The security needs of businesses can change throughout the year. We often see this during the holiday season as stores experience a greater influx of customers, and some even adjust their hours to stay open later. Because of this variation of security needs, it can be beneficial to consider outsourcing a business’s security services in the long term. In this article, we will be going over the many benefits businesses stand to gain by outsourcing their security needs as opposed to internal security.
To start, there are two approaches businesses can utilize when hiring security. The first we will be examining is proprietary security guards. These guards are not contracted, or from any third-party services, rather they are hired directly by the business or firm. One example is the security at local theme parks such as Universal Studios. While proprietary guards can be an excellent fit for larger-scale firms, like theme parks, they are too costly for most small businesses to maintain.
This leads to the second approach that businesses can take, hiring a third party. Third parties are comprised of a variety of security guards, all trained to fit the unique needs of any business. This is the most common of the two used for businesses as it can provide a few distinct advantages. These advantages include greater flexibility, an expert opinion, and a lower business cost.
1. Greater flexibility
During busy seasons, businesses can request more security personnel from a third party to better support their current staff. Once the busy season comes to a close, the business owner can request less and only maintain what they have determined necessary. This flexibility ensures businesses have what they need all year round with the peace of mind of knowing they can request additional or less support at any time. In addition, should a business require more curated security, this can be easily achieved through a partnership with an Orlando security guard firm.
2. Expert opinion
Hiring security services for any business can be a daunting task. By outsourcing security needs, business owners are able to learn more from professionals on potential areas to watch. For example, security cameras are an incredible asset for businesses and our homes. However, if they are positioned incorrectly or fail to capture the entire picture, they do not stand to benefit anyone but potential shoplifters. This, in turn, results in a complete loss for business owners as their investment fails to monitor the store and expensive merchandise effectively.
Third-party security services can provide vital information regarding camera placement, guard placement, and security protocols to be adopted into the work environment. Having that secondary opinion allows those business owners to make the most out of their investment in security services.
3. Lower cost and risk
Outsourcing security measures can be less costly for a business when compared to recruiting and training a proprietary guard. Third-party companies take care of any tricky variables by providing thorough background checks, uniforms, valid credentials, training, and additional security support when necessary. All of this dramatically reduces the long-term cost of security for businesses as the third party is responsible for security logistics. This, in turn, removes stress and pressure from business owners as it allows them to focus on other aspects of the business.
When it comes to security, make the most of that investment by contacting professionals. rather than burn through financial resources on finding, training, and maintaining two or three security personnel. Contact our team at Apex Security to learn how outsourcing security can save your business thousands in the long run.