When looking to hire a security company for your business or an event you are putting on, you will always want to ensure that the company you choose is best suited for the job, but how do you know which organisation will provide you with the best service?
This blog will walk you through some of the key things to look out for when deciding which security company to hire. Even though some of these factors may not initially be at the forefront of your mind, however, these are simple and easy ways to ensure that you received the best security service possible.
Reputation
One of the easiest ways to check whether the security company you are considering for hire will provide an adequate service is to view reviews and testimonials left by previous customers. Reviews are very easy to find online, and having a read of customers’ past experiences will give you a good indication of how the staff conduct themselves, both on the job and towards their customers.
It is worth noting that it will be worth your time to check out both good and bad reviews of the company. Reading bad reviews can give you an idea of what the company doesn’t do as well, and possibly how they deal with tricky situations and customers. The good reviews can give you a good idea of how professional the company is and if they are good at supplying the type of service you are looking for.
Experience
When dealing with multiple work environments that can provide unpredictable scenarios, it is important that those on the job are experienced. If you have a clear idea of what the security job will entail, it is a good idea to check that the company has had experienced working in the same type of role, and on the same scale.
A team of highly experienced professionals will be better versed in dealing with any tricky situations that may arise. Knowing how to conduct themselves in pressured situations is something that develops massively over time, so have the years of experience behind them is likely to produce a better service, ensuring your event runs smoothly.
Accreditations
A good way of telling whether a company is trustworthy is to check whether it has been given the necessary accreditations. The SIA (Security Industry Authority) is a government organisation that regulates the security industry – gaining accreditation from the SIA means that the company has been shown to work ethically and within the regulated codes of practice within the industry. Other accreditations can come from organisations such as CCAS (Consumer Codes Approval Scheme) and CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme).
Viewing accreditations can be a great way of checking the legitimacy of a security company. If they have been approved by the SIA, CHAS and CHAS, then that is a good indication that the company staff conduct themselves professionally.
Contact Umbrella Security
If you are interested in hiring a team of highly-trained, experienced security professionals, then look no further than Umbrella Security. Our fully accredited team can provide their services to a wide variety of security-based jobs. We offer our services throughout Birmingham, Coventry, Manchester, Solihull, London and Wolverhampton.
Contact Umbrella Security today for more information about our services and to check our availability. You can get in touch by filling out our online inquiry form, or by giving us a call on 0121 554 2761.