Hiring a security guard: Do's and Don'ts

Hiring someone for something can be easy but when you are about to hire security guards, it can give a tough time. The reason is they make certain that the company is safe and guarded all the time. Also, customers have level-headedness perceiving that security guards will tackle all the issues that come along their way regarding protection. We are well aware that seeking someone with a strong and tough physique is like eating cake but for security guards reaching people who can customers trust, they are equipped and have social skills as well as a rare mix to get. Thus keeping all these concerns in mind, here are a few dos and don’ts to consider before hiring security guards.

Do’s:

• Hire through a proper security company
• Have one on one meeting with the company so that you and the company stay on the same grounds
• Check previous reviews or any customer feedback they have
• Interview the security guard you are going to hire
• A background check is important
• The security guard should have no criminal background
• Inquire about his previous experiences
• Ask how he tackled the most serious security issue during his career
• Research about his market reputation from its past employers
• Set limitations and tell him everything about how you want him to behave
• It is imperative to ask for his license and identifications
• If you have a business that requires extreme safety, hire someone with most know-how as it is better, the guard is capable of doing his job while you sleep
• If you are about to hire more than one security guards, make sure they can together work as a team
• He should be proficient and physically fit
• He should have taken proper training of self-defense to protect himself and others
• Your hired guard should be well equipped with all the necessary gear and stuff
• He must have a flashlight and a whistle if he has to watch around
• Lastly, if you are hiring for a graveyard shift, make sure the security guard does not sleep

Don’ts:

• Don’t hire the person right away and make certain that you are not hastening your demands
• Don’t provide him with extra leverages
• Make sure he does not have unnecessary entries to your premises
• Don’t hire someone with an austere health issue
• Don’t take your needs too lightly and tell him everything you require in detail
• Avoid hiring freelance security guards because they can pay you greatly
• Don’t be a miser while selecting the security guard rather disburse extra money for quality because cheapness can bring big losses
• If you feel something mysterious about the person, pay heed to it and don’t snub your instinctive feeling
• Don’t hire someone who has extreme views about race, culture, religion or is biased
• Avoid someone who is not completely trained
• Avoid a security guard who cannot keep his cool and is short-tempered

Conclusively, if you have a small business don’t hire someone who is overqualified because that would not only waste money but company’s resource as well