Why contract out security services?

I can immediately think of four reasons. First is the increased value an outsourced company brings to the table because of its professional staff and experience in the security industry. This depth and breadth of experience and knowledge is offered because of relationships with other clients that have faced the same or different challenges. The second reason is the cost. Simply put, because of the expertise and experience that the vendor brings, the financial weight of training, recruiting, hiring and providing benefits for the employees is considerably less to the client than administering these programs in-house. Third is the transfer of liability from the client to the security company. The security company bears the legal load and ramifications of particular incidents that could occur on your property. Lastly, and in my opinion, most importantly is the peace of mind an effective security company can provide so you the client can focus on the everyday business that defines you as a company.

Why Change Security Vendors?

Change vendors when the value is gone, plain and simple, but you have to know what’s valuable to you as an individual client. If you have a small budget and need a low bill rate, know that’s what you value. If it’s superior management and executive accessibility, than know that’s what you value. If it’s a vendor that can accommodate a client on a national basis, than know that’s what you value. When value isn’t there anymore and when your vendor’s program no longer represents you as a client anymore, it’s time to change vendors. However, certain values have repercussions. Low bill rates will produce low wages. National vendors might not give you specific attention on a local level. And having a phenomenal program with high-end personnel combined with strong management will cost you more. You just have to know what you value the most and work off of that. Read the rest of this entry »