There are many different security services offered in the security industry. In this article we will have a deeper look into each one.
First of all, Baig Security has created a quick list of the security sectors.
Personal Security personnel
Mobile security patrols
Concierge services
Functions & Event Security
Construction site guards
Commercial buildings
Medical facilities
Educational Buildings
Parking lots
We will give a quick rundown of each sector, starting off with:
Personal Security personnel
Personal security personnel are specifically guards hired to protect one's person or multiple peoples instead of a property, or an asset. In this sector you could be hired to protect government officials, celebrities or other important people.
Mobile security patrols
Mobile security patrol is specific to guarding an asset or site, by making rotating patrols to keep an eye out for vagrants and prevent vandalism among other things. Mobile security guards submit reports of what they saw to their employers.
Concierge services
Concierge security services are security guards who work in residences and businesses alike to offer security, guidance and to help educate guests. They are the first point of contact for any residents, guests, and/or visitors. These security guards help to defend against intruders and trespassers.
Functions & Event Security
Security Guards for events such as Trade Shows, Expos, Sports Events, Music Concerts. Coachella or the Oscars are popular examples of where event security would be hired.
Construction site guards
Security guards who are stationed at a company's construction site to safeguard the equipment. As well, all security guards have received basic first aid training so if theres an incident at the site, they can render aid until the paramedics arrive.
Commercial buildings
For example, factories, warehouses, shopping centres, retail outlets, corporate offices are what commercial security would cover. These security guards help to prevent merchandise lose as well as detering trespassing, vandalism and theft.
Medical facilities
For example, : hospitals, nursing homes, aged care centres are places that would hire security guards. Medical facilities can be massive, with large amounts of people residing within them. Doctors, nurses, patients, and visitors. This poses a great threat of violence or theft from the inside as well as the outside.
Educational Buildings
Not all educational buildings are using security guards, instead opting for security cameras, however, there are schools in high crime areas that will.
Parking Lots
Parking lots are likely to have a higher crime rate, including car-jacking, assault and theft.
Hopefully this post has helped you to understand the different sectors in the security industry.
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