5 problems a private security company could solve for your business

For any business operating today, preserving the safety of employees and site visitors, as well as protecting the business and its assets against criminal activity, will always be a top priority.

Every company has its own unique security challenges and while some of these threats may be reduced through the use of security measures, such as access control systems, alarms and CCTV, there will always be a need for a physical security presence or response.

This may be something you choose to cover in-house but is also something that can be provided by a private security company. You can read more about the pros and cons of each option in our blog - ‘In-house versus outsourced security’.

Here, we’ve looked at five key ways an external security company may be able to help reduce the security risks your business is facing.

Are you putting staff at risk by asking them to be key holders and to respond to alarm activations out-of-hours?

Solution: Key holding and alarm response services

No-one enjoys receiving a call in the middle of the night, telling them an alarm is going off on the business premises and they need to attend to investigate. Not only is it unpleasant but it can also put your employees at potential risk; for example,if the cause of the alarm is an intruder and they are still on site.

Speed of response in this situation can also have consequences and it is not always easy for employees to mobilise themselves quickly, especially if they live some distance away. Yet the longer a would-be criminal is left on site undisturbed, the greater the potential financial and reputational impact they may have.

Calling on the alarm response services of a reputable private security firm can offer a solution. In the case of our team here at Venture Security, our security officers are based locally to our customers and so can be on site quickly. They are specially trained to deal with anything they may encounter, including a crime in progress and crime scene preservation, and have the backing of our head office team 24hrs a day. 

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How do you ensure your team members’ safety when they're alone on site to lock up or open your premises? And what happens if your keyholders are ill, on leave or delayed?

Solution: Commercial locks and unlocks services

Along with responding to alarms, another business function that can have implications for lone worker safety is having an employee being a key holder and handling the locking up and unlocking of the premises.

Looking after a set of keys, attending at a set time and having responsibility for making sure the sites and buildings are secure, can all be a heavy burden for any employee to bear. A professional locks and unlocks service can remove this pressure, while bringing many other benefits too.

How the unlock service works is that licensed mobile security operatives will open and secure your premises for you, at any time that your business needs may dictate. For example, they can provide a daily lock and unlock, or may open up for a lone worker, or take a delivery at short notice on weekends and bank holidays.

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What would happen if your business premises were broken into and the culprit was left undisturbed for some time?

Solution: Mobile security patrols

If you don’t have the budget to employ a round-the-clock security detail to be present at your premises 24 hours a day, then mobile security patrols can be a cost-effective alternative.

A mobile patrol service involves having a trained and SIA licensed security officer visit the business premises at random times throughout the night, or when the business is unoccupied. Once on site, the security officer will carry out a patrol to physically check that everything is as it should be.

The presence of a uniformed security professional on your business premises can not only act as a deterrent to would-be criminals but also limit the window of opportunity available for theft or damage to occur. 

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How do you ensure your people, premises and property are protected and that no unauthorised persons are able to access private areas on site?

Solution: Manned guarding

Manned guarding services – also referred to as static guarding - are particularly useful for businesses who have a lot of staff, deliveries and visitors coming on site. Some businesses may also need there to be someone physically on site at all times, due to insurance requirements.

A security guarding detail can be helpful and reassuring for organisations who regularly deal with the general public. The presence of a security officer on your premises can act as a deterrent, while offering protection for staff against the risk of assault or injury. It can also help prevent unauthorised access, reducing the risk of theft, destruction or damage.

A major benefit of working with a private security company who can provide this service, rather than hiring security personnel in-house, is that you don’t need to worry about holiday, sickness cover or even bad weather! You will always have cover provided by the security company you are working with. The services provided can also be adapted quickly in line with changing business needs, such as if you need additional support for an adhoc event.

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Can your front of house team provide a high level of customer service, whilst always being on top of all security procedures and potential threats?

Solution: Security concierge

First impressions count and when a visitor or employee comes onto the premises you will want to ensure the experience they receive is both positive and professional. This means a high level of customer service needs to be provided, as well as all security considerations being covered.

The requirement for this form of specialist concierge was the reason that Venture introduced its VentureFIRST services, providing security officers who are fully trained and SIA licensed but also skilled in customer service, meaning they can undertake both security and reception duties. For businesses, this offers a highly professional and cost-effective solution to managing their front-of-house needs.

Our male and female officers become a valued member of the team, behaving in a way that embodies the values of the organisation and always upholds its reputation.

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Seeking professional and reliable security services for your business?

At Venture, we provide professional security services for businesses based across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Dorset. Our qualified security personnel are all SIA licence holders and trained to the highest security standards.

Talk to us about your security challenges today on 01264 391538, or by emailing office@venturesec.co.uk.