5 Issues clients avoid by using a security staffing agency

Illness:

 What do you do now? Erm…. Whether it’s late notice or last minute, this is a problem you’ll face. Not just illness, but absence as well. A study shown by a London university business student brought to light this employment issue. The average full time employee would experience one of the following. A two day illness, unexpected absence, family problem or unexplained leave at least once every 3 months …… (one phone call to Savysec would sort this)

Unnecessary confrontation: 

Let us do the hard work, all you need to worry about Is the bottom line, Profits and productivity. Our SIA security staff are trained to uphold continuously enforced standards of professionalism to ensure quality is always met.

Getting comfortable:

Keep it fresh, a tie starts to loosen. A joke goes a bit too far. Next thing you know your in-house security is wearing sandals and summer shorts to work. We create barriers, we are the middle man without creating problems or interfering with what can be a straight forward job. Say you were to have a problem with a person at work, whom you still respect, more than likely you wouldn’t feel comfortable mentioning it before it became more of an in connivance. At Savysec, we want the best for everyone. We already have some of the most skilled SIA security staff ready to meet clients credentials. Let us show you how we can make the security of your business secure, with simple solutions.

Recruitment done for you:

 Let’s face it recruitment can be a long process. Applications, interviews, trail shifts, rates, sickness, leave, absence, entitlement, TAX. All this and that one candidate could turn out to be the wrong choice, or leave within the first month. Let us deal with all this. You have enough to concentrate on with profits and increased productivity. Less dragging you down. If we haven’t got the right face for you, we’ll find them without compromise to the running of your buisness.

Liability:

Simply paying an “SIA qualified security guard” doesn’t mean they are insured, and even if they are that doesn’t mean you are insured for their actions. No one in this age is invisible from the law or exempt from liability. It takes one incident and if it is not dealt with in proper means, it can turn into one big disaster. Contracts are created for a reason as are companies. We work with our clients to tick all the right boxes creating custom risk assessments, fire report logs, incident and accident report forms, time sheets, first aid information and local emergency contact information. One of our many clients said it best “If you’re going to do it. Do it properly”

Are security jobs easy to find?

Are any jobs easy to find? You will not find anything if you do not look. For some jobs are easy to come across through contacts already made others will need to start from the ground up. If your completely new to the role we suggest working in big groups and DO let the employer know your level of past security experience. To benefit you in interview emphasize your past jobs and relevant customer services skills. A good employer with the right vacancies will take you on board if they have enough faith in what you could potentially fulfill in your future roles. Do not go in thinking your know how it works blurting out your life storey’s trying to over compensate. Most security guards and clients are like minded and just want the job done correctly with minimal conflict and incidents. Also a lot of security will not like a loud mouth. Remember your head of security or point of contact in most cases will be the one making the majority of the decisions if you return to work for the next shift.

Do I need to have massive muscles to get security jobs?

No, not at all. Your mind is your most powerful tool. Confidence and professionalism can by far outweigh the size of your biceps.  Although in difficult situations dealing with restraint if needed, physical strength may aid you and this can be a required role of some security roles think of how you can prevent issues effectively first. When looking at any problem, are you the type of person that can spot a solution without using conflict. The big question we feel is necessary to be answered is how good are you when it comes to keeping your cool and remaining in control, dealing with things effectively. Your most important asset working in the field is your professionalism. As your trainers will tell you “you are not the police” and have no powers as such. Security can be a lucrative job, but remember you will not have a job for long if you end up in and out of the police stations every week. Do take a few classes in conflict management and build confidence where ever you can, whatever level your coming in at. This can aid you greatly. First aid and fire safety are also vital courses to think about. Imagine if someone faints at your footsteps, or a small fire starts near you. You are not going to look good if you just shrug your shoulders.

What skills do I need to be a frontline Security Guard or Door supervisor?

Some people naturally have the gift of the gab, and work well directly with customers and clients and deal well with confrontation. It is a lie to say every security guard bares these skills going into the industry, most Don’t. Many develop skills over time which can be just as beneficial if not more and can build on confidence and experience. Although you do not need to be a Duracell battery it does help if you maintain your physical fitness, many jobs require a lot of stamina. To make great profits in your new found job you may want to take some longer shifts on occasion and may opt for night shifts. If you are an unhealthy, un-kept couch potato you may suit a nice job behind a desk, although you may not find an employer or agency that feels your suitable, fit or well enough presented to take on one of their jobs. To really broaden your prospects you want to be able to offer an array of services. Always turning up on time, Looking sharp and providing great care in all your duties. Make a habit of expanding your knowledge, take courses that benefit you directly but also benefit what you can offer an employer.

Want a Job in Security?

Made Simple, The SIA (Security industry authority, UK’s security licensing body) sets requirements standards and modules for the trainee to learn, guide and develop the necessary skills to then pass a test set by the SIA and its partnered awarding bodies. If passed they will then grant you a certificate in which you must then use when applying for you license. From start to finish getting your badge can take 12 weeks plus. The whole process can be costly at first, but can also open a world of opportunities and in some many cases prosperous careers.