BY EDDY NYADWA – High crime rates and the inability of police service to provide adequate protection are the main factors driving the rapid growth of private security in Kenya. The ability of state agencies to provide adequate security to citizens continues to be eroded. This is driven by; high unemployment rate, rapid growing population, unabated corruption and fiscal mismanagement.

Your business will not survive if it is not in a safe place, no matter how healthy your balance sheet looks like. The premises you occupy must also be secured for you to feel at ease, free and comfortable. You can’t constantly be patrolling the grounds yourself while managing the business. Furthermore, you can’t just trust any Tom Dick and Harry to look out for your company risk and security.

To fill this critical gap, you need well trained security guard(s). What better place to get one from other than in a private security firm. Today, Babs Security Service is one the leading private security firms offering professional and unparalleled security solutions. So why hire a guard from Babs security or rather from a reputable Private Security Company ?

Decline in Theft and Vandalism

Theft and vandalism remain the most common threats to any business or premise. Business owners are seeking for ways to protect assets or equipment or goods in factories, Warehouses, Shop, Office, on a construction site or at home etc. The mere presence of a uniformed security guard is a very strong deterrent for potential thief, shop lifter or anyone looking to steal.

You are likely to be busy attending to customers and focused on making sales, so the attendance of a trained guard offers an extra set of eyes and ears. Security personnel will be on the watch out for suspicious persons and are trained to act swiftly to arrest any threats.

Improved customer service

In any business, it cannot be emphasized enough that customer is King. A good experience at your business will mean customers are left happy and more likely to return.

Security guards are often the first point of contact and interaction for staff or a customer, accessing a premise, hence creating a positive experience is crucial. Today guards are trained on customer service to enable discharge this function with utmost competence. With a hired guard from a security firm you have additional customer service personnel

Security guards also assist customers with useful information about your business and service delivery.  As first point of contact, they are bombard with inquiries on services, access to premises, direction etc.

Quick response to incidences

Passive security systems such as intruder alarm systems, CCTV Cameras and electric fences are a common phenomenon at most premises. They act as a good deterrent for possible intruders and criminals.

However, an alarm only works well if someone responds to it. CCTV works well if it is being monitored. An on-site security presence can provide an immediate response to an alarm being triggered. Guards can also act swiftly after spotting suspicious behavior on CCTCV.

Insurance and peace of mind;

Getting a guard from a security firm offers you some peace of mind. You quit woying to much about theft and vandalism.  The responsibility of your security is delegated to a third party who takes care of it. In the unlikely event that thefy occurs, you re certain investigation will be conducted and compensation or refund offered.

The security firm you have outsourced will keep you updated with security reports; security surveys and risk assessments reports. These will provide you with insights on security risks you are facing and the recommendations for remedial actions, You will be acting professionally.

Conclusion

The security of your home, premise or business, whether factory, warehouse, retail shop or food outlet is nothing to be considered lightly. That’s why Babs Security Services has dedicated itself to provision of security solutions to support its clients in a way that is customized.  If you want to ensure your business is under the best protection possible and give yourself peace of mind, contact Babs Security Services.