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Not every security assignment requires an armed officer. Many businesses, communities and properties may benefit from trained unarmed security personnel who provide visibility, monitoring, patrols, access-control support and incident reporting.
AlphaCalibre Services connects clients with professional unarmed security services through Alpha Security Protection.
The appropriate security assignment depends on the property, environment, operating hours and client's objectives.
Overview
Unarmed security involves security officers performing assigned security responsibilities without carrying a firearm as part of the assignment.
Unarmed security officers can provide a visible and professional security presence in many different environments.
The exact responsibilities should be established between the client and security provider.
Businesses
usinesses may require a professional security presence without determining that an armed assignment is necessary.
Unarmed security may be appropriate for environments where the primary objectives involve:
A professional security officer can become part of the property’s daily operations while providing management with an additional resource for security-related concerns.
Residential
Residential properties frequently use security personnel to provide a visible presence and monitor common areas.
Apartment communities may benefit from unarmed security for:
Communities
HOAs and residential communities may also benefit from unarmed security.
Community security officers may perform patrols and monitor designated areas according to the security assignment.
Responsibilities can include observing:
Explore our: HOA Security Services and Community Security Services pages.
Events
Unarmed security can also be useful for events.
Event security officers may be assigned to:
Not every event requires armed personnel.
The appropriate security level should be based on the event and security plan.
Learn more about Event Security Services.
Construction
Construction sites can benefit from a visible security presence, particularly during hours when workers are not present.
Unarmed officers may be assigned to:
Learn more about Construction Site Security.
Patrols
Patrols are one of the common functions associated with unarmed security.
A patrol may be conducted on foot or by vehicle depending on the assignment.
The purpose of a patrol is to observe designated areas and identify conditions that require attention.
Patrols may focus on:
Access Control
Access control is another common security responsibility.
Security officers may be assigned to monitor designated entrances or support established procedures for authorized access.
Access-control responsibilities may include:
Reporting
Professional security operations often involve documentation.
Security officers may document incidents, observations and activities according to company procedures.
Reports can help property managers and business owners maintain awareness of security-related activity.
Consistent reporting can also help identify recurring concerns.
Comparison
The choice between armed and unarmed security depends on the assignment.
Unarmed security can be appropriate when the primary objectives involve:
The decision should be based on the actual environment rather than automatically assuming that armed security is better.
Explore our Armed Security Services page for more information.
Personnel
The quality of a security program depends on more than simply placing someone at a property.
Professional security personnel should understand:
AlphaCalibre
AlphaCalibre Services connects customers with specialized businesses serving different areas of the security and protection industry.
For unarmed security, AlphaCalibre connects clients with Alpha Security Protection.
This allows customers to start with a broad overview of security services and then move directly to the specialized provider.
FAQ
Whether you need security for a business, apartment community, HOA, construction site or event, the right security program begins with understanding your specific needs.
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