Success can be very hard to measure, but after working for the last 6 months with freelance security consultant Fred Burns, we have compiled a list of our top 3 tips for companies launching into the Security Industry - whether its jobs, training, resources or recruitment.
Specialise
Because the security industry has grown so much over the last 10 years its very hard to try and encompass all areas of the industry. Because of this many companies are choosing specialist sectors, such as Door Security, Close Protection Security or Event Security. The advantage of specialising is that you have much less competition, so becoming the number 1 company in your niche is a lot more realistic.
Be The Best
Similar to the Army motto, Security companies are always striving to be the best in their sector. For example you may be looking at setting up a new company supplying Event Security staff but you need to establish yourself - a good name travels much further than a bad reputation. Therefore you may want to ensure your staff has undergone the maximum amount of training possible, your prices are competitive when compared to others, you provide something unique. At the end of the day you need to set yourself apart from the competition, otherwise you blend into the background.
Network
When looking at the security industry many will have a shared background experience, often including military or forces work. Because of this, entering into the industry can be like establishing yourself in an old-boys club. Befriending other companies and experts in the security field can be a real benefit to your business, especially when looking at recruitment.
Specialise
Because the security industry has grown so much over the last 10 years its very hard to try and encompass all areas of the industry. Because of this many companies are choosing specialist sectors, such as Door Security, Close Protection Security or Event Security. The advantage of specialising is that you have much less competition, so becoming the number 1 company in your niche is a lot more realistic.
Be The Best
Similar to the Army motto, Security companies are always striving to be the best in their sector. For example you may be looking at setting up a new company supplying Event Security staff but you need to establish yourself - a good name travels much further than a bad reputation. Therefore you may want to ensure your staff has undergone the maximum amount of training possible, your prices are competitive when compared to others, you provide something unique. At the end of the day you need to set yourself apart from the competition, otherwise you blend into the background.
Network
When looking at the security industry many will have a shared background experience, often including military or forces work. Because of this, entering into the industry can be like establishing yourself in an old-boys club. Befriending other companies and experts in the security field can be a real benefit to your business, especially when looking at recruitment.
Fred has actually advised all security experts, professionals and even juniors to get signed up on the Cross Deck security website as they are playing an instrumental role in bringing the security industry online. As a professional, you can enhance your skill set by using one of the many courses they have available on the site. Including courses for CCTV operator training, door supervision training, and well over 70 different close protection training courses available in the UK. All the security training courses are provided by fully qualified trainers, typically ex-forces and squad leaders - key in providing practical insight into the career and the security business.
Along with training, the Cross Deck website is being used more and more for finding a range of security jobs, with over 300 employers listing their UK security jobs the site is quickly becoming the biggest security jobs website in the UK. They currently have over 10,000 jobs including close protection jobs, door supervision jobs and many others.
Along with training, the Cross Deck website is being used more and more for finding a range of security jobs, with over 300 employers listing their UK security jobs the site is quickly becoming the biggest security jobs website in the UK. They currently have over 10,000 jobs including close protection jobs, door supervision jobs and many others.
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