Security services offered by professional security companies
Security companies Manchester offer a huge selection of different security services to almost any sector or group you could possibly imagine, keeping people, property, and information safe across the North East.
As a business, you have a lot to think and worry about, but security should be right at the top of your priority list. There are many different security firms in the UK offering all sorts of different services to meet all needs and requirements so it can be difficult to know exactly what you need and how to go about finding it.
Like anything in business, research is critical to success when it comes to security and this overview of the types of security services that are available is a fantastic place to start.
Manned guarding
Security guard patrols are the beard and butter of any security firm. Professional SIA licenced security guards are an incredibly powerful tool in the fight against criminal activity and can carry out an incredible number of different security services all aimed at protecting their charges.
Many security guards will be stationed outside or at the entry point to a building to track comings and goings or conducting mobile patrols along pre-agreed routes inside.
In customer facing locations such as at events or protecting a retail store, security guards may also be asked to perform more routine duties such as answering queries and directing visitors/attendees.
Retail security
You have undoubtedly seen security guards stationed at the entrance to your local supermarket, guarding against shoplifters and a variety of other possible threats. These guards are the first people that your customers will come in to contact with and it is key they make a good impression. Most security firms that specialise in retail security will train their staff to fit in well in public settings and remain as approachable to innocents as they are off-putting to wrongdoers.
Warehouse security
Warehouses are often highly attractive to criminals due to their remote location and large quantities of expensive materials, goods, and equipment stored inside. Securing these large and often remote sites can be a challenges and certainly shouldn’t be attempted without consulting with a professional security firm.
Warehouse security guards are experts at creating strong and effective security plans for warehouse locations and carrying them out to the letter. They will monitor entry points, both in person and via CCTV and attend any emergency situations that are detected using their conflict resolution training to de escalate situations before they get out of control. If needed they will contact the emergency services and detain any intruders until the arrive.
Risk Assessments
Risk assessments are the key to building an effective security system on any property, helping you to identify the specific threats that you will face and the best way to mitigate them.
In order to be able to properly identify these threats, however, you need the expert eye of a professional and most security firms specialise in providing risk assessments to businesses in their local area. For a comprehensive security system it makes sense to use the same security firm for both your risk assessment need and to implement a solution using tools such as CCTV installation, alarms systems, and security guards.
During a risk assessment, the person responsible will not only identify threats but rank them in order of the severity of risk. Some firms may also help you to maximise your cyber security at the same time. It is more than possible to carry out your own risk assessment but without extensive security experience there is a good chance that you will miss things that could be incredibly costly.
Personal protection
Some security guards specialise in the personal protection of VIPs such as celebrities, politicians, and high value individuals.
This is an incredibly responsible job especially where the person in question is regularly the subject of verbal and written threats and it takes a certain skillset and personality to be successful in this role. Ex-servicemen often find themselves in this role as they have a toolbox of transferrable skills and personal protection can be the perfect stepping stone between serving in the forces and returning to civilian life.
CCTV installation
Security companies provide, install, and monitor CCTV surveillance systems on behalf companies and individuals across the UK. Most companies will train their staff in the use of such technology and how to use them to supplement and improve the security services they are able to offer.
Alongside CCTV, there are many other security technologies that may be recommended during a risk assessment and can be installed by a security company. These include motion detection alarm systems, access control technologies that use biometrics such as fingerprint and facial recognition to verify the identity of individuals, and much more besides.
