What To Consider When Hiring A Security Company To Protect Your Business At Night

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As a business owner, you want to do everything you can to keep your storefront safe when you are not able to be there. One of the ways that you can keep your store safe is by hiring a security company to watch over your business at night. This may include having a dedicated security guard that keeps watch over your business and others in the shopping center where you are located, or having a company that drives by at various times throughout the night. If you are looking to hire a security company to protect your business, here are a few of the factors you want to keep in mind to find the best company for your needs. 

What Qualifications Security Guards Hired By Their Company Need to Have

One of the first things that you need to consider when hiring a security company is what qualifications the security guards need to have. Have they undergone certain training? Have they been background checked? Do they have prior security guard experience? Always ask what qualifications a company requires their security guards to have and if they have had to pass background checks and prior employment checks before being hired for this position. 

If They Can Accommodate Your Security Needs

Every business has different security needs. You may need a security company to simply drive by your business every few hours and ensure the building is safe and sound. You may need a security guard that walks around the entire premise of your building, ensuring no one is hanging out in the front or back of your building. Or, if you are in a high crime area, you may want a security guard who is on premise at all times to deter crime. Always ask a security company what services they offer and if they can meet your needs. 

How the Company Charges You

The price you are charged for security services will likely influence the company you decide to go with. But in addition to asking what you will be charged, ask how the company goes about determining what you are charged for services. Will you pay a flat rate per night, week or month? Are you charged hourly for the time the security guard spends patrolling your business? Are you charged any added bonuses if a security guard stops a thief or reports suspicious individuals to law enforcement? Always ask this question so you know how your rate is calculated. 

There are many ways that you can go about keeping your business safe when you close up shop for the evening. You can install a security system, install cameras outside of your business that you can view all the time and/or hire a security company. Learning what factors you need to consider as you go about hiring a security company will help you select the best company for your needs. 

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