Security and COVID-19

The past two years have changed the way in which many industries operate, and the security industry is no exception to this. For businesses and individuals across the country, security has become an even higher priority than it was before. With procedures constantly changing, it’s critical that individuals working in the industry stay on top of the current expectations for security within businesses.

Keeping High Profile Clients Safe and Healthy

While private security usually focuses on the overall wellbeing and safety of the client, now we also have the COVID-19 virus to deal with. This is yet another reason that individuals are looking to be protected, particularly those whose life and income relies on them being safe and healthy. We’ve noticed that many high-profile clients and celebrities are spending less time in public, but when they are out, they are looking to be protected more than ever before. Minimising their contact with the public can also help to reduce the chance of them catching the virus and spending time away from work.

Mask Enforcement

In many venues and settings, mask enforcement is now a huge part of the role of security. When individuals are meeting clients or entering certain venues, they will be forced to wear masks in order to keep their clients safe. As someone working in the private security industry, you also need to be aware that wearing a mask or other types of PPE may now be expected more than ever before. Masks also come with their own challenges, as it’s harder to see when someone is speaking under the cover of the mask. Learning to recognise unusual body language is more important than ever before now, with people still opting to wear masks for their own safety.

Remote Working and Returning to the Office

While many companies still have employees working remotely, the past few months have seen most companies finally encourage employees back into the office. This means that security is once again in high demand, especially with unfamiliar faces coming into buildings. Companies are relying on private security to fill both temporary and permanent positions that weren’t necessarily needed last year when leaders within businesses weren’t travelling for work. For the private security industry, it’s a crucial time to look out for CEOs and high-profile clients that may require further surveillance than before. You’ll find that travelling for the job is more common than it has been for the last two years, which is something to keep in mind if you are looking to get hired within private security.

As you can see, there’s a lot to be aware of within the private security industry following the COVID-19 pandemic. While the world is starting to return to normal, there are still some concerns for individuals working in the industry to be aware of. If you are looking for a job, there’s no better time than the present to take a look through our job board. We’ll be excited to help you find the perfect opportunity in the upcoming months to take your career to the next level this year.