Security services in Hertfordshire can save your local business from a host of security risks, including theft, vandalism and non-compliance with governmental regulations. Many businesses have a legal responsibility to secure their premises and protect the assets and employees within.

Local businesses in Hertfordshire are invaluable for boosting the local economy and provide much-needed jobs, products, services and even entertainment. That’s why it’s so important that these premises are kept safe and intact. Though however safe and secure your business may seem to be, there are always improvements that could be made. 

That’s why we, at All Time Security, are here to assist you. We are well-prepared to deliver a wide remit of security services in Hertfordshire and work closely with your business to deliver tailored solutions that meet your unique requirements. Rest assured, our security solutions are more robust than any of our competitors: we provide 24/7/365 CCTV monitoring with a direct link to emergency services and a manned guard if the situation requires it, alongside our other door supervision, concierge, key holding and alarm response services.

To learn more about why you need to protect all of your assets and employees in Hertfordshire and how to do so with our professional help, read on.

 

Why protecting your assets and employees is important and essential

The smooth running and overall well-being of your business depend entirely on protecting your employees and the expensive assets on-site. If your premises are not secure or have clear vulnerabilities, and then things get stolen or workers get hurt, your business could be liable for the damages. Not only that but your reputation amongst the local community is also put at risk. Hertfordshire is a vast county but often tight-knit, and word-of-mouth could make or break your operations.

For more reasons as to why protecting your assets and employees is essential, see below:

1. Risk Mitigation – By investing in security measures – even just CCTV and CCTV monitoring – businesses can engage in risk mitigation. This is the identifying of potential security challenges, and the ability to take immediate action to prevent them. Prevention is protection, and security measures are often a highly effective deterrent to those who seek to harm local businesses.
2. Financial Stability – Damage resulting from theft, vandalism or other common forms of criminal activity that target local businesses, and the legal liabilities that often follow, can seriously impact the financial stability of your operations. Replacing goods and services can even be impossible, depending on the severity of the security risk. As such, by opting for security services in Hertfordshire, you prevent losses on a massive scale. 
3. Employee Safety – Safe employees are happy employees. Your employee’s well-being is non-negotiable for a successful business and is a legally protected right. And, employees in a healthy and positive work environment also tend to be more productive and engaged. Implementing security measures is a win-win situation for both employer and employee as a result!
4. Customer Trust – Knowing that their transactions and their personal information are kept under certifiable lock and key goes far in boosting customer trust. This trust is what builds customer loyalty over time, and establishes your local business as a household name in Hertfordshire. When customers need a certain item or service, and they know you prioritise security, you’ll be the first company they look to.
5. A Competitive Advantage – The safer your business is, the safer customers will feel purchasing from or working with you. They know whatever assets they leave in your care are protected. This lends you a competitive advantage that other enterprises may not have. For example, having door supervision or CCTV monitoring shows that you are invested in maintaining a high standard of safety for both employees and customers. This elevates the general perception of your business and brand, and also the very function of your business itself. 

The most effective security measures to implement in your Hertfordshire business

The most effective security measures that you can implement in your Hertfordshire business with the help of All Time Security are as follows:

1. CCTV Remote Monitoring – Sometimes, for smaller local businesses, an in-person security team isn’t practical or cost-effective. Instead, CCTV remote monitoring can function as effectively with the right attention and care. At All Time Security, our around-the-clock CCTV monitoring doesn’t miss a thing. We operate this service alongside cleverly placed motion sensors, and a direct link to manned guards and emergency services if any security risks escalate.
2. Alarm Response & Key Holding – We can install alarm systems throughout your premises with the help of our trained engineers. When triggered, these alarms send out an alarm response security guard to resolve any breaches in security. This is a quick, efficient and proactive security measure that guarantees the swift resolution of any security challenges to your business. Additionally, we also provide key holding in case of emergencies, and if a business requires our 24/7 assistance.
3. Manned Security Guards – We have a range of manned security guards that can handle various private and public demands. For example, a concierge service, door supervision or security patrol. We even offer close protection if an individual requires it. Our qualified and thoroughly trained security guards can handle all kinds of Hertfordshire businesses; retail, corporate, industrial, construction site or educational campus. 

The benefit of contracting with All Time Security

At All Time Security, we are Hertfordshire locals. We know the area, the community, and every potential security challenge inside and out. Assuredly, we also know about the wide range of businesses that flourish here. The benefit of this local knowledge means that we can adapt our services to meet countless industry needs, from retail shops to hotels, restaurants, and even school campuses. Understanding that each industry requires different security solutions is a large part of what we do.

When you contract with the All Time Security team, you’re dealing with expert security services in Hertfordshire that have been SIA-approved across the board, including our security guard, CCTV monitoring, door supervision, key holding and close protection services. We only ever recruit trustworthy, competent staff members and invest in them so that they can thrive and grow in our demanding industry.

For more information about All Time Security and our Hertfordshire-centric security measures, don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team. We’re as helpful and communicative as you’d expect, being local to Hertfordshire! And, for those interested in exploring our other reliable security services, see here.

How to safeguard yourself as a security professional

Security is an industry that is often on the front-line, especially in events and other functions. This puts security personnel at considerable risk. They are relied on to protect buildings, assets and people. But they can also be vulnerable, especially amidst an outbreak of disease and virus.

Although many businesses have been forced to close for the duration of the lockdown, professional and opportunist vandals, arsonists, thieves and burglars are viewing this a good opportunity to target vulnerable businesses.

What makes a vulnerable business during the lockdown?

With the country in lockdown, many businesses are left empty. Due to the nature of the pandemic, the rate that it spread and with all the uncertainty, businesses have not had the time to prepare appropriately. Not all businesses had efficient security measures in place.

• No alarms
• No CCTV
• No security personnel
• No security signage

In the current circumstances, installing alarms and CCTV is not that simple, and not all businesses are in the financial position to hire security guards. This leaves them vulnerable.

With the emergency services tight up with the pandemic, many businesses are relying on bespoke and affordable security solutions, like security patrols and alarm response. This is where a professionally trained security guard will make regular patrols of the premises and ensure that everything is in order and if there is a problem, the guard will take the appropriate action.

If premises are fortunate enough to have an alarm, then security service providers can also provide a rapid alarm response service, where if any alarm were to activate, they would respond immediately. Guards will investigate the activation and take the appropriate action.      

Why are security guards at risk?

As mentioned earlier, Security guards are regularly on the frontline and therefore are at the forefront of exposure. They are exposed to having to deal with situations, people and are forced to be in close proximity of other people – people who could be violent or contagious.

The government guidelines for maintaining a 2-meter distance can be complicated in this situation – especially if a security guard is confronted with a problematic situation or violent person.

What steps can security guards take to keep safe?

Maintain a distance

Although 2 meters might not be possible, guards must try to maintain some distance

PPE

Personal Protection equipment is a must. Where possible, guards should wear the appropriate PPE to ensure that they are safe.    

Avoid spittle

If guards are face to face with people, they need to avoid spittle for people’s mouth being transferred on to them as this is how Covid19 and other viruses are spread.

Do not shake hands or make unnecessary contact with people

Handshaking and any other contact must be avoided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is a security patrol?

Over the years, companies have realised that having a security patrol service is not only a great way
of securing your premises but is also a cost-effective approach to a putting an active security
solution in place.

Mobile security patrols are particularly useful when your premises are vacant. Your premises are
usually the most vulnerable at night when no one is around to keep any eye on things. Mobile security patrols consist of professional security guards frequently patrolling your premises looking for vulnerabilities, signs of vandalism, break-ins, leaks and fires.

This is the perfect solution for business owners who do not require a full-time security presence or
simply want a more cost-effective security solution.

Why have a security patrol service?

The aim of the security patrol service is to ensure the safety and security of your premises. If you
have been working in your business all day the last thing you would want is to worry about your
building and assets when you are not around.

Construction companies were fast in learning that leaving your site empty with expensive materials
and equipment could mean that thieves take advantage and steal from the site. Mobile patrols mean that SIA qualified security guards will frequently check on the site to make sure everything is OK.

What is Key holding?

Another benefit of having professional security services is that as well as having the mobile
patrol, you can instruct the security provider to hold your keys. A key holding service is where you
give a spare set of keys to the key holder company and they ensure that it is kept stored in a key
safe.

The advantage to this, aside from the fact that your spare keys are in a secure key cabinet in a secure
room, is that you can request your keys at any time. So, if you have travelled to work and the
realised that you have forgotten to bring your keys, you can request that your key holder brings
them to you to open the building and let you in.

The key holding service is very popular and is usually used in conjunction with a scheduled opening
and closing of buildings service.

Why use an alarm response service?

Mobile patrols can also function as alarm response services. If an alarm in your premises has been
activated, whether that be a fire or intruder alarm you can rest assured that the mobile patrol and
response unit will be at your premises in no time. They will investigate the cause of the alarm and
will then take the appropriate action to deal with the situation. This is a timesaving and cost effective solution to dealing with alarm activations.

Contact All Time Security today for a direct quote for our security patrol services.