6 benefits of hiring security guards for your business

All too often, hiring security guards as part of a business’s security investment is viewed as a grudge purchase. Although the technological advancements of security products and systems will provide supreme security, there is nothing that can replace or replicate the human element. As Simon Sinek, British-American author, said, “The single best machine to measure trust is a human being. We haven’t figured out a metric that works better than our own sort of, like, ‘There’s something fishy about you.’” Let’s talk about how thinking, feeling security guards will benefit your business.

6 benefits of hiring security guards for your business property

1. Create a safe business environment

Just the fact that there are security guards around will help create a safe business environment. Having a human presence deters criminals and makes everyone on the property feel that much safer. Knowing there is always someone around keeping an eye on everyone and everything relieves our concerns about crime.

2. Quick response time to security incidents

Another benefit of having security guards is that they can respond quickly to any security incidents on your business property. They not only get to a scene fast, but they can also respond appropriately to the situation because they’ve had the relevant training for their specific role. At the least, they can swiftly get the right people on the scene to help.

3. Prevent crime

A majority of criminals are less likely to act if there are any visibly obvious security deterrents because they don’t want to get caught. Even having a small complement of security guards, who can intercept anyone with criminal intent, will put culprits off. 

4. Give peace of mind

South Africans live with a great deal of anxiety due to our high crime rates, so having trained security guards will help to reduce concerns about crime. Security guards can professionally handle any stressful security issues that may arise and give you some much-needed peace of mind. 

5. Make staff and clients feel comfortable

It’s fundamental that your staff and clients feel comfortable when on your business property. Security guards are often the first people that your staff and clients encounter, and their presence should ease concerns and add to a welcoming atmosphere.

6. Promote order

No one likes to be in a disorderly place. One of the main benefits of having security guards is to promote order on your business property. They can ensure any regulations are being adhered to (such as wearing your mask during COVID times) and respond appropriately to any disorderliness. Security guards are also key in gaining control of any security issue, and they are vital in handling large crowds, employee terminations and other risky situations.

It’s clear that the benefits of hiring security guards for your business property far outweigh any associated costs. Get in touch with us if you’d like to find out more about our 24 hour armed response and guarding services.