The number of guards you need also determines the overall cost. More guards translate to a high cost and vice versa.
The level of training required by your needs and the location can have an impact on the cost of an officer. Are officers regulated in your country, and if so, what cost is incurred? Do security firms charge a premium for officers with specific licenses, experience, credentials, or training? Also, how much training do they need to cover your requirements? Is there anything about your location that will require special skills?
Most importantly, well-trained and experienced security officers can handle a versatile range of tasks, which aids businesses in more ways than what may have been originally considered. The American Society for Industrial Security has developed a set of training topics that are recommended to its members. Entry-level training may include but is not limited to:
In addition to entry-level training, a client may require training appropriate for the client’s business. For example, orientation to:
The cost of hiring security officers can also depend on the type of security officer services you may need, and here are the most common ones that you should consider.
Type of Security Service | Description |
Event security | Event security officers can cover a broad spectrum, from controlling who enters and leaves the event space to protecting any targeted valuables or individuals.
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Corporate and Office Security | There are plenty of variables that affect the fees for security services in this niche. For instance, if your commercial establishment resides in a low-risk area where crime is unlikely to happen, you can expect to pay low fees. However, if your office is located in a high-crime area or is part of a controversial industry, you’re likely to pay premium prices for the appropriate security. |
Mobile Patrol | Mobile security is intended to support security services in a space where static coverage may not be required. Static coverage is when a Security Officer is stationed at a specific location for prescheduled hours. Therefore, our mobile patrol security services are for clients who do not require this level of dedicated service or want to augment static security with mobile service. Mobile Patrol is a unique and effective way of securing large areas with the constant movement of the guards. With mobile patrol services, security officers move around in patrol cars and keep a regular check on all the remote areas and not just one spot. The officers achieve it by marking checkpoints and patrolling to and from these points to ensure security. |
Residential Security and Patrol
| If you’re considering protecting your home or a rural, gated community, the costs may also vary. For instance, if you’re planning on hiring security officers for the latter, an unarmed security officer will do.
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Security Consultation | Choosing the right level of security is an important first step. A security consultant will come to your location, assess your risk, and make recommendations regarding what you require to ensure your security needs are fully met. Security is what they do for a living, so they will be able to identify risks that you are unaware of or reassure you that an area you perceived as a vulnerability is not something to worry about. They will not only recommend the right number and type of security officers but also what kind of equipment you may need – from locks and gates to cameras and alarms.
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Manufacturing and Industrial Security
| In the world of manufacturing, there can be an array of security officer needs. For instance, if your site resides in a high-crime area, you may need a security officer for the parking lot to protect staff walking to their vehicles and their cars from property theft. Also, if you have expensive raw materials, like copper, or are in demand, you’ll need security. The most sought niche by thieves is electronics and pharmaceuticals.
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Healthcare Facilities Security
| The medical industry is an expensive one, making it eye-candy to thieves and other unlawful individuals. There may also be instances when uncooperative patients get out of hand, refusing to leave or assaulting healthcare professionals. Hospitals and clinics can prevent these scenarios from happening by having a couple of security officers on-site, depending on their size.
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Investigative Security | A security investigation establishes what caused the incident and how far it compromised or threatened the security of people, information, or assets. Investigative services include vendor screening, employee background checks, tenant screening, due diligence on investors and investments, and covert surveillance. |
Benefits of Hiring Security officers
Besides providing adequate protection you need, here are the different advantages of employing a personal security officer.
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Event Security
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Event security officers can cover a broad spectrum, from controlling who enters and leaves the event space to protecting any targeted valuables or individuals.
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Event Security
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Event security officers can cover a broad spectrum, from controlling who enters and leaves the event space to protecting any targeted valuables or individuals.
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Event Security
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Event security officers can cover a broad spectrum, from controlling who enters and leaves the event space to protecting any targeted valuables or individuals.
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Besides providing adequate protection you need, here are the different advantages of employing a personal security officer:
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