The right mix of private security services can help your company stand out and attract more clients. Whether it’s mobile patrols, armed security, or executive protection, offering a variety of services gives you an edge. 

Keeping everything running smoothly is just as important. That’s where Belfry helps by making it easier to manage operations, support your team, and keep clients happy.

In this article, we’ll cover: 

• Private security services companies can provide
• 6 essential services to offer
• Frequently asked questions
• How Belfry can help

Let’s start by discussing what kind of services you can provide.

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What private security services can security companies provide?

A security guard agency can offer a wide range of services, depending on their clients' needs. Some of the most in-demand options include:

• Armed and unarmed security: Protects businesses, events, and high-risk locations with trained security personnel.
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• Mobile patrols: Provides security coverage for large areas like neighborhoods, parking lots, and industrial sites.
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• VIP and executive protection: Ensures the safety of high-profile individuals with specialized security teams.
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• Event security: Manages crowd control, access points, and emergency situations at concerts, conferences, and other gatherings.
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• Residential security: Offers protection for gated communities, apartment complexes, and private properties.
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• Cybersecurity services: Helps businesses protect sensitive data from cyber threats and attacks.
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• Loss prevention: Prevents theft and fraud in retail stores, warehouses, and corporate settings.
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• Surveillance and monitoring: Uses security cameras, alarm systems, and live monitoring to detect and respond to threats in real-time.
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• K9 security units: Utilizes trained security dogs for detection, deterrence, and added protection in high-risk areas.

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Private security vs law enforcement

Private security and law enforcement both focus on safety, but they serve different roles. 

Law enforcement officers work for the government and have the legal authority to make arrests and enforce laws. 

Private security guards, on the other hand, work for businesses or individuals and focus on crime prevention, risk management, and property protection.

While police respond after an incident happens, private security is often there to deter crime before it occurs. Security guards don’t have the same legal powers as police, but they play a critical role in keeping businesses, communities, and events safe.

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6 essential private security services to offer 

Although there are plenty of services you could offer as a private security company, that doesn’t mean you should offer all of them. Here are the essential services to offer:

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1. Mobile patrol and patrol guards

Mobile patrols are great for covering large areas like neighborhoods, parking lots, and business properties. Security personnel drive or walk through designated routes, checking for suspicious activity, trespassers, or property damage. Security guard and patrol services handle on-the-ground security, making sure entry points are secure and responding to any concerns.

With Belfry, you can track guards in real time using GPS, making sure patrols stay on course. Plus, the mobile app makes it easier for guards to send in their incident reports using detailed forms and with evidence attachments.

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2. Armed and unarmed security

Some high-risk locations need armed guards for added protection. Places like banks, high-profile events, or businesses with valuable assets are pretty good candidates for firearm-carrying security personnel.

Lower-risk locations may only need unarmed guards to handle security concerns and keep things running smoothly. For example, retail stores, office buildings, shopping malls, and schools typically do well with unarmed security.

No matter which option you offer, or even if you offer both, it’s important to manage your security teams efficiently. Belfry can help you reduce the administrative work you have to do by automating things like scheduling, timekeeping, and payroll.

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3. Event security and crowd control

Concerts, conferences, and public events need strong security to keep things under control.

Event security teams manage access points, VIP areas, and overall safety, while crowd control teams help prevent overcrowding and handle unruly guests.

Belfry makes event security smoother with real-time communication between teams, so issues can be handled right away. It also helps with scheduling and reporting, making it easier to assign shifts, track security coverage, and review post-event reports.

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4. Surveillance, access control, and canine units

Surveillance systems help you to monitor activity in real time and also allow you to make recordings to review and provide as evidence to law enforcement. It is one of the most in-demand private security services these days — most people will probably expect you to offer it.

Another service people may expect from you is access control. Access control keeps unauthorized people out, protecting sensitive areas from breaches.

K-9s are trained to detect threats like drugs or explosives, making them a pretty important part of security plans for high-risk locations. Not all security companies offer this service, but it can complement your catalog for sure.

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5. Executive protection and bodyguards

High-profile individuals like business leaders, celebrities, and politicians often need personal security. Executive protection teams provide around-the-clock safety, whether it’s securing travel plans or monitoring potential threats. Bodyguards handle close protection, staying with clients and reacting quickly to any risks.

Belfry helps manage these operations by tracking guards in real time and allowing teams to send instant alerts if a security breach occurs. 

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6. Cybersecurity and consultation

Cybersecurity teams protect against hacking, data breaches, and online threats, while security consultants help businesses improve their overall security plans.

This service is more on the niche side and does require you to find competent cybersecurity professionals before you can confidently offer it. It’s important to make sure that you hire pros who know what they are doing and have the certifications to back that up so you can meet those KPIs. 

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Frequently asked questions

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What types of private security services are most in demand?

Mobile patrols, armed and unarmed security, event security, cybersecurity, and surveillance services are among the most requested. Businesses, residential communities, and events often rely on these services for protection and risk management.

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How does mobile patrol work?

Patrol guards travel between multiple locations in marked or unmarked vehicles, checking for security threats, trespassers, and property damage. They follow set patrol routes, conduct inspections, and respond to incidents as needed.

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Do I need armed guards for my business?

Most businesses won’t need armed guards, but it depends on your risk level. For example, businesses dealing with high-value assets, cash transactions, or security threats may benefit from armed guards. If your business is lower-risk, unarmed guards are often enough.

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How Belfry can help you improve your security operations

As an agency, offering the right private security services can help you find more success in the industry. Using the right tools can help you make sure that you’re running as efficiently as possible — Belfry can help with that.

Belfry is an all-in-one security management software that gives you a broad view of your operations and helps you manage your personnel more effectively.

Here’s how:

• Simplify scheduling: Avoid over and understaffing — Belfry’s automated scheduling feature allows you to assign shifts based on a guard’s training and certification and what the location needs.
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• Easier timekeeping: Belfry automates time and attendance tracking (including overtime) to help you make sure that you have accurate payroll and ACA compliance.
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• Manage licensing compliance: Input your officers’ licenses and certifications. Belfry can help you keep track of when they need to be renewed, sending you notifications when it’s close to time.
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• Instant communication: Use the instant messaging feature in the Belfry mobile app to communicate with your officers without delay using the tech they already have — their phones.
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• Improve officer accountability: Belfry’s GPS tracking features allow you to keep an eye on your patrol guards, making sure that they are where they’re supposed to be.

Ready to ease the administrative load? Let our team walk you through how Belfry can streamline your operations so you can focus more on generating leads. Schedule a free demo today.