Self employed Security Guard A Brain Storm

 The security consultant uses every available resource available. Time is the ultimate resource of the individual, the ability to utilise time and the dimensions of paid time is a skill that needs to be studied, the organic flow of time in a Macro and micro environment has to be analysed and utilised.

Therefore the lone worker has greater obstacles to overcome as he wades through each variable of the organic whole to fulfil his ultimate purpose. I am surprised as to how fluid culture has become, providing everyone with an opportunity to exploit their own inner potential, developed out of simply being them self. The self needs to analyse its own behaviour.  Conformity to the wishes of others is an acquired skill in the personal development for both parties.

Market Plan

Secondary research means using published information such as industry profiles, trade journals, newspapers, magazines, census data, and demographic profiles. This type of information is available in public libraries, industry associations, chambers of commerce, from vendors who sell to your industry, and from government agencies.

Types of Security Contracts

One type of contract is the patrol or stationary type of guard. These individuals are hired to monitor one specific area during a set period. They are not permitted to leave the area except to make their rounds which are usually done on a set schedule.

Some contracts also involve wearing a uniform. For contract guards, the uniform is usually associated with the agency with whom they work. On the other hand, many guards are hired for plain clothes work, especially in the retail area. They dress in ordinary clothes and fit into the rest of the crowd while they watch for suspicious behavior.

Where to Find Security Guard Contracts

If you’re looking for security contracts, the best place to check is a local agency. Many agencies specialize in working with security guards. These agencies provide a number of benefits for businesses.

For one, the agency handles all of the hard work. For example, every contract should include a thorough background check of the guard. No one wants to hire a convicted criminal to manage their company’s security. Background checks can sometimes also reveal people who should not be allowed to carry a firearm or who should not be allowed to work in certain locations. These checks can be expensive and time-consuming for businesses but since the agency conducts these as part of the hiring process the company doesn’t have to.
An additional benefit is the cost of hiring the person. Although the business must buy a fee to the agency on top of the wages, they do not have to pay for benefits or handle the taxes for that employee. Plus, they are free to end the security guard contract at any time or to replace the individual with someone else at a moment’s notice if they are doing a poor job.

 Strategy 

Devise  a draft site manual for the company  (see Business plan)

w  Are there any building, transport or other hazards very close to the site?

railway stations or railway lines

bus or coach stations

main roads

public car parks

petrol stations

Building sites with frequent works traffic

Gas works

Pylons

w  Are there any natural hazards very close to the site?

Natural waterways such as canal, rivers, lakes

Vegetation such as woodland, farmland, parkland

w  What are the immediate surroundings or perimeters to the building?

Walls, fences or gates

Natural barriers such as a canal, river, lake

Dark corners, overhangs, areas providing cover

w  Are the surroundings secure?

Regular security patrols

Effective lighting

Gates secured and access controlled

Separate access for staff and visitors/users

Specific times for access

w  Is pollution a problem?

dust or gaseous pollutants from traffic or building works

w  How safe is the building from fire and flood?

are there hazards in the vicinity either natural as in rivers or man-made as in petrol stations or public houses

w  Security Guards are becoming obsolete as they are replaced by cameras all over.

w  Spending money on training has become money thrown away.

w  As the traditional security guard duties change into reception duties,

w  Are you ready for multi-faceted responsibilities?

w  To provide general security observations for site and carry out regular building patrols
To observe the CCTV monitors that cover all site reduces the number of guards

w  To complete daily reporting and administration documentation
To monitor reception by taking receipt of external telephone calls
To work in a safe manner on all the above activities in line with the Company’s Health & safety policy

w  Sound knowledge of current security legislation
Excellent communication skills
Competent level of computer skills

w   All for a minimum wage, or self employed if you are fortunate.

Time for Self Employment