TO THE THOUSANDS OF SECURITY PROFESSIONALS DOING A GREAT JOB DURING THESE CHALLENGING TIMES

The important role security performs 24/7 and its ability to respond quickly to changing market demand is highlighted by the industry’s response to the COVID-19 crisis.

As the following examples illustrate, the industry has stepped up to meet demand by offering temperature screening services, enforcing social distancing, guarding returned overseas travellers quarantined in hotels and managing crowds at supermarkets, DIY stores, Centrelink offices and servicing electronic security systems.

Across Australia there are thousands of security companies and personnel playing a critical role in keeping things going. Here are just a few examples.

QUEENSLAND SECURITY PROTECTION The team at Queensland Security Protection providing 24/7 security at the Youfoodz factory which makes healthy meals for around 150,000 customers across Australia.

The Security Entry Point located at the main entrance of the factory requires all vehicles, employees and visitors to sign in before they can enter the site and pass through a screening point which includes the security team checking and recording their temperature. Those who don’t satisfy the screening criteria are turned away.

The Queensland Security Protection team are equipped with Personal Protection Equipment (mask, gloves in different size, hand wash soap, sanitiser).

FORCEFIELD SECURITY

Security technicians from Forcefield Security working hard to secure the Illawarra, replacing an old concept panel with a new Integriti panel and cleaning up the old wiring.

LINEWATCH In response to demand, ASIAL member Linewatch have deployed specially trained guards to assist Melbourne businesses in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.

Among the tailored services provided include checking the temperatures of incoming clients and customers, assisting retail centres with crowd and behaviour control, social distancing measures and loss prevention. The company has implemented their own protocols to ensure they send healthy guards to client premises.

As a growing number of businesses vacate their premises with staff working from home, the company has also seen an increase in demand for around the clock asset protection.

PGC SECURITY

It was all smiles as Carol and Joh Paynter (PGC Security) ensure everyone gets their fair share at Coles Lavington.

UNIFIED PROTECTION GROUP Protecting essential services Nick Neageli of Unified Protective Group writing a security report after his patrol for one of the company’s essential services clients. The company continues to look after their needs 24/7 as they do their part in the youth mental health space.