Contract V.S. In-House Armed Services

 

There is a shift in how businesses are structuring their companies and their spending. While, for many years, companies would have in-house departments and services for nearly everything they needed, in recent years, more and more businesses are choosing to outsource these services. This includes armed security and other protective services. Today, many businesses in the Philadelphia area are making similar decisions as to whether they should host their own in-house security service, or hire from an outside security contractor. As Philadelphia’s leading armed security provider, Tactical Response Security will outline the differences between these two options.

Cost

This is typically the first thing that businesses consider when discussing whether to hire a security team in-house or contract them. Generally, companies have found that the costs are equal, but what is gained for those expenses are radically different. While wages for both armed security officers may be the same, companies that choose to hire in-house security have to pay for their insurance, their time-off, uniforms, equipment, and more. Conversely, these issues are covered by the contracted security service, ensuring that your company gets more for the same amount of money.

Training

Training is one of the critical components in this decision. Because they carry a firearm, armed security officers need to have additional, specialized training than their unarmed counterparts. For businesses looking to develop an in-house security program, they will need to partner with outside firms to train their potential officers. Adding training comes at an additional cost that has to be budgeted for. Contracted security services, like Tactical Response Security, have training expectations and programs that ensure that their officers are prepared to handle a variety of situations and emergencies the moment they set foot on your property. The quality of their training is often higher than in-house armed security officers.

Managing Your Security Team

For many businesses, there is a sense that in-house armed security teams are more directly tied to the success and safety of the organization, and that contracted security is harder to control and manage. In many cases, businesses have found that the opposite is true. Because the contracted team is better trained and more focused on one singular aspect of the business, it’s safety, they are easier to manage. Business managers spend less time dealing with the security team, and more time focusing on the aspects of their business that matter most to its success.

 

Choose Us For Armed Security In Philadelphia

By now, it should be clear that contracting with an armed security agency in Philadelphia, like Tactical Response Security, ensures that your business is kept safe thanks to a higher degree of training, a better value for the money, and for its hands-off management style. If you’re looking to add an extra layer of security measures to your business, contact Tactical Response Security today. After a security survey, we can develop an armed security protocol that meets the unique needs of your business.

When Your Business Should Consider Hiring Armed Security

 

As a business owner in Philadelphia, you have a lot to consider on a day-to-day basis. There are financial decisions to make, marketing campaigns to launch, employees to manage, and more. Adding to that already long list is the decision to hire armed security services for your business. It’s not a decision that should be made blithely, as you’ll want to ensure that an armed security service is the best way to protect your assets in Philadelphia. Tactical Response Security will explore some situations and ideas that might encourage you to hire armed security.

If You Work In A High Crime Area

Philadelphia may be the city of brotherly love, but that doesn’t mean that it’s always a safe place to call home. Some parts of the city are more prone to violent and property crime than others. This means that you and your employees are at greater risk of theft, assault, and other crimes. The presence of armed guards, in most situations, is enough to deter would-be criminals from attacking your employees or your business. In situations where the threat level has escalated, an armed guard can respond appropriately and effectively.

If Your Employees Feel Unsafe

While this may be difficult to measure, it’s likely affecting your business in more ways than you realize. If employees do not feel safe at work, it’s likely impacting their productivity and customer service. In some cases, you may already have unarmed security guards, but your employees still feel unsafe. In these cases, there is an issue that isn’t being addressed at your business. The addition of armed security to your business can help your employees feel safer. In some cases, some employees may feel uncomfortable with the presence of firearms on your work site. In these cases, it’s best to host a meeting that explains the reasoning behind the addition of armed security to your employees, and have members of the armed security team introduce themselves.

When Nearby Businesses Use Armed Security

If, in speaking with other businesses in your area, you discover that many of them use an armed security service, listen to their reasoning. In most circumstances, you’ll find that you share their concerns. Similarly, listen to their results. If they found that their concerns were addressed with the addition of armed security, then it’s likely that your issues can be resolved as well. Additionally, if you are known as the only business in the area without an armed security service, you may be the victim of increased crime, as criminals know that there is less risk at your business.

 

Choose Us For Armed Security In Philadelphia

If you’re considering hiring an armed security service for your business in Philadelphia, then look no further than the specialists at Tactical Response Security. We are a full-service armed security company in that serves Philadelphia, as well as states across the East Coast and the country. We craft a security protocol that meets the unique needs of your business, keeping you, your employees, and your assets from any number of threats. Our officers undergo a rigorous training system before they are allowed to partner with your business. Connect with us today and keep your business secure.

Welcome To The Tactical Response Security Blog

Thank you for joining us on the Tactical Response Security blog. As one of the leading private security guard companies on the East Coast and across the nation, we’re proud to offer our clients security solutions that are tailored to their unique circumstances and needs. For our first blog post, we’ll cover the purpose of the blog page, and some of our services.

The Tactical Response Security Blog

On the Tactical Response Security blog page, you’ll find a variety of resources, articles, and posts about our services, our role in the day-to-day activities of your business or personal life, and insights into how you can improve your own personal security even when one of our armed or unarmed security officers is not present. We hope that you’ll use the Tactical Response Security blog as a resource that helps inform your security and protection decisions.

Our Security Services

The experienced security teams at Tactical Response Security are ready and willing to take on any of your security needs and concerns. We employ only the finest of security guards and protection personnel thanks to our rigorous training system and selection process. The result is a team of security guards and specialists that can effortlessly integrate into your existing security protocols, or completely redesign them to meet any present threats.

Armed And Unarmed Security

We offer security services that are appropriate to your perceived threat level. For businesses in low-risk areas, or for events and performances, you can rely on our unarmed security officers to respond effectively to any emergency. For those in need of more comprehensive security, or for establishments in high-crime areas, our armed security officers are trained in a complete range of de-escalation skills, as well as firearms training.

Executive Protection

Our executive protection personnel are the most elite members of the Tactical Response Security team. With extensive backgrounds in law enforcement and military service, these security specialists are the ideal protection team for high profile individuals. You can enjoy the peace of mind that our executive protection personnel provide you everywhere you go, whether that’s across town to visit a work site, or across the country for an important meeting.

Private Investigation

No two investigations are alike, that’s why our private investigators stand out from other investigation services. Our investigators have worked with criminal and civil cases, as well as corporate and domestic investigations. Discreet, thorough, and professional, our private investigators can obtain the information you need when you need it.

For those looking for a comprehensive security service that will take the time to understand your needs and your position, it’s time that you reach out to the experts at Tactical Response Security. When you work with our security team, we leverage all of our resources to ensure that your safety is maintained. We serve a variety of industries and fields, everything from construction sites and chemical facilities to aerospace and defense facilities. No matter your security needs, our officers are up to the challenge. Contact us today to meet with a security specialist in your area.