With everything that has been on the news in the past few months, it’s obvious that having a security guard on-site has its benefits. Armed security officers can be an excellent service for protecting your construction site or event from harm. However, there are some guidelines that should be followed. Here are five important pieces of information you should look over to make sure an armed security officer is the right service for you.
- Make sure an armed security guard is right for your business or event
Business owners need to make sure that their employees and customers are comfortable with having armed personnel on site. They must also be 100% certain that an armed guard will be an effective solution for their company.
- Armed security companies should be licensed
A license through the Department of Public Safety ensures that armed guards have gone through a thorough background check and screening process.
- Security guards should have their individual licenses too
While a security should be licensed, their security officers should have their licenses as well. These licenses must be renewed every few years in order for officers to keep their knowledge up to date. APEX Security requires all our guards to have a Class D Florida Security Officer’s license, be working in law enforcement, or be a corrections officer.
- Armed guards should have plenty of experience
While theoretical training is good to have, nothing can beat real-world experience. A professional armed guard should not be a novice with little to no experience when taking on an armed position. It is extremely important that they take on plenty of unarmed experienced before transitioning into an armed position.
- The best guards will have extensive and ongoing training
The best armed guards are trained with experience with weapons, security training, counterterrorism, security technology, and more. In addition to having their training before being hired, their training should be ongoing through their career.
If you feel that having armed security is right for you, please contact APEX Security or call us at 407-846-1435. Our trained security professionals are available for construction sites, communities, conventions, and more.