Benefits Of Retail Security Guards
In most retail businesses, whether a shop, store, or boutique of every shape and size, the most comment request is having security guards on the shop floor. This simple solution offers many benefits for any business in the retail industry. Here are just five of the more significant ones.
5 Benefits Of Security Guards
A Natural Deterrent
With a fully-trained and licensed security officer at the door to your store, you are sending a firm message to any would-be shoplifters passing by: these premises are protected. Whilst there are certainly professional shoplifting gangs, many of the shoplifting incidents are performed by opportunist thieves. Having a clear security presence on site, visible from the moment the shoplifter approaches the shop, is often enough to make them think again.
Proactive Security
All of our security personnel are highly trained and well-experienced professionals in the field. They will patrol your store, keeping an eye out for suspect behavior. With their many years in the security business and related occupations, such as the police and the armed forces, they have skills and instincts that have been honed over time. They will be able to recognize blind spots where shoplifting is likely to occur and spot certain behaviors among shoppers that hint at more sinister motives than just getting a bargain.
A Sense Of Safety For Clientele
While most shoplifters are put off by the presence of a security guard, the majority of shoppers are honest and law-abiding people. For them, seeing one of our well-presented and professional security officers on the premises, makes them feel safer during their shopping experience.
An Immediate Response
Should a theft take place, or some other incident, you need your security team to jump into action immediately. Our security officers have been involved in the industry for years and are fully trained to locate and remove shoplifters, vandals, and other unwanted visitors to your store.
Reporting A Crime
If a shoplifter is identified by one of our security officers, they know the right procedures to take when reporting a crime to the police. Their years of experience make them impeccable witnesses, especially when backed up with your store’s CCTV footage.
Need A Security Guard For Your Business?
If you run a retail establishment in the midwest and are keen to make the most of a manned security presence, get in touch with O’Brien & Associates today at 800-225-9947 or fill out the form here. One of our security advisors will be only too happy to help to put together the perfect package for your business.
Source: Marpol Security