The role of security agencies has increased considerably in the present time. Right from providing security services to securing various types of industrial and business infrastructure, a security company performs numerous functions. In broad terms, we can divide a security company into two broad types. The first type is called proprietary security and the second type is called contractual security. Let’s take a look at different types of security divisions.

Different types of security services

A proprietary security service is one which is owned by the company for which it functions. This means that such a security service works like other employees for the company but in the security domain. The company provides salary to the security services as it provides salary to other employees. Various perks and benefits that are enjoyed by other employees are extended to security services as well.

Another type of security service is called contractual security. Contractual security is suitable for those organizations that have short-term security needs. In order to fulfill these needs, they may hire security on contractual basis from a security company. Security companies offer customised pricing models which are very suitable to organisations given their financial constraints.

We can also classify security services on the basis of their relevance to a particular sector. The first subdivision under this classification includes personal security guards. These security guards are called bodyguards and accompany their clients to each and every place that they visit. The second sub division is called residential security guard. A residential security guard performs his duties in apartments, residential areas and even old age homes. The third classification group is called corporate security guards. Corporate security guards are employed by national and multinational companies for safeguarding their infrastructure. They may also be hired for providing protection in corporate buildings, hospitals and shopping malls.

Security guards can also be classified on the basis of their mobility. The two categories under this domain include mobile security guards and static security guards. Mobile security guards are hired to monitor different residential areas in a locality and their functioning extends to a large perimeter. Such security guards function within the boundaries of a particular area and patrolling is their main function. On the other hand, static security guards are stationary at a single place and they make use of smart devices and electronic surveillance from a control unit or a base station.

Choosing the best security service: A case study

There are a large number of security services to choose from. The choice depends upon factors like type of organisation, duration for which security services are required, and financial constraints.

A reputed corporate office once decided to choose security services to secure the premises. The security services agency offered a wide range of options to choose from. Without any background research, the company made a choice for canine security services. Some of the services that the corporate office provided were related to tourism and meditation. Over a period of time, the canine security affected the business in a bad way. The corporate organization took a note of the situation and reported it to the security agency. The security agency responded to the situation and found that canine security solutions were not suitable for the company. They replaced the services with stationary security who kept vigil with the help of modern electronic gadgets like CCTV cameras and sensors. This proved helpful and was not a hurdle for the tourists and meditation lovers who visited the premises. Within a couple of months, the business revived towards a positive growth trajectory.

The way ahead

Every organization that operates in a busy or isolated environment needs some sort of security solution to safeguard its premises. The caveat, however, is to choose the correct security options by considering various factors. Background research related to the nature of the organization, the financial constraints, the number of employees as well as the threat levels will give you a clear picture of the type of security solutions that can be opted. In one word, the correct choice of security solutions and services ensures safety for the organization, the employees, and other stakeholders by providing a peaceful environment to work in.