The hospitality industry has many areas that need safeguarding. Hotels in particular face many risks unique to their industry. 

Not only must hotels keep out past patrons who have been trespassed from their property due to bad behavior, but they must also ward off unauthorized visitors who cost their establishment money and also may cause trouble. Even paying guests may become unruly and can be aggressive or violent with staff or other guests. These are the same types of guests who often vandalize the property or have unwanted parties on the premises. 

Hotel staff and patrons must feel secure or it will be hard to keep employees or rent rooms, causing your business to fail. Staff and guests need to feel safe from threats of physical harm and they also need to feel that their property is safe. This includes property left in rooms as well as vehicles in your parking lot. Preventing theft of physical property as well as theft of data is a major priority when securing a hotel. 

What Does a Security Guard at a Hotel Do?

Security guards for hotels are trained to specifically handle the kinds of concerns that are faced every day in the hospitality industry. In the most obvious aspect of their job, they patrol the property, paying special attention to all access points and preventing the entry of blacklisted guests and uninvited visitors. 

They also protect the property by properly using security cameras and alarm systems to enhance their monitoring capabilities. 

Any hotel can run into an unruly patron, especially if there is a bar on the premises. Hotel security guards can help by escorting drunk or unruly guests back to their rooms or even off of the property.

While some security guards are occasionally assigned to watch over a VIP or their room (or even floor), most security guards in hotels spend their time guarding the average patron against theft and harassment. They maintain hotel decorum by enforcing rules and keeping situations from getting out of hand and becoming a problem in the first place.

The presence of uniformed security guards drops the likelihood of all types of thefts because most criminals shy away from situations where they will likely be caught. When a hotel has uniformed security guards, most criminals will simply move on and choose an easier target.

Does My Hotel Need a Security Guard? 

Hotel owners and operators must consider security a top priority. Avoiding hiring professional security guards because of the cost will end up costing your bottom line a lot more in the long run.

Problematic hotels develop bad reputations and people don’t want to stay at them. If the criminals start to hang around your property too much, it could lead to fines and charges being lodged at the establishment itself. If the problems persist, it can lead to the closure and forced sale of your hotel. 

Don’t wait until after you have a problem to do something about it. Prevent problems at your hotel before they start by hiring uniformed security guards to protect your property, employees, and customers. 

If you are ready to get serious about your hotel’s security call Elite Investigations at (866) 901-1855 and get a quote to hire professional security guards today.