Static Guarding: Overview

Introduction

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Static Guarding Explained

• Definition: A security service focused on maintaining security in one set location
• Examples:
  • Guard positioned in a control room
  • Guard assigned to protect valuables like machinery in a warehouse

What is a Static Security Guard?

• Roles:
  • Guard entrances and exits of buildings
  • Provide physical security presence at event spaces and retail stores
• Requirements in the UK:
  • SIA security guard license or door supervisor license

Pay Scale

• Average Salary: £22,000 per year in the UK
• High-End Salary: Up to £33,000 per year
• Factors Influencing Salary:
  • Experience
  • Position applied for
  • Location (e.g., higher pay in busy cities like London)

Role and Responsibilities

• Main Role: Provide physical protection for a business or company
• Deterrent Effect: Acts as a visible deterrent against theft and other security threats
• Specific Tasks:
  • Monitor building using CCTV
  • Log entries and exits
  • Perform routine patrols
  • Ensure safety of employees and visitors

Importance of Static Security

• Adds an extra layer of protection to a business
• Acts as a strong deterrent against criminal activities
• Prevents unauthorized access

Static vs. Mobile Security Guards

• Static Security Guards:
  • Work at fixed posts or areas
  • Have stricter, routine patrols
• Mobile Patrol Officers:
  • Cover wider areas
  • Provide security to a variety of locations

Conclusion

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