When asked, “What do Orlando security guards do?”, most would probably picture the security officers we see walking around the malls, convention centers, stores, and office buildings, making observations and interceding when necessary to prevent crimes such as theft. Many might simply shrug their shoulders and reply, “Well, they guard!”
True; we most certainly do monitor the area for suspicious activity. And, yes, we have prevented our share of crimes. But what many people don’t realize is that we are trained to protect people, not just from crimes, but also to look out for the general safety of themselves as well as the property. Here are two recent examples of how our security officers “came to the rescue”…
Not long ago, one of our officers was on duty at a residential complex for senior citizens. The officer on duty received a call from a resident; she had gone out for the evening and was concerned that she might have left the stove on. The officer volunteered to check it and, sure enough, the stove was indeed on. The stove was turned off and a full report was made so that the complex management would be aware of the incident. How many of us have wondered if we forgot to turn off the stove or oven? When you get such a pit-in-the-gut feeling that you may have done so, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to call your security officer and ask him or her to make sure it was off?
Here’s another example: At another site, our officer on duty was doing his normal patrol, when an employee eating in a nearby break room began to choke. The employee frantically motioned to the guard that he was choking. The officer rushed over and performed the Heimlich maneuver. Fortunately, the employee was OK and was able to return to work without needing any medical attention.
We congratulate and thank our officers for their quick thinking and fine service.
Apex Security is the leading Orlando Security Agency in Central Florida. Our security officers are some of the best in the industry and are ready to help make your business more secure.