In summary, security professionals protect the principal, the family, the estate and its contents, and everyone on the property at all times. Besides that, they screen vendors and other onsite personnel as well. Estate Security Professionals handle any security systems throughout the estate and secure the perimeter.
Sometimes, they’ll also have to provide security when off the premises with the principal and their family. It’s important for security professionals to have extensive law enforcement training and licensing that allows them to work where the client owns property.
What is an Estate Security Professional?
A private estate security professional is someone who is responsible for the safety and security of a private property. They work closely with the family staff and estate security team, ensuring all security measures are in place and effective. In addition, they investigate any incidents that occur on the property and respond to any security breaches.
The private security officer should exude professionalism at all times. He or she should be able to wear a uniform if the employer requires it. We expect the private security officer to know the ins and outs of the assigned property we assign. They must know all the exits and entrances, as well as where all the cameras are located.
Often, a private security professional will be a former police officer or military personnel. They may also have experience working in loss prevention for a retail store. Some private security professionals start out as armed security guards and then become a real estate security officer after gaining enough experience.
The Benefits of Having Estate Security Service
There are many benefits to having private security on your property. Private security can provide a sense of safety and peace of mind for both you and your family from the potential threat of a welcomed visitor. In addition, private security can deter crime and help to resolve any incidents that occur.
Private security is also a great way to add an extra layer of protection for your property. If you have valuable personal property on your estate, security services protect them. In addition, private security can also help to protect your family in the event of an emergency.
The Role of a Security Professional
The role of an estate security professional is to protect the property and the people on it. They do this by deterring crime, investigating incidents, and responding to any security breaches. The role requires the security professional to be apt in both prevention and response to security measures.
Executive Protection
Security services include private executive protection for high profile and celebrity clients. They work on-site and when traveling to protect the individual from intrusions and interruptions.
Private Security Driver
A private protection driver can either be an unarmed or armed security guard for the client. Their job is to keep the client safe at all times by having a plan of time while also expecting the unexpected.
Event Security Service
Your private security professional will coordinate with your estate manager and executive personal assistant for any upcoming private events. Their job is to make sure only to allow those permitted on the premises into the event and monitor the event for any disruptions or emergency needs.
Risk Assessment
As mentioned, prevention is a key responsibility for your estate security professional. Risk assessment is involved in much of your estate. Therefore, they are a part of staff meetings, any time new people come to the estate or when an outside risk prevents itself.
Emergency Response
The security professional’s principal job is to keep you safe, whether it is from people, accidents, or natural disasters. We make sure that your security personnel have training for situations that emergency responders experience.
Security System Management
An experienced security specialist will have a full understanding of your home security system. They present the skills needed to understand any updates or upgrades to your security alarm systems, cameras, and other forms of digital protection.
Identify Protection
Protecting your personal information is a top priority for the security professional. For UHNW families, there is always a risk of identity theft, and your security professional is a part of that defense team.
Director of Security
Your large estate may require multiple security professionals. In that case, you need a director of security that will manage security personnel. They are in charge of the estate security guards and other members of your private security team. The security director should have leadership training, management expertise, and an ability to communicate effectively.
Private Security Staffing Agency
If you need a team of security professionals for an upcoming event or security professionals to become a part of your household staff? We can help. 805 Estate Staffing is Santa Barbara counties’ premier security staffing agency.
As your private estate staffing agency, our team equips your private security specialist for such an important role within your estate team. If you have security needs in Santa Barbara, Montecito, or Santa Ynez, contact our local estate staffing office.