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Training Your Security Guards to be Security Officers

RDSollars@aol.com (Robert D. Sollars) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:25:00 GMT

The difference between the titles security guard and security officer can seem trivial, but it can hold a lot of difference for your employees and clients.There are distinct differences between security officers and security guards that should be noted before planning to hire one or the other. Your physical security company should ensure a proper understanding of these differences when advertising services to clients and recruiting new employees or contract associates.

The Essentials of a Private Security Business Plan

jpage@silvertracsoftware.com (Johnny Page) — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:01:45 GMT

Starting a security business requires a well-thought-out business plan. Without a proper plan, it is impossible to build and stabilize an organization, let alone create room for growth and expansion. If you are passionate about private security and thinking about building a successful organization, here are a few key areas that are essential when creating a security company business plan.

What Should Be Included in Your Security Guard Service Rate?

chris@silvertracsoftware.com (Chris Anderson) — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:30:00 GMT

The most important thing you will ever do as a security guard company owner will be setting the hourly guard rates for your services. If your prices are too low, you will drive yourself right out of business. If they are too high, the competition will be able to win more business at a lower rate.

Knowing how much to charge for your security services starts by knowing your operating costs and using those as a baseline for building your rates upon.

3 Pricing Strategies for Creating Your Hourly Guard Rate

chris@silvertracsoftware.com (Chris Anderson) — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:01:29 GMT

Developing strong pricing strategies that appeal to potential clients is critical to success for security guard companies. To appeal to more clients, it can be helpful to hone in on multiple security guard pricing strategies to maximize your profits.

7 Pieces of Protective Equipment for Every Security Patrol

abraham@guardianbooth.com (Guardian Booth) — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:22:20 GMT

Security guards are hired to primarily serve two purposes: protect people & property and report incidents back to their customers. But an often-overlooked factor is the precautions that must be taken to protect the security guards themselves. While many security guards work low-threat shifts, there are many more who engage in dangerous patrols.

3 Reasons Guard Companies Should Provide Security Reports

jpage@silvertracsoftware.com (Johnny Page) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 22:25:37 GMT

5 Low-Cost Ways to Improve Your Security Marketing Strategy

jpage@silvertracsoftware.com (Johnny Page) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:35:28 GMT

7 Ways to Research Your Competitors

jpage@silvertracsoftware.com (Johnny Page) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:15:44 GMT

How to Reduce Employee Callouts: 9 Strategies That Work

jpage@silvertracsoftware.com (Johnny Page) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:02:00 GMT

Employee attendance issues have plagued the physical security industry for years. If your officers are consistently late or call off from work, this can affect your bottom line as well as the morale of the whole operation.

While it's not reasonable to expect perfect attendance, chronic call offs and tardiness should be addressed quickly.

We’re going to cover how to reduce employee callouts with 9 proven strategies

Hire the Right People
Keep Detailed Records
Deal With Issues Promptly
Recognize Good Performance
Let Guards Make Up Missed Shifts
Set a Good Example
Set the Ground Rules
Route Callouts through a Manager
Follow Up

31 Areas to Consider When Placing Your Guard Tour Checkpoints

chris@silvertracsoftware.com (Chris Anderson) — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Whether you’re using Deggy buttons, RFID, NFC Tags, or QR Codes, establishing checkpoints in optimal locations plays a key role in efficient guard tour management. To create an effective security guard checkpoint system, there are 26 important things to consider. .