With the holidays coming up, hotels and other businesses in the hospitality industry are likely to see seasonal increases in demand. This can strain an already overworked workforce; hospitality workers must juggle typical holiday stresses and COVID-19 concerns while serving guests. Hiring a capable team of security guards can help manage potential security threats during these stressful times. Here are a few of the security concerns that hotel managers can address by hiring security guards from CES Security.
Security Guards Can Deter and Detect Property Theft
Theft can occur anywhere on hotel property, from guests’ rooms and lobbies to parking lots and poolsides. On-site security guards can help deter thieves in common areas while providing guests with a place to turn if their property gets stolen. Thieves can target guests, hotel property, and on-site vendors, and a team of vigilant security professionals can help deter, detect, and address incidences of theft.
An On-Site Security Team Can Respond to Disorderly Guests and Trespassers
Disorderly guests or those who come in off the street can disturb others and cause property damage. The risk of these incidents can be higher in areas with high foot traffic or bars nearby. Professionals from CES Security are trained to remain calm and respond to aggressive or distressed individuals in a measured, level-headed manner. Having security experts on-site to deescalate tense situations is critical for hotels of any size, and security guards’ presence can help reassure other guests and employees during these events.
Trespassing, Loitering, and Vandalism
Security guards are particularly important in high-traffic areas. Trespassing, loitering, and vandalism are very real concerns for hotels, and security guards can help deter unwanted visitors. Stationing security guards in reception areas and around entrances can help keep loiterers and trespassers at bay, and routine patrols can stop vandalism before it happens.
Security Guards Are a Valuable Resource During Emergencies
Not all threats are from ill-intentioned individuals. Medical emergencies, fires, and other incidents often highlight the need for security personnel on the property. Having authority figures to look to for guidance can help keep guests at ease, and security guards are a crucial part of any emergency preparedness plan.
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Since opening in 1975, we have been committed to serving businesses in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Our values include proactive communication, honesty, reliability, and quality. We also believe in paying unparalleled attention to detail, no matter which service you require us to provide.
Our services include the following: professional security teams for permanent, temporary, emergency and rapid-response support; around-the-clock patrols and management attention; concierge and hospitality staffing; and a dedicated mobile patrol service with associated staffing. Contact us for a free, professional consultation today! Call 443-471-7000. Don’t forget to follow us on social media through Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn!