Author: G3 Security

The job of a security guard is extremely challenging. Your responsibilities may include protecting people or keeping houses and companies safe and secure from intruders and thieves. If you are seriously thinking of taking this as a profession, the below information is intended to provide a brief knowledge about the job requirements and responsibilities. Skills: A security  guard is required to have some basic set of skills. Such as: Politeness Well-mannered Honest and Responsible Good level of physical fitness Basic understanding of technology Good decision-making skills Brave, focussed, and Alert Good writing skills for making short reports Qualification: Most security guard jobs  require the candidate to have a Security Industry ( SIA) front line license. The SIA licencies vary depending upon the  different roles ie. CCTV operation and Personal Security might require different security license. So it’s essential to make sure that the training course you are taking covers your field of interest.   For any SIA license,  you’ll have to pass the SIA training from a college or centres which offers it.  Your criminal history is of importance and  should be clear  as these are checked regularly by most hiring security agencies Job:  As a security official, you might work  in different kinds of  industry. Each role varies and is proportional to the industry you are working in.  Common roles include: Patrolling or monitoring premises like companies, houses, or airport. Providing personal security Safe and secure transport of valuables or individuals from one point to another Customer care and assistance Guarding Doors Dog handling Working hours: Most security jobs involve working in shifts. The hours may vary depending about  the role or the needs of the situation. You can expect to work for around 48 hours/week. Powered by Colm

Security guard jobs involve protecting both people and property. They look out for any threats or illegal activities and also limit access to sensitive areas. Upholding the law often means that they can be easily susceptible to many unforeseen dangers. Even though specialist security guards working in high-level security duties use specialised gear, for others in the business it’s similar, regular equipment. Everyday tools Security officers normally carry a flash-light with them, the size of which depends on their duty. They also carry walkie-talkies, however now some guards rely on their cellphones. In addition, they use handcuffs to detain people who may come off as suspects and keep emergency kits like fire and first aid within reach. Some security guards also carry a whistle or a hand-held alarm to use in emergencies. Uniform Security personnel often wear a hat or a jacket that sets them apart from the general populace. Sometimes they carry a badge or have a patch sewn in their clothing that says ‘Security’. Their uniforms are designed for comfort as they often work for long hours at a go. Sometimes, they also wear gloves or masks when conducting physical searches for harmful material. Monitoring To monitor people or property, security guards use equipments like CCTVs, binoculars, audio recording devices, metal detectors, x-ray screens, etc. They can also be using vehicles such as a bike or a van to patrol an area. Self-Defence Sometimes, security personnel may be called on to defend themselves, their client or the general public. In order to do so effectively, they are trained for physical intervention. an initial health and safety assessment is done to ensure guards safety and reviewed regularly. Office Work For their daily work, security officers also need to submit reports or duty logs. They do it by filing reports on a computer or by carrying a log book. They might also need equipment such as access control key-cards or barcode badges to access restricted areas. Powered by Colm

The City of London is equally bustling with life and energy throughout the year. From shoppers on Regent Street to workers travelling on a century old Underground Tube network, everyday is welcomed with a crowd of rush, and just like any other big city around the world, London too becomes a target for unsocial elements – thieves and robbers. As such, almost every organisation employs their own security guards to safeguard its interests. Going by present statistics, the total number of private security officers in London far outnumber the number of Police personnel. Security guards in London are responsible for – Preventing crimes and unauthorised activities by guarding people and premises against any unlawful activity such as theft or criminal damage. They are also responsible for reporting any such activity to the Police and ensuring that all evidence remains preserved in its place at the scene of crime. Reducing losses to their employers by preventing wastage of resources and any damage to the property caused by miscreants. Monitoring any and all safety risks actively by detecting and aptly responding to any potential hazards. It could be something as little as a spill on the floor that can invite a lawsuit if someone slips and gets hurt. Acting as gate security by regulating entry and exit to the property. They are also responsible for maintaining a log book when they work at the reception. Taking care of any emergencies between the time they happen and the authorities (Police, Fire Department, NHS Ambulance, etc.) arrive; and then supporting the authorities with the relief work. London security teams also conduct regular evacuation drills with building occupants to maintain a high level of preparedness in case an actual emergency may arise. It’s not too hard to spot a security guard in London. They are employed by almost all organisations who have something to protect. Some common roles for security teams involve working as Gate security Reception security Event security Bouncers Floor assistants Night porters Hotel security Construction Security Retail security Key holding Mobile patrolling Health Care security Office security Personal security escort Mobile security escort Powered by Colm

If you don’t already have a proper corporate security plan in place, you should make it your top priority to get one ready as soon as possible. Your corporate security plan will work as an umbrella document that would govern and guide security measures across your work place. It will include everything from screening candidates before employment to managing visitors. Corporate Security Planning in 4 Easy Tips: 1. The one standard plan for everything It is very important that while devising this plan you think of it as a standard which will be followed throughout all your office buildings, and not just one of them. It will ensure that there is a consistency in your rules and procedures for security across all of your corporate domain. Also, you can use it as a basic security guideline and then include other building specific plans for each office, ensuring that any location doesn’t miss overlook any security concerns. 2. Make it universally liable Having a corporate security plan in place that is universally liable across all your offices will ensure that no one can circumvent around the rules when it comes to liability. It works in the same way as the constitution will to look after the well-being of the citizens. Think of every security issue and it’s impact and include everything in the plan, from firearms policy to emergency measures. 3. Think broad Don’t limit yourself to problems faced in just your office or as you see it. Invite different department heads for their opinion. Don’t set conditions which are too specific, instead keep them flexible enough to include all situations where they can be used as guidelines to follow by your staff and security officers. For example, in one of your offices a security guard may be responsible for visitor control, whereas in the other it may be the job of a receptionist. 4. Rope in the experts Always ask the experts to help you with your security plan. Take advantage of your security company’s expertise in the matter and sit down with them to discuss possible threats and risks. For a bigger office, you might also want to set up a security committee which will overlook all security measures that would be put into place. For a free security risk assessment, contact us now at info@g3security.co.uk or call us on 020 3288 0000/0011.

Any event organised anywhere in the world is prone to multiple security hazards. It takes days of planning and hard work to organise a successful event without any incident. Follow these tips before you start organising your own event: Figure out the challenges Think about the challenges that you’ll face with the upcoming event. The ideal place to start would be considering the type of event that it is and what sort of protective measures would be needed. Would you require to control crowds, prevent thefts or guard against sabotage? Are there going to be any VIPs present who would need additional protection? Sit down and figure out all the challenges that you might face. Ask for expert assistance Once you know the kind of challenges that you’ll be facing with the event, you can start looking for the type of security you’ll need. If it’s a small gathering, you can get away with a small contingent of security guards, but for a bigger event you might want to rope in a complete event security agency. It will allow you to focus your attention on other important topics relating to your event. Your event protection agency would provide you with professionally trained personnel who are apt at handling all kinds of emergencies. They will not only control the crowds and prevent against vandalism or sabotage, but will also look at any other lapses in safety measures, such as potential fire hazards. Plan for success Ideally, you should involve the security staff in the planning of your event from the very beginning. This would give them ample amount of time to conduct a site risk assessment and then advice you with the list of things that need your attention. Any professional event protection agency would assess risks based on the type of the event, its size, where it is being organised and what or who would need to be protected. The agency would then employ any measures at its disposal that would be necessary to help you organise a safe and successful event. For a free site risk assessment, you can contact us directly at info@g3security.com or call us on 020 3288 0000/0011. Find out more on How to organise a safe and successful event and other such useful tips in our information section Powered by Colm

Contrary to the belief, efficient hotel security does not necessarily depend on the price tag. Instead, it relies more on the experience and techniques that are employed by the security guards. Everyday, people from different backgrounds can be seen frolicking the corridors of any hotel. Most of them are new in town and need a place to stay which is safe and secure. As such, almost all good hotels today employ both computer based security systems as well as manned guards to keep it completely secure. Care should be taken when employing security personnel for your hotel security and those employed should be specifically trained in matters of hotel security. Also, the security system should depend on the type of the hotel and its size. Things like Alarm Systems, CCTV and Card based security are some of the essentials. Furthermore, the security team should keep themselves abreast of all the latest news and happenings around and periodically stay in touch with the authorities for the latest. Here is a checklist of Hotel Security that you could use to evaluate your own hotel’s security: Is the perimeter of my hotel secure? If not, then do I need a fence? Is the fence in use protected with barbed wires and not too low to climb over or a little high to crawl under? Are any materials (such as trash cans) that could be used to jump over fence kept away at a safe distance? Are the gates and hinges in good condition? Are there any volatile or flammable material which should be removed? Is the area well lit so as to not allow anyone to sneak in? Are all unused doors secure? Are all the glasses in doors protected with wire-glass or bars? Are all the locks on doors away from the glass so that they can’t be reached by just breaking glass? Are the keys stored only with trusted personnel and the locks changed periodically? Are there padlock hasps constructed so the screws can’t be removed? Are all the doors maintained well enough for any emergency evacuation? Are the windows protected by gratings, bars or other access limiting devices? Are unprotected windows locked? Are all the windows on the ground floor safe and secure? If they are not necessary, can they be replaced with a safer alternative such as a glass block? Are all skylights protected? Are roof hatches and doors properly secured? Are laundry and trash suits securely protected? Are all the ventilator shafts and vent openings protected? Are all entrances to sewers and service tunnels protected? Are all fire exits and escapes easy to access in case of emergency and yet ably protected against forced entry? Are the building walls of frame construction and fire resistive? Is the roof of the building secure and fire resistive? Is the safe in proper condition and securely fastened with alarm system? Is cash on hand kept to a minimum? Have the security officers received proper training? Are the security personnel properly armed and able? Are there regular emergency drills? Is all the monitoring equipment such as CCTV secure and working in proper condition and covers all public areas, both inside and out? Is there a proper liaison between the hotel security and the emergency services such as police and fire brigade? Is the computer facility secure and has a proper off-premises backup capability? Is the communication centre located in a secure place of the hotel? Are all wires and cables covered and secured properly against tampering? Is there an emergency communications plan in place? Are all emergency notification signs displayed properly? You can also download this self inspection PDF to print. Powered by Colm