The difference between the titles security guard and security officer can seem trivial, but it can hold a lot of difference for your employees and clients.There are distinct differences between security officers and security guards that should be noted before planning to hire one or the other. Your physical security company should ensure a proper understanding of these differences when advertising services to clients and recruiting new employees or contract associates.   ..read more

Starting a security business requires a well-thought-out business plan. Without a proper plan, it is impossible to build and stabilize an organization, let alone create room for growth and expansion. If you are passionate about private security and thinking about building a successful organization, here are a few key areas that are essential when creating a security company business plan.  ..read more

The most important thing you will ever do as a security guard company owner will be setting the hourly guard rates for your services. If your prices are too low, you will drive yourself right out of business. If they are too high, the competition will be able to win more business at a lower rate. Knowing how much to charge for your security services starts by knowing your operating costs and using those as a baseline for building your rates upon ..read more

Developing strong pricing strategies that appeal to potential clients is critical to success for security guard companies. To appeal to more clients, it can be helpful to hone in on multiple security guard pricing strategies to maximize your profits.  ..read more

Security guards are hired to primarily serve two purposes: protect people & property and report incidents back to their customers. But an often-overlooked factor is the precautions that must be taken to protect the security guards themselves. While many security guards work low-threat shifts, there are many more who engage in dangerous patrols.   ..read more

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Employee attendance issues have plagued the physical security industry for years. If your officers are consistently late or call off from work, this can affect your bottom line as well as the morale of the whole operation.  While it's not reasonable to expect perfect attendance, chronic call offs and tardiness should be addressed quickly.  We’re going to cover how to reduce employee callouts with 9 proven strategies Hire the Right People Keep Detailed Records Deal With Issues Promptly Recognize Good Performance Let Guards Make Up Missed Shifts Set a Good Example Set the Ground Rul ..read more

Whether you’re using Deggy buttons, RFID, NFC Tags, or QR Codes, establishing checkpoints in optimal locations plays a key role in efficient guard tour management. To create an effective security guard checkpoint system, there are 26 important things to consider. .  ..read more