Recent news reports about individuals working as unlicensed security guards are cause for concern. Unlicensed and untrained individuals touting themselves as security guards can create all sorts of serious problems—from inappropriate and unprofessional behavior to serious altercations or even death. Hiring unlicensed guards is not only reckless, but puts lives at risk.

Legal Consequences. When considering a security guard company for your security needs, ask if it has a tracking system to ensure that its security guards a properly licensed and any firearm permits are up to date. It’s illegal for security firms to knowingly hire and deploy unlicensed guards. They could face substantial legal liability.

Selecting The Right Security Guard Firm. Top security guard companies such as Access Control Security (ACS) deploy only trained and licensed security guards. ACS has over 25 years’ experience in the guard industry. Some of the most experienced security guards in California and Arizona work for the firm. Select a security guard firm with a proven track record of satisfied clients and that has the expertise to tackle your security needs.

Background Checks. Before hiring a security firm, ask the Better Business Bureau for the security company’s BBB rating. Check with state licensing agencies, for example, the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services in California and the Arizona Department of Public Safety in Arizona for any issues with a specific security guard or guard company.

Security is becoming more critical in these volatile times—for retail stores, commercial businesses, residential communities, at public and private gatherings and for individuals. Don’t leave security to chance.

To request a quote for security guard services in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Tucson as well as throughout California and Arizona, give Access Control Security a call at (877) 482-7324 or go to https://accesscontrolsecurity.com/quote-request.