Choosing the right security team
What to look for when hiring a professional security team
Hiring the wrong security company costs more than money—it costs safety. A poorly trained or poorly managed team creates liability exposure, employee dissatisfaction, and a false sense of protection. Here is what to evaluate before you sign a contract.
Verify licensing and insurance
Every security company in California must hold a Private Patrol Operator (PPO) license from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). Verify it directly on the BSIS website. Confirm they carry general liability insurance and workers' compensation—ask for certificates, not just verbal assurances.
Evaluate training programs
Ask about their training curriculum beyond the state minimums. Do they train in de-escalation? Report writing? First aid? Site-specific protocols? The best companies invest in ongoing training and can show you their curriculum and recertification schedule.
Assess technology and communication
Modern security companies use GPS-tracked patrols, real-time reporting apps, and direct communication channels between guards and management. If a company still relies on paper logs and radio-only communication, they are behind the curve.
Cultural fit matters
Your security team represents your brand to every visitor, tenant, and employee. Evaluate whether their officers are professional, presentable, and capable of interacting with your community in a way that enhances rather than detracts from the experience.
Stealth Watch Security invites prospective clients to audit our training, review our technology platform, and meet our supervisors before making a decision. The right security partner welcomes scrutiny.
