensure continued success of their operations. This includes:
• Proper administration of assignments carried out by fully experienced and qualified supervisors.
• Periodic reports to make sure up-to-date records of incidents and occurrences are kept on every site at all times.
• Supervisors should hold monthly meetings with clients to maintain and improve the security requirements of their organization.
• 24 hour on call management team
• Ability to fulfill all the effective time directives as dictated by the D.T.I.

DOOR SUPERVISION
Make it friendly but firm!
You should understand the psychology of maintaining the continuity of your clients business through proper management of entry and exit of staff and customers.
Door supervisors can often be the difference between a venue which is successful and one which is struggling to attract the right type of customer. Resourceful, courteous and friendly staff helps to promote a safe and fun environment for people everywhere.

RETAIL

In the retail industry, loss prevention whilst providing a friendly and safe environment for customers is a challenge.
Retail guards in smartly dressed company uniforms or client’s uniform of choice sends a clear message to would be criminals. Guards should be trained to be extremely vigilant and intelligent
In addition use the following methods:
Plain clothes detectives
Specially trained to be of assistance to shoppers Search and civil arrest procedures and police liaison CCTV, remote surveillance and access control Disability assistance Confrontation Crowd management

CONSTRUCTION / STATIC GUARDS

During construction, sites can be vulnerable during the hours of non operation. Use highly trained sector specific guards who work in the construction industry to ensure the protection of equipment, machinery and materials. Before deploying guards, assess the security condition of proposed site. Then return immediately with recommendations for the most appropriate security strategy.
Also consider:
Fully uniformed guards dressed in highly visible clothing to deter would be criminals.
24hr call centre and mobile supervisor available to respond to any incidents and give guards on site necessary back up Patrol monitoring systems are installed to enable guards demonstrate that they carry out their patrols as and when due during their shift.
Mobile patrols who are constantly on the move to check on all our guards to make sure they are doing their job as they should.

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