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10 Ways To Retain Your Top-Performing Private Security Officers

Managing top-performing private security officers don’t need much effort but that doesn’t mean as a manager you don’t need to do anything. Despite their ability to achieve and excel at everything they do, they still need support to continue thriving at work. Companies don’t often recognize this, and therefore do not put the effort into retaining their top talent until it’s too late. Eventually, it turns into a very or extremely challenging task for the managers. Which is why here we are today to share with you the not so [...]

By GuardsPro|2020-05-27T05:17:30+00:00September 27, 2019|Guard Safety And Wellbeing|

How Guardso Security Patrol System Ensures The Safety Of Your Guards?

At the end of the day, if the main concern of your organization towards your guards is not having each of them go home safe; you’ll need to update the list of your priorities. It has become more important than ever to incorporate a robust security patrol system to ensure the safety of the whole staff and especially, the security guards deployed at remote patrol sites. In the past, security guard companies were forced to rely on paper reports and monitor via radios, but not anymore. The introduction of Guardso [...]

By GuardsPro|2020-05-27T05:23:40+00:00July 30, 2019|Guard Safety And Wellbeing|

Coping Up With Occupational Stress: 7 Effective Tips For Security Patrol Guards

Security patrol guards have to deal with a lot of pressure on a day-to-day basis, which makes occupational stress in their job inevitable. But a guard tour system as that of Guardso with a mobile patrol app equipped with robust features has made it easier for security patrol guards to at least report & communicate with the supervisors, reducing one of the main reasons for stress. Despite that, there are several factors responsible for causing stress. And since everyone's tolerance level is different, here we are today to discuss different [...]

By GuardsPro|2020-05-27T05:27:05+00:00July 2, 2019|Guard Safety And Wellbeing|

Do Your Private Patrol Guards Know About These Workplace Hazards?

The job of private patrol guards is such that they need to ensure the safety of the property and the people residing or working there. But, in order to do that, they often have to work in dangerous environments that can affect their own well-being in the process. However, to take preventive measures, they need to be aware of what workplace hazards they can encounter on various post-sites. Are your private patrol guards aware of them? If not, given below are the top 4 categories of workplace hazards they need [...]

By GuardsPro|2023-03-09T15:17:08+00:00April 1, 2019|Guard Safety And Wellbeing|

5 Must Have Items On A Security Guard Belt

Strategically, a security guard belt is one of the most important pieces of the equipment that every security guard must carry. Reason being, it’s what allows to help carry more important equipment. So, the real question is if you know what those essential pieces of equipment are you must carry on that belt all the time? If not, without losing a minute more let’s get started. Shall we? Handcuffs Security guards do not have similar rights or power as police officers to make an arrest. You might already be aware [...]

By GuardsPro|2020-05-27T05:39:44+00:00February 7, 2019|Guard Safety And Wellbeing|

Legal Limitations Every Private Security Guard Needs To Be Aware of

A private security guard performs a lot of activities similar to that of a police officer. You might already be aware of that, aren’t you? Well, often that’s where the trouble begins. People begin to believe a private security guard has the same rights and obligations as that of a police officer when that’s not the truth. He may be in uniform but is not a public servant. He operates as a private citizen with legal limitations to arrest, to investigate, to defend himself and others, and also to carry [...]

By GuardsPro|2020-05-27T05:38:55+00:00January 23, 2019|Guard Safety And Wellbeing|

The Private Security Guard Safety Guide For The Holiday Season

Holidays are that time of the year when most of us get the opportunity to finally take a break from work to relax. But, the truth is not all jobs are created the same. For some, it turns out to be one of the busiest & dangerous times of the year. The job of a private security guard is no different from this scenario. Every private security guard faces various risks while protecting the public to the best of their abilities. The holiday season tends to only increase that responsibility, [...]

By GuardsPro|2020-06-24T08:20:41+00:00December 10, 2018|Guard Safety And Wellbeing|

Security Tips Your Private Security Guards Need To Know

Private security guards have to work in a wide variety of environments that present its own challenges. Therefore, it is neither an easy job nor is it always safe. But, they have to work to protect others to the best of their abilities. However, that should not stop them from keeping themselves safe which is why here are a few tips you can ask them to follow: Know Their Limits To private security guards, it is highly recommended to never put themselves in dangerous situations unless it’s completely unavoidable. Because, [...]

By GuardsPro|2020-06-24T08:32:46+00:00November 12, 2018|Guard Safety And Wellbeing|

Tips & Tricks For A Patrol Guard To Survive Long Working Hours

Did you know, working long hours can be bad for both your health and your productivity? A lot of people are aware of it and in spite of that, they continue to work for long hours. But, in some professions, it’s not an option. One among them is the job of a patrol guard which demands a lot of efforts and consumes a lot of time. Getting rid of it may not be possible for a patrol guard, but dealing with it appropriately using the right tips & tricks we’ve [...]

By GuardsPro|2020-06-24T08:51:52+00:00October 22, 2018|Guard Safety And Wellbeing|

This Is What Efficient Patrol Security Guards Do To Adjust To Night Shifts

The struggle of adjusting to night shifts by patrol security guards can be exhausting both physically and mentally. Reason being, it takes more than just flip-flopping sleep schedules to adjust to the night shift patterns. If not done right, not only is it capable of affecting their performance on the job, but also their health and life outside of work So, for you, we have 5 tried & tested tips that efficient patrol security guards do to adjust to night shifts. Prepare Ahead For Transition Patrol security guards often have [...]

By GuardsPro|2019-06-25T08:57:12+00:00October 1, 2018|Guard Safety And Wellbeing|

Things To Keep In Mind When Equipping Your Security Patrolling Guards

Security patrolling guards first and foremost job includes protecting people, place, and property from every possible potential threat. But, in order to carry out these duties, they need the right pieces of equipment. It’s often them on which they rely on to provide protection, to investigate the situations, and even stay safe themselves. So, as a security company management, take the first step forward to show you care. Enlighten them on the basic requirements to step-up the wellbeing of your security patrolling guards. If you don’t know where to begin, [...]

By GuardsPro|2020-06-24T09:12:49+00:00September 5, 2018|Guard Safety And Wellbeing|

5 Ways To Motivate Your Security Patrol Guards On The Job

Security guard tour solution is the reason why every security operation is executed in an organized manner. But, security patrol guards are the ones behind the scene who make it all possible. Aren’t they? This may sound fascinating, but to get the job done requires a lot of strength, courage, and experience. But most importantly, they require motivation. Sadly, there are a lot of security guard companies that fail to understand the importance of employee motivation. Whereas, on the contrary, it is a critical aspect at the workplace which can [...]

By GuardsPro|2020-06-24T09:19:16+00:00August 22, 2018|Guard Safety And Wellbeing|