Shopping center security guards’ day-to-day duties often involve preventing shoplifting, break-ins and vandalism. On some days, however, their quick action can save lives. Such was the case in San Jose recently.

A retail center security guard was patrolling the San Jose shopping center when he decided to check out a car parked in a remote area of the center’s parking lot. In it, was a man assaulting a young girl. The guard forced the man out of the car, handcuffed him and called police. The man was arrested and jailed. The security guard’s quick action stopped a terrible crime in progress.

The security guard was hailed as a hero, but the guard maintained he was just doing his job. He’s right. Security guards go to work every day with the goal to prevent crime and respond appropriately no matter how dangerous the situation.

Shopping Center Security Guard Services. Shopping centers typically hire security guards to patrol common spaces—sidewalks, back of buildings, outside food areas and parking lots. Guards are always looking and listening for suspicious activity. They are trained to notice groups or individuals who might be inclined to damage property or participate in unsafe or illegal behavior.

A top shopping center security guard company employs staff who is experienced at diffusing arguments between customers or between customers and store employees. They lead troublemakers out of the center to maintain order and when necessary, contact the police if a situation escalates. If an emergency occurs (i.e., car accident, downed powerline, gas leak, robbery), they are trained to take action.

Security Camera Monitoring. Shopping center management will often mount security cameras throughout their property. Many are now taking it a step further. Real-time feeds from the cameras are monitored at a central offsite location by trained security staff. If illegal activity is spotted, staff quickly deploys guards to respond.

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