- Freight volume increases drastically during the holiday season, leaving logistics facilities to temporarily increase security.
- Ramping up peak season security in distribution and fulfillment centers can include upgrading technology and adding more guards.
- Trained and certified third-party security partners are the fastest and easiest way to scale your surveillance team short-term.
The volume of consumer goods flowing through Colorado’s ground, air, and rail logistics centers is never higher than it is during the holiday season. Much of these goods pass through Denver’s distribution logistics facilities before making their way down interstates I-70 and I-25. Increasing your distribution center security during the holiday season deters theft.
The Problem: Increasing Your Security Team Short-Term Is Expensive
You can’t afford not to ramp up your team, but training and recruiting short-term staff is costly. So is approving 3 months of overtime. Even if you can justify overtime expenses, tired guards aren’t as effective.
The Solution: Staff A Third-Party Security Partner for the Holiday Season
Instead of leaving yourself vulnerable with insufficient staffing or burnt-out guards, leverage a third-party partner for the season. Security companies in Denver must hold a Private Security Employer License and must ensure all personnel maintain their Security Guard License. Bonus points if they staff former military and police officers.
Where to Staff Holiday Season Security Guards
No one knows your facility, risks, staff, and vendors better than your year-round team. Strategically staff your seasonal guards to enhance your staff.
This includes any combination of:
- High-Visibility Patrolling: Increase interior and exterior patrolling to deter trespassing, theft, vandalism, and internal shrink. Guard activity is tracked via real-time GPS patrol monitoring software.
- Gate and Access Controls: With the increased volume of deliveries and pickups, you may prefer to add additional guards to your gates and doors. Their role is to verify driver IDs, license plates, employee badges, bill of lading, and other credentials.
- Live or Remote Video Surveillance: One way to free up your team is to staff third-party partners in your security control room. Or staff a third-party partner for remote live surveillance of your CCTVs.
- Randomized Mobile Yard Patrols: Mobile patrols consist of unscheduled monitoring in marked security vehicles. These guards can visually inspect gates, doors, trailer staging yards, container locks, and more.
Peak Season Distribution Center Security in Denver
Scout Security enables you to increase your distribution center security staff short-term, without the expense of recruiting, training, and overtime. Our team includes former military and police officers. We follow your lead and integrate seamlessly with your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest security threats facing Denver distribution centers?
Organized cargo theft, trailer break-ins in staging yards, catalytic converter theft, and fraudulent driver pickups are the top external risks. Internal inventory shrinkage is an ongoing risk that rises during the holiday season.
How does a hybrid security model benefit fulfillment centers and logistics facilities?
Hybrid security utilizes a range of surveillance and access control solutions. This includes any combination of live guards, remote video surveillance, randomized mobile patrols, and advanced technology. Advanced technology includes GPS patrolling checkpoints, real-time guard tracking, AI-enabled video surveillance, and smart monitors.
How do security guards prevent fictitious or deceptive freight pickups?
Deterring freight fraud begins with creating strict SOPs. This often includes cross-referencing government-issued drivers licenses, carrier authorization documents, and container numbers against scheduled dispatch manifests before releasing loads.
