When searching for a private security provider to protect you and your assets, it is important to find a provider that can cater to your specific security needs. It is equally important, however, to select a provider that is both compliant with the regulations of the government as well as certified by a regulatory authority such as the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) or the Security Association of South Africa (SASA). A security provider that is certified by bodies such as these is compliant with both national and industry regulations and as a result, can be trusted to deliver as advertised. In addition to ensuring that you are not hiring a company that is in breach of the law, you are also avoiding other risks that come with unregulated security providers.
When you hire security, it is often to minimise the risks of something going awry, not necessarily because it is expected to go wrong. Private security providers have frequently come under fire in South Africa for incidents such as the misuse of force by their personnel. It is often found in these cases that the providers in question weren’t compliant with the industry and government regulations concerning the training or screening of personnel. As the contractor, you may not face legal ramifications for hiring a non-compliant provider. However, the incidents that can arise as a result can turn consumers or investors away from your business, on top of already having received substandard service from these providers. It is an unnecessary risk.
Non-compliant providers may also underpay their personnel. This can have a negative impact on the quality of service they provide and pose further risks to your business. For example, their personnel may not perform to the best of their abilities for low pay, or they may be more susceptible to criminal influences such as bribery. These add more risks to your business that you don’t need.
As a certified security provider, Gravity Risk Consultants ensure that our security personnel have been through thorough background checks to maintain the quality of service that we provide. In addition, our personnel are trained by certified training companies to minimise the risks to your assets and personnel and to maximise the efficacy of the services rendered.
Security is all about minimising risks and by choosing to work with certified and compliant security providers, you’re already doing everything you should to mitigate your risks. You can relax knowing that your provider will take care of the rest.