If you want to make sure that your business is as safe as it can possible be, you may want to employ a Security Officer to guard the premises. There are many people who do not realize how valuable an officer can be to their business. Studies have proven that the presence of a uniformed Security Officer can greatly diminish the number of shoplifting incidents a store faces, as well as improve the moral of employees because they feel safer.
It is possible to hire someone to work in uniform and out of uniform. An officer who is in civilian attire is ideal if you want to discover if employees are behaving properly, if someone is stealing from the company, and notice shoplifters who have discovered how to avoid the uniformed officer. A civilian dressed officer will have experience with working undercover and can be a very convincing way to make sure that your store is running smoothly and as safe as it can be at all times.
Another reason to hire a Security Officer is that the presence of an officer can often deter robberies. If someone comes in to your establishment to “case” the place and sees a uniformed guard on duty, he or she may feel less confident about the future robbery. It is important to make sure that the guard is at your place of business at different hours of the day. You do not want thieves to be able to determine when the guard is not going to be present. While many robberies occur at night, there are quite a few robberies that happen during the day and can be potentially fatal.
Having a Security Officer on the premises may also help lower your business insurance to a much more affordable rate. The insurance company may view the security officer as a protective measure and realize that he or she is making it less likely for something bad to happen at your establishment. You should be able to call your insurance company and ask them about any discounts they offer for stepping up on your business security measures.
