Responsibilities Of Security Guards On Apartment Security Patrol

 1. Check-In/Out Visitors

Checking in/out the visitors is one of the main responsibilities of security guards positioned at the entrance & exits of the complex. With the help of a visitor management system integrated into the mobile patrol app of our guards, it allows them to effortlessly capture information of the visitors. This, in turn, helps to eliminate waiting lines, reduce security breaches, & even improve visitor service just with a smart visitor management system.

2. Monitor CCTV Cameras

Security guards need not always have to be on patrol to ensure the safety of everyone. Some guards are assigned stationary positions to monitor CCTV cameras and alarms. It requires them to be exceedingly observant with a high level of concentration. Because on witnessing something suspicious, it’s their responsibility to communicate it to the guards on apartment security patrol to respond to it. And in times of emergency, they are the ones required to call for assistance from police, fire, or ambulance services.

3. Patrol Premises & Parking Lots

Parking lots are often the hot spots for criminal activities, especially when they aren’t well lit and patrolled by professional security guards. Therefore, guards on apartment security patrol also play a critical role in preventing & identifying potential threats not just on the premises but also in the parking lots. Depending on the size of the premises and the parking lot, security guards can either patrol on foot or vehicle. Though, Plaza Protection offers separate & customization security services as per the requirement of the clients.

4. Deter & Eliminate Threats

In order to deter & eliminate threats or even crimes, security guards on apartment security patrol needs to remain as visible as possible. It’s one of the greatest ways that are often enough to ward off petty criminals looking to invade the apartments that need protection. Since security guards are specifically trained for this very purpose, they are always watching out for suspicious activities that could indicate harm.

5. Respond To Duress Alarms

There are always going to be situations that will require the immediate presence of security guards on-site to resolve the issue. For times like those, and especially while responding to duress alarms, it becomes their responsibility to respond quickly & correctly with excellent skills. By assessing the situation, guards can find the best way to handle the situation or call the dispatch center for help to limit the danger to the people in the vicinity.