- Many Denver retailers, event venues, and buildings add seasonal security staff to the mix from November through New Year’s.
- Between ski season, holiday travelers, and holiday shopping, there’s an increase in consumer traffic and retail crime.
- Extended holiday closures leave office buildings, construction sites, and logistics centers vulnerable to theft and vandalism.
- Private holiday events, community holiday markets, and busy shopping centers require capacity control for compliance and safety.
If the holidays are your busy season, things can go awry quickly. Surging foot traffic, fully stocked inventories, and expanded operating hours are just a few reasons to deploy seasonal security officers. Not to mention the increased risk of theft and vandalism. Here’s how Denver Metro property managers, retailers, and event venues minimize their risk with third-party security.
1. Deter External and Internal Retail Theft
Staffing uniformed personnel at shopping center entrances deters grab-and-run attempts. Plain clothed and uniformed officer patrols deter internal theft, shrinkage, and consumer theft. During Black Friday, you may also need to implement occupancy and crowd control.
2. Managing Winter Crowds and Events
Retailers aren’t the only businesses that rely on third-party officers for safety and compliance. The Denver Christkindlmarket, pop-up shops, corporate galas, and private holiday events reach occupancy quickly. Your venue, special event permit, and insurance policy mandate the minimum number of security personnel and certified fire watchers you must staff.
Security officers:
- Minimize theft
- Manage guest lists
- Manage access control
- Maintain occupancy control
- Complete event bag checks
- Maintain traffic flow
- Deescalate incidents
- Implement emergency evacuation
3. Monitor Vacant Buildings and Businesses
Construction sites, schools, office buildings, and logistics centers close for holiday breaks and long weekends. Even with high-tech locks and CCTVs, many businesses staff seasonal security officers. Regular physical walkthroughs and randomized mobile patrols provide a visible deterrent and real-time response.
4. Safeguarding Employees in Early Darkness
The sun sets early in Colorado in the winter, making now the ideal time to staff parking lot security. Especially if your restaurant, retail, and warehouse employees are working later than usual. Services can include officers who patrol the parking lot and perimeter in marked vehicles and escort staff and guests to and from the parking lot. They can also monitor for winter risk factors such as ice and snow.
5. Emergency Seasonal Security Officers
If holiday crowds surpass your expectations, or winter weather causes power outages or other disruptions, you need to know who to call. Scout Security provides 24/7 emergency dispatch of both security officers and fire watchers. We keep you compliant and provide an unbiased extra eye.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should you hire temporary or internal security guards during the holidays?
Staffing trained and certified third-party officers eliminates the costs of recruiting and onboarding. It’s a flexible solution you can scale back down after your holiday busy season.
Is compliance the only reason to staff third-party security officers?
Compliance with venue contracts, event insurance, and special event security is a top reason to staff security personnel. Many businesses staff security to improve customer experience and as an overall proactive approach.
Can short-term security guards assist with parking lot safety?
Temporary officers can provide gate control and guest verification and conduct foot or vehicle patrols of parking lots and the perimeter. You can also book short-term live remote CCTV monitoring.
