On-Site Security Guards vs Mobile Patrol: How To Choose The Right Service

When planning your business’s security strategy, it’s important to consider the needs of your business and the risks associated. Does your property contain high-value equipment that needs protection overnight? Is your business located in a high-crime area? Do your staff need security support during hours of operation? These questions will inform your security strategy and help you choose the right service for your business. 

Whether your business is a retail store, a hotel, a residential building or complex, a warehouse or factory, or an office building, on-site or uniformed security and mobile patrol security can be incredible security assets. In this blog, we’ll outline the unique roles of both on-site uniformed security guards and mobile patrol security guards, as well as the benefits both can bring to every industry. 

For any business with a tight budget, mobile security is an economical solution that maintains strategic coverage without compromising the quality of service.

On-Site Security Guards Provide Constant Protection

On-site security guards have the benefit of being on-site to immediately respond to emerging security situations. Security guards regularly play roles in stopping in-progress crimes, apprehending criminals, and responding to emergencies, such as fires or medical emergencies. 

On-site security guards can be critical in maintaining a proactive approach to security. Uniformed security guards convey the message that a property is well-protected and monitored, deterring would-be criminals before they commit crimes.

At Blackbird Security, our uniformed guards undergo extensive customer service training to equip them with the soft skills needed to facilitate positive, welcoming customer interactions. This ensures that Blackbird Security guards deployed to sites such as retail businesses and hotels meld seamlessly with staff to become part of the team at large and represent our clients in the best light possible. 

Here are the types of on-site security guards we deploy at Blackbird Security:

• Uniformed Security
• Tactical Security
• Patrol Security
• Suit-And-Tie Security
• Loss Prevention
• Concierge Security

Mobile Patrol Security Guards Add Layers Of Security And Vigilance

Mobile security guards can be incredibly beneficial during off-hours and days when staff are not present at a site. Mobile security guards patrol sites in highly visible security vehicles equipped with flashing overhead lights. This acts as a strong deterrent to any potential criminals who may be surveying a site.

Mobile security patrols are conducted on a randomized basis, ensuring that potential criminals are not able to gauge a time to break in. This, combined with the visibility of the Blackbird Security mobile patrol fleet, serves as a highly effective method of deterrence for crime. 

In cases where a site’s alarm is triggered, the Blackbird Security 24/7 Control Centre team will deploy the nearest mobile security guard to the site to find the source of the trigger and mitigate any emerging security threats. 

One standout feature of mobile security patrols is its unique ability to be fully customized. Our clients can schedule mobile patrols at any time or during any window. Additionally, mobile patrol security is highly cost-effective, making it a great round-the-clock solution for cost-conscious businesses.

On a typical mobile security patrol, a guard will check access point security, observe for any suspicious activity or changes in the environment, check security system functionality, and submit written reports of findings.

Both mobile and on-site security guards will submit written reports detailing any incidents or things noticed during their shifts or visits. 

Blackbird Security possesses a growing division of mobile security in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, the GTA, Edmonton, and Regina.

Uniformed Security Presence or Mobile Security Patrols?

Now that you know the unique benefits that on-site security and mobile patrol security bring, which security option is the best for your business? To answer that question, consider how much protection you need, the type of protection, and whether your business requires protection outside of business hours.

For retail and hotel businesses that require a customer-service approach and support for staff during business hours, an on-site uniformed guard is essential. Hotel businesses especially can benefit from 24/7 on-site protection to assist with emergencies. Case in point, a Blackbird Security guard played an instrumental role in helping evacuate the Samesun Hostel in Vancouver during a fire outbreak at 2AM in September. 

For retail businesses, construction sites, offices, and warehouses seeking to prevent overnight break-ins or vandalism, scheduling mobile security patrols outside of business hours is a proactive strategy to maintain a high level of security overnight. 

Residential buildings and condominiums will likely find a concierge security guard during the day and mobile security patrols at night to be a beneficial combination. Mobile patrol security adds a vital layer of protection and peace of mind for residents, while an on-site concierge is crucial in maintaining building safety during the busiest hours of the day. 

For any business with a tight budget, mobile security is an economical solution that maintains strategic coverage without compromising the quality of service.

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Businesses in every industry can benefit from on-site security, mobile security, or a combination of both. Mobile security can help cover gaps in security strategies when businesses are closed, and on-site uniformed security provides an unparalleled degree of protection and support for staff and customers. 

Consider your business’s security strategy and get in touch with us at the form below to learn how we can help protect your business.