Bank Security Practices - Redmark Security

One of the most sensitive and vital places that need to be safe and secure for everyone’s benefit are banks. Banks have vaults that are used to secure money, documents, valuables, and records. Keeping these items safe is primary importance to the bank and there are many ways this is done. Some of these include safes, dye packs, night depositories, teller cash recyclers, barriers (bullet resistant glass), video systems (CCTV), and hold up alarms. We will be focusing on security guards in banks as security officers are the first and visible sign of security for the wrong doers and they know that physical security not only could take real-time actions but also could get anyone behind the bars by reporting any serious crime to the police in a very fast manner. Security Guard companies in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody & other cities in the lower mainland provide these services to the banks.

Throughout history we have always seen guards in banks. Practically every film where there is a bank you will see a security guard. This may be less true now, but there is still a fairly large number of Banks that use security guards on their property. When devising a security plan, the bank can decide whether the risk is high enough that they would want to place a guard inside or not. Red Mark Security is the leader in bank Security services & can draft a security plan for banks, so it is easier for the bank authorities to make the best choice.

Some things to consider are the number of robberies the bank has had previously, what the crime rate for bank robberies is in that area, what the neighborhood is like and what staff thinks in terms of safety & Security, based on their day-to-day work. These factors will help in coming to a decision about the needs of the bank.

If the decision is made to hire a security guard company to provide security services inside the bank, there are some duties for the guard to be aware of.

• Protection of people and property: This of course includes bank staff and customers.

• Detection and prevention of criminal activity.

• Detection and reporting of suspicious activity: This can be helpful in alerting the police of suspicious activity, so criminal activity may be thwarted.

• Response to safety and security incidents: This can include medical emergencies. Fast response could save a life.

• Cooperating with emergency services: Working well with police, fire or ambulance helps keep everyone safe as well.

• Visual search of people: By being aware of who is coming and going you can be aware of suspicious activity and report it.

• Watching people’s body language: Oftentimes people give away their intention with their body language. If the person has violent intentions, it may be apparent in this way.

• Welcoming customers to the bank: Being a greeter of sorts helps to make customers feel at ease while doing their banking.

• Providing customer service: This may be directing people to ATM’s or to a certain window where they can be helped by the correct person.

• Crowd control: If there is an emergency or it is just an unusually busy day, a security guard can organize people and keep things orderly, until things return to normal.

These duties will help keep the bank running smoothly and assist in crime prevention. This also will help give customers a sense of well-being. In any situation we want customers and visitors to feel that things are under control and they don’t need to worry.

Red Mark Security is a Security guard company that provides jobs for security guards such as bank guard positions. These tips can help the guard know what is expected and can also help the client to know what they are getting for their money.