In today’s world, theft can result in debilitating financial losses. This fact combined with the obligation to keep your customers and staff safe, comfortable, and efficient requires a highly trained and responsive security firm. But with so many security companies in Pottstown or Norristown it’s hard to choose the right one for your business. At JCI Investigations, our safety and security officers are highly trained and are the most cost-effective way to keep your business running smoothly.

There is any number of reasons that a business might hire a security company. While the reasoning might differ between companies, the desired outcome remains the same: an improved sense of safety and security that allows your business to thrive. If you’re considering hiring a security company, here are some common reasons that our clients choose to work with us.

Your Business Is In A High-Crime Area

While many would like to think that cities like Pottstown, PA are perfectly safe, that’s not always the case. The rising costs of land and space have made it so that some businesses can only afford to rent or purchases buildings or worksites that are in less-than-friendly neighborhoods. The services offered by a security company can help to keep these areas safe, even if the rest of the neighborhood isn’t.

Employees Don’t Feel Safe

It stands to reason that if your employees are concerned about their safety on the way too, from, and at work, they won’t be focusing on their jobs. Employee safety has a greater impact on productivity than many business owners realize. The presence of security guards on site, or monitoring other spaces like parking lots, can offer your employees peace of mind and improve their morale.

Surrounding Businesses Already Employing A Security Company

If, when visiting with other business owners in the area, you discover that they’ve hired a security company, it’s best to listen to their reasoning. Likely, they will share the same concerns about safety and security that you and your employees have. A security company handled their concerns and prevents other concerns as well, and JCI Investigations can do the same for yours. It’s also important to consider the larger safety of the area. If you’re the only business or worksite with security, thieves and criminals may target your business in particular if they know that others already have security guards on standby.

Unarmed Security Guards

All JCI Investigations security guards are ready to protect your people or property in your choice of highly visible uniforms, business attire or plain clothes according to your specific security challenge. Standard issue equipment may include: ID badge, radio, flashlight and cell phone. Depending on your industry or situation, security guards may be responsible for operating equipment such as surveillance cameras, building alarms, access control, body scanners or safety equipment. JCI security guards are also prepared and certified to assist in case of crisis, emergency or hazard. In addition, JCI Officer Reporting & Tracking technology empowers guards to record and document their duties, while allowing clients to review all reports and documentation online 24/7.

Armed Security Guards

JCI Investigations armed security guards are certified to carry fire arms while on duty according to state regulations. All security guards must also observe a strict corporate policy of annual training and recertification. JCI Investigations also maintains a specially trained armed personal protection team to protect VIPs, executives, dignitaries and celebrities. Depending on the risk or threat, your situation may require more than one armed security guard to effectively manage your personal protection.

Rates

Armed and unarmed security guards rates are quoted per guard hour, based on competitive security industry fee structures. We then adjust the rate based on factors such as industry, risk, response time and requested duties. Once we fully understand your situation, we work as your true security partner to determine the most effective security solution for your peace of mind.