From Social Housing to Luxury Condos: How Security Protects Residents of All Incomes

Residential security is an essential service that provides safety and peace of mind for residents and property managers of both luxury condominiums and affordable housing developments. In this blog, we’ll explore how security guards provide protection for communities of all income levels and why their presence contributes to a secure living environment.

What is Residential Security?

Residential security involves trained security guards monitoring, patrolling, and overseeing activity around residential property. Security guards make scheduled patrols of the premises, monitor entrances and exits, respond to maintenance issues and security incidents, and manage visitor access. These duties ensure that residents feel safe and secure in their homes, regardless of their housing type. 

Do All Housing Developments Need Residential Security?

Every housing development, whether social housing or high-end luxury condos, benefits from residential security. Affordable housing developments face unique challenges, such as high-density populations and vulnerability to crime, making security guards essential for upholding an environment of safety and stability. Luxury condos, on the other hand, may be targets for theft or vandalism, and security helps to maintain the residents' peace of mind by managing access and preventing unauthorized entry.

Types of Residential Security Guards

Residential properties may require various forms of security, tailored to the community's specific needs. Here’s an overview of the primary types of residential security guards:

Concierge Security Guards

Buildings that have a front desk typically have a concierge security guard. These security guards are often the first point of contact for residents, providing a blend of customer and security service by building rapport with residents and frequent visitors. By connecting with the residential community, concierge security guards can ensure that residents feel comfortable raising concerns when they arise. 

Concierge security guard duties include managing access control, logging visitors, facilitating access for maintenance workers, monitoring CCTV cameras, and offering friendly assistance to residents. These guards ensure that only authorized personnel and visitors enter the building, preventing security breaches. 

Uniformed Security Guards

Uniformed security guards are typically stationed at building entrances and perform regular scheduled foot patrols. Their uniform provides a strong visual deterrent against crime, discouraging potential intruders and vandals from attempting to break into the property. These guards monitor and respond to incidents quickly, ensuring residents feel safe at all times. 

Foot Patrols

Foot patrols involve a uniformed security guard conducting regular walks around the property, inspecting hallways, common areas, stairwells, parking areas, and exterior spaces. In addition to monitoring for unauthorized personnel and security threats, security guards on patrol will scan areas for maintenance issues, such as leaking pipes, broken locks, and fire hazards, responding to them promptly. Foot patrols are typically conducted at 15 minute intervals, ensuring complete property coverage.

Mobile Security Patrols

Mobile security patrols involve a security guard making patrols in a marked security vehicle. Their patrols are functionally similar to those of foot patrol guards, however mobile patrols are scheduled at intervals through the day or night. This means that mobile patrol guards are not present throughout the entire duration of their shift, providing a cost-effective security solution for buildings that may not require a static security presence. Patrols can be conducted on a randomized schedule, providing an element of deterrence for potential criminals. 

Should an alarm be triggered at a property protected by Blackbird Security mobile patrols, a member of the Blackbird Security 24/7 Control Centre team will promptly deploy the nearest mobile patrol unit to respond to the alarm and ensure the safety of residents. This provides an added layer of protection and peace of mind for residents and property managers. 

Blackbird Security: Safeguarding Housing Across All Income Levels

Blackbird Security is proud to provide residential security services to affordable housing developments across Canada. We offer pricing options tailored to a variety of financial situations, ensuring that each development receives the security coverage it needs. Our security guards work closely with housing managers to create a safe and welcoming environment, helping residents feel secure and valued.

We’re also proud to safeguard BC Indigenous Housing at all income levels, including low-income housing, women-only protective housing, and luxury residences for Indigenous artists.

Finally, we provide residential security for single-family homes in Toronto’s affluent neighbourhoods, offering residents an extra layer of protection for their property. We also safeguard high-end condominiums such as ICE Condos, often houses an exclusive clientele base. 

Partner With Canada’s Best Residential Security Provider

Residential security can be a major asset to housing developments of all income levels. At Blackbird Security, residential security is one of our specialties. Whether you're managing social housing or luxury condos, we have the experience and expertise to protect your residents. Our team works with yours to develop a comprehensive security strategy aimed at providing top-tier security services tailored to the unique needs of your housing development. 

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