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Introducing GuardsPro 7.0

We are thrilled to announce that we have released GuardsPro 7.0. This new update is packed with brand new features and improvements which we have been working on for the past one year. We believe that security guard companies of all sizes will benefit from this new release with improved operations and efficiency while managing private patrol operations. Here are some of the highlights of GuardsPro 7.0. From Guardso To GuardsPro While we were busy improving our system and building new features for the next update, we also went to [...]

By GuardsPro|2021-10-12T07:11:30+00:00September 28, 2021|GuardsPro Updates, Latest Articles|

10 Legit Reasons Why Good Security Guards Quit

Good security guards are the most valuable internal asset that a security guard company can have. After all, it’s them who drive the company to fulfill its ultimate goals of delivering the highest quality security guard services to its clients. Hence, it is in the best interest of the security guard company to retain their good security guards and recognize the signs and causes of a guard that is poised to depart. The reasons why good security guards may leave a security guard company include: Extremely Poor Management Often it [...]

By GuardsPro|2021-08-27T06:03:19+00:00August 27, 2021|Guard Safety And Wellbeing, Latest Articles|

How To Cultivate Healthy Competition Among Security Guard Teams?

Encouraging competition among security guard teams on one hand can be motivating for them to perform at the best abilities, boosting productivity. On the other hand, it can also lead to bitterness or rivalries among team members, giving rise to discouragement. Cultivating competitions among security guard teams is, therefore, considered a high-risk strategy but also essential. If you want to implement this strategy effectively in your security guard company to reap maximum benefits, here are a few ways, tried and tested, to cultivate healthy competition for you to strike the [...]

By GuardsPro|2021-08-27T05:26:00+00:00August 22, 2021|Latest Articles, Security Guard Management|

Ways Event Security Guards Can Prevent the Spread of Covid-19

In order to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in their countries, governments worldwide took various strict measures. These include social distancing measures, lockdowns, and stay-at-home orders. This resulted in the banning of all kinds of public events and gatherings. In recent times, the availability of vaccines and the reduced number of active cases have allowed governments to lift these restrictions. So, now certain events can take place. However, it is still necessary to make sure the event is controlled and supervised very professionally. That is where event security [...]

By GuardsPro|2021-08-19T04:54:56+00:00August 19, 2021|Guard Safety And Wellbeing, Latest Articles|

Effective Ways For Security Guards To Hone Problem-Solving Skills

A lot of companies today rely on their employees to handle unexpected challenges, identify persistent issues, and positively offer workable solutions. Security guards companies fit into the category of those companies perfectly. How? The job of security guards is such that it essentially boils down to identifying and solving problems constantly and effectively. While every security guard is tasked with some form of problem-solving in the workplace, the truth is not all of them are good at it. But that doesn’t mean you can’t work on it. This is a [...]

By GuardsPro|2021-08-15T17:57:01+00:00August 13, 2021|Latest Articles, Security Guard Training|

The Role of Security Guards During Fire

Fire watch security guards have many responsibilities and roles to fulfill. Security guard companies train security guards to protect property as well as lives from natural and human events. Fire watch security guards are often the people at the scene of the fire. Their role is to prevent damage to life and property. Here are a few of the most important roles that security guards play to prevent and control fire. Prevention Preventing fire is one of the most important duties of security guards. Security guards patrol and maintain their [...]

By GuardsPro|2021-08-02T17:08:41+00:00August 2, 2021|Latest Articles|

Noteworthy Benefits Of Guardso Time Clock

A lot of security guards companies still aren’t aware of how a modern time clock system can make their security guards lives easier. How a time clock can make it simple for their security guard teams to clock in and out, eliminating the need for them to manually record their hours or use a cumbersome time punch machine. Guardso time clock is once such an advanced web-based time and attendance tracking and reporting system that allows you to actively take charge. But wait, there’s more to it! More benefits [...]

By GuardsPro|2021-08-27T05:22:57+00:00July 30, 2021|Guard Tour Features, Latest Articles|

Know The Various Types Of Security Guards

The roles of a security guard vary. That is why security guards are of different types. While some of these roles require normal training, others need in-depth as well as specialized instruction. Patrol Security Guards Some clients want security guards to patrol a location or several locations. Patrol security guards are proficient in this as they are knowledgeable in dealing with the equipment provided by the security agency, and they are trained in driving a patrol vehicle. Patrol security guards are commonly visible in universities or colleges with large campuses. [...]

By GuardsPro|2021-07-18T12:35:57+00:00July 18, 2021|Industry Trends, Latest Articles|

Benefits Of Automating Workforce Scheduling With Security Guard Scheduler

The upsides of automating workforce scheduling using a security guard scheduler are undeniable. It automatically manages numerous resources efficiently, improving productivity, allowing security managers to concentrate on the more valuable tasks. Despite this fact, a lot of security guard companies still coordinate and carry out their security guard operations manually or using paper-based systems. Security guard scheduler incorporated within a reliable guard tour system enables the companies to manage time, costs, and resources effectively. Thus, making it necessary for every security guard company in today’s pandemic hit world. Some top [...]

By GuardsPro|2021-07-11T11:08:19+00:00July 7, 2021|Guard Tour Features, Latest Articles|

Components Of An Effective Security Guard Team

Whether you want to run your security guard company smoothly or enhance its operations to deliver remarkable security guard services, a strong team is a foundation to achieve it. They are most effective when baked into the entire company culture. If a good security guard team is not built right from the beginning, they might not gel and work well together. Thus, contributing to problems such as poor organization, missed deadlines, and conflict within the team. So what can you do to ensure your security guard team is collectively productive [...]

By GuardsPro|2021-08-25T05:35:49+00:00June 25, 2021|Guard Management System, Latest Articles|

Mistakes Guardso Guard Tour System Help Avoid At Gated Communities

Gated communities offer a vast array of amenities which has made them more and more popular. But one reason that stands out from the rest as to why potential residents choose gated communities is that it offers great safety and security. This factor, if ignored, eliminated, or does not match up to the modern standards, the gated communities are certain to collapse. Security guard companies often make various mistakes in this setting. Today here we are to discuss them and explore how the Guardso guard tour system can help amp [...]

By GuardsPro|2021-06-11T01:06:50+00:00June 11, 2021|Latest Articles, Security Guard Management|

Criteria You Need to Become a Security Guard

If you are interested in a part-time job during college or after retirement or you just want to change your career path, you can choose to be a security guard. Now, you may be wondering what criteria you need to become a security guard. Keep reading and find out. You Need to Be Over 18 Your age needs to be over 18 if you want to be a security guard. However, for some posts, such as agency associates, the requirement is over 21. License and Training is Required You need [...]

By GuardsPro|2021-06-07T08:04:20+00:00June 7, 2021|Latest Articles, Security Guard Training|