Question 1

What is Physical Security?

Accepted Answer

Physical Security is a form of security that involves using security guards, access control devices (e.g., call boxes, fobs, gate arms), and other means that provide a safe and secure environment.

Question 2

What is Physical Security Consulting?

Accepted Answer

Physical Security Consulting is a technique where a qualified professional in the security industry assesses the security and safety needs of a residential or commercial property prior to the property hiring a security guard company or installing access control devices. It gives insight and priority to the security needs of the client or property.

Question 3

Who needs a physical security consultant?

Accepted Answer

Residential and commercial properties who are looking to provide security and safety to their residents or employees by hiring a security guard company or installing access control devices. By hiring a consultant, this eliminates vendors attempts to force the potential client to spend more than what they need to spend on security guard services or access control devices.

Question 4

How can Physical Security Consulting help my property or business?

Accepted Answer

Physical security consulting provides insight to areas on a property that are possible security breaches. It provides true insight on safety concerns on the property by identifying safety deficiencies such as: lights that are out or may need replacing, dark areas on the property that can be dangerous for employees or residents at night, areas that may need to be patrolled by a physical security guard, determine how many security guards may be needed or if security devices can be used instead, blocked views of buildings and windows, and safety issues like damaged walkways and sidewalks on the property. By having a personalized safety portfolio, the client can actually save more money by avoiding companies coming in and upselling unnecessary services that usually go over budget.

Question 5

What is the benefit of hiring a Physical Security Consultant?

Accepted Answer

Properties may benefit financially when hiring a Physical Security Consultant because it often leads to greatly reduced costs when hiring a security guard service or installing mechanical security devices. When a security guard service company places a bid to secure a property, they include a lot of overhead that usually does not involve the property they are bidding on. They also upsell more than the client needs by “telling” the client what they need (e.g., needing 24-hour security guards when one security guard may only be needed for the overnight and weekend hours; upselling a vehicle patrol when only a golf cart is needed; having five guards on a shift when only three may be needed), instead of listening to the needs of the client. A Physical Security Consultant eliminates unnecessary costs by preparing a portfolio based on the needs of the CLIENT. This portfolio will be a permanent yet updatable template for any type of security service, physical or mechanical without the upselling.