While hiring a security officer for your apartment complex is a large investment, it is one that will maximize the complex’s security and provide a number of benefits that should not be underestimated.
Clear Community Facilities
When the nightly curfew comes around for community facilities, a security professional can be there to make sure there is no one at these facilities, and to get those that are out of these areas.
Patrol the Premises
Patrolling the entire complex is essential because it makes tenants feel safe as they walk to their home, especially when it is in the middle of the night. When you have a security officer patrolling your apartment complex, people are much less likely to cause trouble in the general vicinity.
Report Any Incidents
If something happens that deserves an incident report, you can rely on a security officer to report them. Although there might be some tenants that may see suspicious activity on the complex grounds, you cannot rely on your tenants to keep an eye on the apartment complex and report incidents.
Watch for Suspicious Activity
Suspicious activity can turn into a crime when left alone, so having a security professional that is able to look out for this kind of activity and diffuse it before it escalates is crucial for safety and security.
Help Tenants with Concerns
Although the main responsibility for security guards is to provide security, they should also be personable, friendly, and knowledgeable, which means they can help any tenants with concerns.
If you are interested in getting on-duty security for your apartment complex, contact us today.