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Reasons Why Small Businesses Should Hire Security Guards

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It doesn’t matter what kind of shop you own or what kind of products you’re selling, you can’t afford any property loss. Every property loss (even if it’s just a minor loss) is affecting your business. You can prevent this from happening by hiring a security guard that will take complete care of your retail security.

You might be thinking you’re able to enhance the security of your store on your own but you can’t prevent theft at all times. Which is something that security guards are able to do! Security guards are able to help you to recognise thieves and are able to help you to prevent them from stealing from your store.

You might think: ‘I can’t afford to hire another member of staff, that’s way too expensive.’ But the money you will lose as a result of the theft that might be happening in your store will be worth hiring that extra member of staff!

We listed 3 of the most common reasons on why to hire a security guard down for you:

 

Reason 1: It protects your business against shoplifting and theft

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The most common reason to hire a security guard (which already has been discussed at the beginning of this blog post) is to protect your business from financial losses due to theft and shoplifting. It’s no secret that both shoplifting and theft costs you a lot of money. Hiring a security guard for your business will help you to reduce these losses. Security guards will also contribute to a safer work environment; which will lead your employees to be more effective during working hours. It will noticeably increase your profits by giving you back the money that’s rightfully yours.

 

Reason 2: Handling theft professionally

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Our security guards are trained to be able to identify thefts before the rest of your staff does. This will provide a safe work environment and protection to your employees and customers. A security guard does not only spot shoplifters, but they will also confront them about it; which is something you might not be comfortable with doing yourself.

 

Reason 3: It will prevent your business from stealing employees

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Most of your customers will not realise straight away whether you have a security system in place or not – but your employees will know! But when they know that nobody is keeping an eye on them, your business becomes their easy target.

Every employer wants to be able to trust his/her employees, especially when we’re talking about small businesses. A business feels like a child to employers and they want every employee to take care of it just like they do.

In the ideal situation, employees don’t steal from their employers. But sadly, this is not always reality. When you’re hiring a security guard, every single employee will know that everything is being watched at all times which will hold them back from stealing.

 

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Why Hire Security Guards for a Private Event?

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Hiring for security guards is one thing you need for an event whether it is private or not. Most people don’t think about of hiring security for a private event. A private event sometimes refers to an outdoor party or within a club or restaurant. It also includes social events like engagement parties, weddings or birthday parties. Private events can also include professional gatherings and conferences.

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At any event, no one wants any disturbances that might create the event to go unsettling to the people at the event. Here are some of the reasons why it is a good idea to hire security guards for your event.

 

What can Security Guards do at the Private Event?

  • Stop Gate Crashers
    • Security guards can stop people who are only looking for free alcohol and party to get through the day. With a security guard there, they can stop any uninvited people from entering the event.
  • Control the Alcohol Flow
    • Many private events have a bar section with their event and a lot of people can get ahead of themselves. With the extra hand of security, they will be able to handle the situation in a proper manner. This will stop the situation from getting out of hand.

 

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Roles of a Security Guard at a Private Events:

There are many different tasks a security guard must do while at a private event. Here are somethings security guards must do while at them.

  • Stay Inconspicuous
    • No one likes knowing there are security guards are at an event. Especially when they want to cause people to panic or to spoils everyone’s mood. By staying in the background of the event, they can make sure everything runs smoothly while doing their job.
  • Guard the Entrance
    • A security guard will ensure only people who are supposed to enter the event goes through.
  • Stop the Brawls
    • A drunk brawl is one of the worst things that would happen at a private event. It can easily escalate to mass hysteria as many other people may jump into the fight. Security guards will have the experience to stop the fights from getting worse.

Hire your security guard today through Security Guard Bristol today.

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CCTV Training for Private Bristol Security Guards

Proficiency with CCTV equipment is an extremely valuable skill for the modern day security guard to have, whether they work for a London security company, a Bristol security guard company or even in Weston Super Mare security firm. Indeed, there is no security market in the UK where surveillance skills aren’t in high demand. In Clevedon, businesses can maximize their security presence by utilizing CCTV surveillance and a physical security presence.

Like most security skills, however, CCTV surveillance is licensable, and requires the trainee to complete multi-module coursework before they are deemed proficient. The CCTV course content is broken down into two sections, each with a handful of sub-sessions:

  • Common Security Industry Knowledge
  • Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) Operations

The Common Security Industry Knowledge section has 6 sessions that must be completed for a passing grade:

  1. Awareness of the Law in the Private Security Industry
  2. Health and Safety for the Private Security Operative
  3. Fire Safety Awareness
  4. Emergency Procedures
  5. The Private Security Industry
  6. Communication Skills and Customer Care

The Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) Operations section has an additional 8 sessions that must be completed for a passing grade:

  1. Introduction to the Roles and Responsibilities of the CCTV Operator and other CCTV Staff
  2. Codes of Practice, Operational Procedures and Guidelines
  3. CCTV Equipment and its Operation
  4. Legislation
  5. Dealing with Incidents
  6. CCTV Surveillance Techniques
  7. Emergency Procedures in the CCTV Control Room
  8. Health and Safety at Work in the CCTV Control Room

Exemptions

While all 14 of these sessions must be completed in order to receive CCTV certification, for those who already possess some form of UK CCTV qualification, they may be exempt from completing some or all of the approved training courses.

If you have received an award or qualification in CCTV-related field, or have worked in a CCTV control room inside the last 3 years, then you may be exempt from part of the training and assessment necessary to receive your CCTV license.

If you hold the NVQ Level 2 in Providing Security Services in either City & Guilds or Edexcel, then you may be exempt from all parts of the approved training and assessments necessary to receive your CCTV license.

In all cases, however, anyone wishing to secure a CCTV license must still apply to an approved training centre to register and apply for an exemption.

 

 

 

 

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