Discover How to Keep Your Business Secure

Keep Your Business Secure

Security is one of the most important factors when running a business or owning a property. If you neglect to adopt the best security practices for your organization’s physical location, you might be leaving your business open to an attack. Here are some steps to ensure that you create a safe secure environment.

Risk Assessment

Doing a risk assessment will help to identify any weak points there may be in your business. Employees can be a great source of information. They can help you identify the areas of your security operations that need to be improved.

Secure Entry Points and Perimeter

There may be several ways of getting into your property that intruders may be able to exploit. Implementing effective access control measures is the first step to tighten the security of your building. Appropriate fencing, security lighting and installation of CCTV and alarms are also great options.

Know Your Staff and Visitors

Background checks on employees can help prevent hiring the wrong employee and possibly reduce employee theft. Also implementing a signing in and out system or visitor passes can help keep track of everyone who comes in and out of your premises.

Protect Your Business Online

With cyber-crime is on the rise, businesses need to be aware of more than just physical security. Now businesses need to ensure their computer systems are well protected also. Invest in quality anti-virus and firewall technology. Also, regularly back up your documents and files to allow restoration of anything that is lost or deleted.

Install CCTV and Alarms

Make it obvious that your building is well secured since this can deter potential intruders. Prominently displaying CCTV and alarm systems could make someone think twice about attempting to break-in.

FAQ’s to Keep Your Business Secure

What is the first step to keep my business secure?

Schedule a free risk assessment with XPressGuards. Our local supervisor tours your property, identifies weak points, and creates a custom security plan that matches your industry, hours, and budget.

How can security guards reduce everyday business risks?

Uniformed or plain-clothes officers deter theft, vandalism, and loitering while greeting customers and checking IDs at entrances. Their visible presence alone lowers incident rates by up to sixty percent according to industry studies.

Should I use unarmed or armed guards?

Low-risk retail or office settings often thrive with unarmed officers focused on customer service and access control. High-risk locations handling cash or valuable inventory benefit from armed guards trained in active-threat response. XPressGuards provides both and will recommend the best fit during your assessment.

What is the typical price range for business security services?

Most clients pay between twenty and fifty dollars per guard per hour depending on armed status, site size, and coverage length. Multi-guard or long-term contracts receive volume discounts within that range.

How do mobile patrols enhance overnight security?

Marked patrol vehicles circle your parking lots, loading docks, and perimeter every thirty to sixty minutes. Guards log GPS-timed checkpoints, check doors and windows, and respond to alarms faster than an off-site dispatcher.

Can XPressGuards integrate with my existing alarm and camera systems?

Yes. Officers monitor live CCTV feeds from on-site tablets, reset false alarms, and coordinate directly with your alarm company. We also provide digital incident reports with photos and video clips.

What should I look for in a security provider?

• State licensing and comprehensive insurance
• Local management that visits your site
• Flexible contracts with no long-term lock-in
• Real-time reporting and GPS patrol logs
• Positive client references in your industry

XPressGuards meets every benchmark.

How quickly can security start protecting my business?

With six hundred offices nationwide, XPressGuards can deploy uniformed or plain-clothes guards the same day you approve the plan. Emergency and temporary coverage is always available.

Do guards handle customer service as well as security?

Absolutely. Officers greet visitors, provide directions, check badges, and still maintain constant situational awareness. This dual role improves the customer experience while keeping threats out.

How do I begin securing my business today?

Call (866) 407-4342 or complete the contact form on this page. A local supervisor will visit your site, review your concerns, and email a custom security proposal within hours.