All businesses have to deal with the veracity that thefts and other crimes can occur on business premises. Some businesses, such as convenience stores, banks and retail stores, may be more of a target for criminals and petty thieves than other types, but a wide variety of businesses choose to hire security guards. Guards can be used to prevent crime, maintain security, and assist customers and employees. Business owners should assess the benefits of hiring a security guard before making the decision to bring one on board.
Sense of Security
The presence of a Citiguard security guard at a business provides peace of mind and a sense of security to the business owner, employees and customers. Employees that work in high-risk areas are more productive and easier to retain when they don’t have to worry about personal safety. It also lets customers know that you are concerned about their safety and willing to take steps to insure it. This may be particularly important for businesses that deal in very high-end merchandise or are located in high-crime areas.
Prevention
Having a Citiguard security guard present is a great prevention to crime. Thieves will be indecisive about targeting a business that has uniformed protection. Citiguard’s security guards are trained to look for suspicious activity on the spot, assess a situation and react to security breaches. A security guard is a greater visual deterrent than just camera surveillance or a standard security system. It sends a message to potential criminals that you are serious about the security of your business.
Customer Service
Citiguard’s Security Guards can also be customer service ambassadors. A guard may man a front desk or act as a sentry to control access to an area. Citiguard Security Guards able to help direct people to find products, get to the right location in a business and can also be available as escorts for customers and employees to get to their cars after dark. Hiring Citiguard lets you communicate that your business is secure and customer-oriented.
Handling Crime
Citiguard’s Security Guards best trained when it comes to actively responding to a crime. Guards may take down details and contact the police or may be able to detain suspects. It is the business decision whether to have an armed or unarmed guard, and what measures should be primed for handling a suspect should a crime occur. Hiring Citiguard will ensure that the guard behaves capably and sensibly when faced with criminal activity on business premises.
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Call 800-613-5903 or visit www.citiguardinc.com
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