We Prepare our Officers through Trainings.
GUARDSMARK is an accredited security company with its own training center. The curriculum at the Guards Training Center includes such topics as the role of the security officer, customer service, effective communication, crime prevention, report writing, emergency response, terrorism awareness and a specialized course in providing security for the Human Services field.We provide a 3 months basic training course because we have learned that students need more time with the curriculum, and that hands-on assistance with the licensing paperwork means more people reach their employment goals. Upon successful completion of the Security Officer Training, GUARDSMARK clients receive their security guard certificates and have access to a range of employment preparation programs and job placement assistance for those who qualify.
On-site security is important
On-site security is important, but there are few companies which put emphasis on cost when deciding which type of security to have. Having a visible deterrent which can also offer evidence and accountability for security is often of equal importance to cost, and is something that can be facilitated by two different security measures – CCTV surveillance systems and security guards. Both of these options offer that accountability and can act as a visible deterrentEvery business premises or residential property is different and sometimes the personal touch for security is much more appropriate, particularly for businesses which require a front-of house assistance role, such as serviced apartments or office spaces. Needing this personal touch doesn’t mean having to go without the additional security benefits of technology though, as guard-based security systems can be easily linked to additional monitoring and guard teams.Additionally, guards can be responsive to other issues that CCTV or remote surveillance may not pick up, such as utility, gas or chemical leaks, weather damage such as storms and flood damage or fly tipping in blind spots on larger sites. It’s easy to avoid blind spots altogether by ensuring that guards patrol all sections of a site, rather than relying on surveillance with limited coverage. Having physical guards also brings the additional benefits of: Providing a highly visual deterrent; Generating less false alarms, as issues can be directly investigated; Offering the potential for reducing overall costs by doubling up guard personnel with other required services such as management services; Offering real-time and on-site surveillance of CCTV, where both systems are used;Providing a more multi-sensory response, as guards may hear break-ins occur long before evidence can be seen via CCTV.