For a security patrol officer to perform well, they have to have access to a specific attire and certain equipment.
Security patrol officers provide a great service with the ability to protect an ample space in an efficient manner. However, security companies are only as competent as the tools that they provide to their staff. For a security patrol officer to perform well, they have to have access to a specific attire and certain equipment. At ICS Security Services, our patrol team is well-equipped and well-trained for every single task. With plenty of years of experience, we have narrowed down a list of the most important things that every security patrol officer should have on hand. Read on for a list of equipment that our trained security officers use during the night shift!
Cell Phones or Walkie Talkies
In a lot of professions, employees are discouraged from using cell phones while working. However, when it comes to security, patrol guards should have their phones fully charged and on hand at all times. This makes it possible to talk with other patrol guards on-site if they see any suspicious activity and will allow them to call the authorities in case of an emergency and record evidence of any misconduct. If not cell phones, then walkie-talkie radios work just as well to keep in touch with other security guards on your business property.
Practical Footwear
For a security officer to do their job well, comfort is very important as well. If the individual doesn’t have comfortable, weather-resistant footwear of some sort, this could limit mobility in case of an emergency evacuation or another situation where they might be expected to move quickly – such as a thief breaking onto the property. Any type of comfortable shoe or boot that still allows for good mobility is ideal for security patrol officers roaming your business property.
Weapons
ICS Security Services offers services from both unarmed and armed security officers. It is the actual responsibility of the hirer to determine the possible security threats and employ security guards in accordance. However, even unarmed guards should have access to specific protective equipment like handcuffs. Armed security guards should, of course, always have their firearms on the job.
Branded Vehicles and Uniforms
All security guards should wear a precise uniform that shows their position so that they can deter any crime and ensure patrons know how to identify staff members when they feel unsafe. Security guards who don’t have access to a uniform should wear dress clothes to differentiate themselves from other people out there. Guards who patrol the premises by car should always try to drive in a marked vehicle.
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ICS Security Services is a trusted and reliable security company dedicated to protecting you and your business. Our fully trained staff serves Maryland all throughout Baltimore, Catonsville, Columbia, Bethesda, White Marsh, Gaithersburg, Annapolis, Towson, and Hunt Valley. We are here to provide you with the best services and products when you need them.
For a bit more information on how we can assist you, visit our website or give a call at 410-719-8796.