With the rise in technology and globalization in our country the need for safety and secure living is becoming a major concern for people residing in the metro-cities. When it comes to trusting a person people are pretty selective and demanding. As the need for protection remains an alarming issue, the rise in security agencies is becoming swifter than in the past.

Hence hiring a security guard will be the clever choice in maintaining the safety of your living. Here are some tips to guide you in selecting the right security guard for your premises.

-Searching the internet will be the first step to consider as everything is available in the online world

-Listing down the security guards agencies in your locality and drafting the contact details will help

-Calling them and getting a brief data on the type of service provided, number of employees, client list etc. will give a detailed know-how on every Security Guard

-Avail references from your flat or apartment members as you can get a reliable source through this process

-Crack your specific need and then ask the company for the right employees to gratify your needs. Be it a mobile security, bike patrol or parking security etc. This will help the company to provide the requisite skilled security guard

-Costing and liability coverages should be given a wide understanding even before signing the contract

What are the other important things to check?

-If you are hiring for a business premises it is important to check whether the security guard has a good verbal communication skills

-The security company should teach them good observational skills as it is the most vital aspect required for guarding the premises safe and secure

-Ask them about their experience and where they worked in the past

-Conduct a verbal, written test on how they deter criminal behavior etc. even before the company appoints the person on your request

- Lastly, it is very important to conduct an interview session with them. You have to put forth questions on their skill sets, how the company trained them etc.

In a research piloted by the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation), it is found that more number of theft and robbery occurs in Maharashtra and people feel they are insecure. Hence, it is must to check twice or thrice before recruiting a new security guard for your premises, be it your office, individual house or apartment. If everything is satisfied go in for recruiting the same person as your security guard.

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