Category: Mantis Security SA

Safe-guarding your place of business and making sure it is maintained as a safe and secure environment should never be taken lightly. On-site security professionals that have been trained to provide a uniformed presence can be a great asset when it comes to deterring criminal activity.

Having a security officer onsite can also help with any situations or circumstances that might give you cause for concern and will be noted and detailed in written reports, a valuable asset should there be further issues or problems. Working with an onsite security company will ensure you are provided with superior resources and can do much to improve your level of safety.

How to Determine If You Need a Security Guard at Your Company

• Is Your Company Located in a High Crime Area?

High crime doesn’t necessarily mean a bad neighbourhood. It could also include a warehouse located in a sparsely-populated rural area, for instance. There is a potential for a higher number of break-ins in that case as well.

• Are You Experiencing Retail Theft And Shrinkage?

Data revealed that retailers in the USA lost nearly $44 billion from theft in 2014 (that’s around R 580 907 800 000.00 – or five-hundred and eighty billion, nine-hundred million, eight-hundred-thousand – and a few rands) with 34 percent of that number coming from employees. As such, practically any retail setting would benefit from the presence of a security guard.

A well-trained, licensed guard will take steps to limit liability and reduce shrinkage, saving the business money. That’s a fact the small business owner shouldn’t miss when considering hiring a security company.

• Do You Have Concern Over Safety Issues?

If you think you have one or two safety issues, in reality, you probably have dozens. Having someone dedicated to safety, who knows what to look for, who can pick apart what’s safe and unsafe and needs to be improved upon is very useful. A security guard would know what to look for.

• Do You Serve Alcohol on the Premises?

Anywhere alcohol is served, especially in excess, is a good place to have a security guard present. A business’s liability can get expensive if a fight breaks out resulting in injury to persons or property. The guard’s presence acts as a deterrent. He can move quickly to prevent incidents before they escalate.

• Do You Have Building Traffic Concerns?

Businesses that have a lot of people entering and exiting a building can utilize guards to monitor traffic, check people in and out and give out IDs or name tags.

The physical presence of a professional, courteous guard puts the public at ease and creates a safer environment that criminals will be less inclined to target. It also sends a signal that you care about public safety and are taking steps to protect your customers or visitors.

Why not consider contracting a security guard to your business? Click here for advice and quotations today!

 

Source credits: http://www.sterlingprotective.com/news/does-my-company-need-a-security-guard/

https://smallbiztrends.com/2016/12/why-hire-a-security-guard.html

Through Mantis’ threat mitigation and management plan, you can be assured that your security needs will not only be covered, but they will be assessed and forecast in order to not only prevent and deter crime, but be ahead of the curve in future risk mitigation.

An initial thorough risk analysis and a dynamic threat mitigation and management plan will ensure that all threats are timeously identified, suitably mitigated and/or professionally managed.

The multi-layered approach allows for the full integration of all individual security elements, ensuring the delay, timely detection and appropriate response to any security related threat. In addition, this approach affords the client the opportunity to make changes to individual layers without compromising the integrity of the overall security, thus minimizing the potential resource wastage associated with ‘pre-manufactured’ security solutions.

A multi-layered approach allows for protection of all Personnel, Assets and Information by integrating the other associated HSSEC components of:

• Health and safety in terms of the OSHAS act and other relevant legislation
• Medical incidents
• Fire prevention and management
• Contingency planning
• Natural disasters
• Terrorism and terrorist related activities
• Specific action plans to address the threat analysis

Mantis Security – Intelligence in Security Showcases 4-Tier Approach to Full Spectrum Security

Intelligence
Collating own intelligence through regular patrols
Looking at trends in incidents to identify risks
Attending CPO Forum Meetings to gain first-hand feedback directly from the community
Attending Police Forum Meetings to be aware of new trends in all areas.

Outer Perimeter
This layer includes all physical barriers for the purpose of deterrence, detection and delay:
Checks carried out include: Perimeter fencing (single or multiple layers) | Penetration prevention (checking for “weak” spots | Control points (booms, gates, access control points, etc.) | Lighting | CCTV Cameras (monitored on-site or off-site) | Outer perimeter patrols ( armed, unarmed, with or without canine security services)

Inner Perimeter
This layer includes all measures for the purpose of detection and intervention.

Lighting

Beams | CCTV Cameras | ATV (All-Terrain-Vehicle) patrols, foot patrols, and or equestrian mounted patrols (all armed or unarmed). Foot patrols and equestrian patrols may also be carried out (with or without additional canine security) | Intruder alarm systems integrated with pepper gas.

High-Risk Areas
This layer includes all measures for the purpose of deterrence, detection and immediate intervention. | Static / stationary guards (armed or unarmed and with or without canine security) | Control points (boom gates, access control points, etc.) | Lighting | Armed response

For any info on the services listed above, click here to get in touch with us today.

The mandate of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority – or PSIRA as we know it – is derived from the Private Security Industry Regulatory Act 56 of 2001. The primary objective of the Authority is to regulate the private security industry and to exercise effective control over the practice of the occupation of security service provider in the public and national interest and in the interest of the private security industry itself.

PSIRA Trained Security Officers – Mantis Security

One of the objects of the Authority is to promote high standards in the training of security service providers and prospective security service providers. Training service providers are required by law to be registered and accredited with PSIRA before services are offered.

Key functions of PSIRA regarding Training:

• Determine minimum statutory training standards for the industry
• Accreditation of training centres and instructors to present PSIRA statutory courses which includes Grades E-A, Assets in Transit, Reaction Services, Event Security, Dog Handlers
• Evaluation and processing of course reports
• Liaison with SAQA, QCTO and SASSETA in respect of the development of NQF qualifications and programs for all categories or classes of security service providers
• Recognition of Prior Learning

PSIRA Guard Grading – How Does it Work?

The roles and responsibilities of guards differ and are dependent on the grade that the guard has obtained. The lowest grade for security officers in South Africa is grade D, with the highest being grade A.

PSIRA Grade D Security Guards

Grade D security officers’ main function is access control.

PSIRA Grade C Security Guards

A Grade C security officer’s main function is access control of a higher risk area and supervision of lower grade security officers.

PSIRA Grade B Security Guards

A Grade B security officers’ main function is access control in high-risk areas where documentation and basic computer skills might be required.

• A site or shift commander.
• Managing of lower grade security officers.
• Possible inspector doing site visits.

PSIRA Grade A Security Guards

A Grade A security officers’ main function would normally be a site manager or commander.

• Controlling and managing a number of functions.
• Managing the security workforce
• Conducting risk assessments and evaluations on site daily.
• Basic investigative skills.
• Problem solving.
• Designing security solutions.

All of Mantis security’s armed and unarmed security officers are PSIRA accredited and compliant; for information, guidance or individual pricing, click here to get in touch with us today!

Information sourced from PSIRA.co.za

Started in 1986 under the name R&M Security Services, Mark Kramer, along with his brother Raymond, were determined to challenge the ugly face of crime in a changing South Africa.

Mark Kramer was 23 years old at the time, fresh out of the SADF infantry where he served as a platoon commander.

Back then, there were no regulations and no minimum wages, but R&M knew that when their guards were treated with respect and paid fairly, their job performance would be better. Their first client was a friend in the plumbing business whose property was broken into. Through top-quality service and perseverance, R&M grew from one guarding contract to 30 others in lightning-fast speed, reaching into the residential, commercial and retail spheres.

In 1991 Mark Kramer suffered a terrible motorbike accident and decided to sell R&M. Whilst recovering, he wasted no time in bettering his security knowledge and skills. He went on Sabbatical, traveling to the Far East, USA and Israel, attending security lectures, seminars and conferences. It was here he realized that he was itching to get back into the industry he loved so much. He returned to South Africa and immediately, in 1992 established Mantis Security. Now over 25 years later, Mantis is still learning, engaging and adapting to its market, always striving to be the best of the best for its clients.

Mantis believes in building long lasting relationships and providing customer service above and beyond its competitors. Today, Mantis Security is rated one of the top security companies in South Africa and a pioneer in the security industry. With your support, Mantis intends on keeping it this way.

Mantis Security Services Include

• Warehousing & Stock Loss Control

Mantis Security is able to design the necessary systems to identify the causes of shrinkages and implement an effective action plan to minimize the risks associated with any stock control losses.

• Special Events & Functions

Mantis Security can provide a full range of bespoke corporate and special event security services with guaranteed professionalism and reliability. Our corporate event security services are individually tailored to our client’s requirements and our expert security operations are thoroughly planned with your team and all stakeholders, including police and other local authorities.

We have a wealth of experience in providing special in-depth management of your event including the build/breakdown phases of your event, health and safety measures, admittance of authorized personnel and guests, parking restrictions, overnight security and more. We also provide the highest calibre of guards and stewards who are well-trained, courteous and vigilant in their duties.

• Counter Terrorism

Mantis Security can provide protective and counter-terrorism security advice to support businesses in order to reduce vulnerability to terrorist threats. We draw on a wide range of expertise including; skilled detectives, financial investigators, intelligence analysts. We also work closely with police forces throughout the country, government departments and other agencies.

• Security Consulting & Management

Mantis Security can provide professional security consultancy services that give assistance to both businesses and individuals. We pride ourselves on our expertise of planning and executing a broad spectrum of large scale, integral turnkey security projects which optimally satisfy the client’s requirements, whilst remaining cost effective.

With over 30 years of experience, Mantis security boasts and intimate and first-hand knowledge of all aspects relating to security and risk management.

• Investigations

With more than 30 years of experience in the security industry, Mantis Security boasts the investigative experience and professional competencies to offer an integrated investigation framework that our clients can feed into (inter alia) in legal, accounting, human resource and information technology functions.

• Risk Assessments

Mantis Security offers on site security risk assessment services that bring peace of mind to our clients, whether they are private individuals, businesses or organizations. Our consultants are trained to provide a professional security risk assessment that details the potential threat, how the threat might manifest itself and how to mitigate against the risk of that threat.

The results of the risk assessment analysis will indicate methods of application and recommendation of a proposed security structure as well as economic analysis of cost.

• 24 hour Control Room

Our locally based Control Room operates on a 24/7 basis by specially trained monitoring personnel. The control room is equipped with the latest high tech surveillance technology systems to monitor all access points and perimeters thereby ensuring that you and your business are protected day and night. We have alternate power sources readily available in case of any power supply interruptions

• VIP & Executive Bodyguarding

Mantis Security offers a full range of discreet and reliable VIP security services. The Mantis Close Protection Unit is a team of highly skilled security specialists. All team members are fully accredited Close Protection Officers (CPO’s) and are registered with the Private Security Industry Regulation Authority and S.A.S.S.E.T.A

We can provide overt protection, with a uniformed VIP security services team, or discrete surveillance. Members of the Mantis Close Protection Unit have been deployed to protect government officials, athletes, celebrities, corporate executives and their families.  Our high profile clients can have absolute confidence in our commitment to discretion and client confidentiality.

• Armed & Unarmed Security

Mantis Security ensures all its security personnel are responsible, reliable and drug free. All security officers are carefully selected and trained to provide the best, latest and safest security measures to ensure our clients satisfaction, well-being and peace of mind. All security officers are PSIRA qualified and registered with the Security Officers Board. All armed guards are fully compliant with the latest Firearm Control Act.

Our security guarding services are provided to corporations, private and residential home functions and events nationwide. Our security guards and supervisors are highly competent, dedicated officers, all of whom are capable of performing at the highest level.

• I Services

In addition to 30 years’ experience in the industry, Mantis has a highly experienced Risk manager and a qualified investigator to facilitate all investigations. Mantis’s professional competencies enable us to offer an integrated investigation framework that our clients can feed into (inter alia) in legal, accounting, and human resource and information technology functions.

• Canine Services

The use of highly trained Guard dogs (K9) – in combination with specially trained security officers which are dog handlers.  Benefits include:

• Professionally trained dog serves as a deterrent: Study – 83% of burglars said they would be deterred from committing a crime if there was a dog on the premises.
• Protect and alert the Security Officer and respond to eminent threats.
• Detect threats much quicker than humans
• Selfless protector
• Effective weapon

Mantis Security would be honoured to quote you, offer a free risk assessment or give guidance. Click here to get in touch with us today!

Keeping your home and family safe from an intruder takes a lot more than most would imagine. Home invasions are the kind of statistically high-probability, high-consequence nightmare that is difficult to guard against without seeming and feeling like a hopelessly paranoid person. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared.

Mantis Security is here to safeguard your home, your business – but most importantly – what matters to you.

How to Protect Your Home from Invasion

While there is no sure-fire way to ensure your home will never be the target of a robbery, hi-jacking or intrusion, there are measures you can take to prevent, deter and catch criminals.

Doors

Doors are the primary entrance points for burglars. Garage doors are often the easiest to breach, followed by the back door. Once hidden from view a burglar has more breaking-and-entering options available to them. Follow these safety tips for a secure entrance:

Replace deteriorating door frames so thieves cannot pry the door off its hinges. Use heavy-duty strike plates in sturdy wooden door frames.

All entrance doors should have a solid core (preferably metal).

Use heavy-duty, quality deadbolt locks with a dead-latch mechanism.

Prevent fraudulent entry by installing door chains and wide-angle peepholes mounted.

Windows

Since windows can provide access for an intruder, it is essential that you take the proper measures to secure them. Particular attention must be paid to ground floor windows and windows visible from the street. Even upper floor windows can present a threat to your home, especially if they can be accessed via a stairway, tree, fence or by climbing on balconies. The following are some recommendations to secure your windows:

Use blocking devices to prevent an intruder from being able to slide a window open from the outside.

In bedrooms, any window blocking devices should be capable of being removed easily from the inside to ensure your safety in the vent of a fire.

Use anti-lift devices to prevent intruders from lifting your windows up vertically.

Installing burglar bars is a permanent and cost-effective solution to provide physical barriers to would-be intruders.

Alarm Systems

Alarm systems are most effective as a deterrent to burglars when used properly, and when properly maintained.

Keep your yard sign visible and put alarm company decals in your windows and doors.

Do not write your alarm code anywhere near the keypad.

Be sure to update your security company with any pertinent information including your response call list.

Test your alarm regularly to ensure all access to your property is protected.

Consider Active Security

While all the above-mentioned measures are passive forms of security, active security (such as motion sensor beams and emergency keypads linked to a 24 hour control room are a great solution to having backup on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Some major benefits of having a private security company on your side includes:

They have a superior knowledge of area security needs

Who knows the sort of dangers you confront better than somebody who lives and works in a similar territory? Mantis Security guards are extremely knowledgeable about the security issues homeowners and area businesses face and are in this way in the best position to offer an ideal security solution.

You can rely on better customer service

Local home security companies depend on their reputation to help them pull in new clients and keep them. This usually means you are probably going to get preferred treatment over using a large national firm. As a bonus, you can usually talk with local representatives instead of calling a long distance number and being rerouted to various offices.

Local alarm companies give quicker support

Should you encounter a need for repair, emergency response or service, Mantis Security offers 24 hours 7 days a week service support. Bigger organizations frequently have longer waiting times since they have just a couple of professionals that must be dispatched from some distance away. Local security companies have staff who can respond to issues rapidly, guaranteeing you experience as little of a downtime as possible.

It helps your economy and local community

Purchasing locally is useful for your local economy, and keeps a significant amount of dollars in your own community. Additionally, you are helping everyone around you get paying jobs – meaning more employed people, more security and a great contribution to the economy.

For any info, pricing or advice on Mantis Security’s offerings, click here to get in touch today! 

When it comes to private security, you can hire a person or team of people to provide the security you need or you can work with a private security company to provide the people for you. Some people try to save money by hiring the individuals outright, but that may not be the best plan. You can cut corners on your budget by renting or buying cheaper materials, but when it comes to security, you really do get what you pay for.

Advantages of Security Companies in South Africa

• Security Guards Lend a Human Element to Protection

Video cameras and other types of surveillance equipment have their place in keeping a facility secure. However, these tools can never take the place of having an actual security guard on site.

A security camera doesn’t have a mind of its own; it does what is programmed to do. Typically, this means that it always points in one direction, or it follows a set pattern of surveillance. Savvy troublemakers may find it easy to outsmart the predictability of a camera.

A security guard, on the other hand, can add an element of unpredictability to surveillance. Guards may continually shift their pattern of activity while on duty, which makes it harder for criminals or vandals to avoid their line of sight.

If security guards catch someone causing trouble on your property, they can intercept the perpetrator right away. A camera might record the act, but it can’t stop it from happening.

• Security Guards Reduce the Chance of Workplace Unrest

You may hire a security team to protect your facility from outsiders, whether they are vandals, robbers, or people looking to start a fight. However, not all trouble at a business comes from outside influences; some problems start internally.

As a business owner or leader, it’s distressing to think about your own employees doing anything that threatens your company. Unfortunately, it’s possible that not every team member is as committed to your business’ success as you are.

Having a security guard on site can help deter negative behaviour from your employees. When a guard is keeping an eye on all activity that happens in the building, workers will be more likely to follow the rules and abide by company policies.

Furthermore, if your employees go on strike or engage in other forms of protest at work, you’ll be glad that you already have a security team in place. Guards help promote order and safety during uneasy times.

• Security Guards Know What to Do in an Emergency

The benefits of hiring a security guard extend far beyond crime prevention. A guard can also lend a critical hand during natural disasters and health crises.

Security guards are often trained as first responders, so they know what to do in emergency situations. A trained professional knows how to keep a calm, clear head during a crisis. He or she can help usher people to safety during disasters like fires, earthquakes or storms.

When a guard is trained to operate an AED or perform CPR, his or her presence can mean the difference between life and death in emergency medical situations.

In an emergency situation, there is not always time to wait for police or EMTs to show up. An on-site security guard can provide critical services right away.

• Security Guards Promote a Sense of Well-being

In an ideal world, your security team would never have to intercept delinquent behaviour. In reality, that’s not always the case. But even if nothing bad ever happens at your establishment, having a security guard in place can be beneficial for your business.

Unfortunate events are a fact of life, and everyone knows that. Sometimes, the world feels like a scary place. People are searching for a sense of safety.

Knowing that someone is looking out for you can provide this peace of mind. Employees may feel more comfortable at work when there is a security guard on site.

A security presence can also put customers and clients at ease. With this peace of mind, they may be more likely to frequent your business or to stay for longer periods of time. Security officers communicate to visitors that you care about their well-being.

• Security Guards Provide Customer Service

Often, security guards serve on the front lines of your business. They may be posted near the doors or other common areas, where they have the opportunity to make a good impression on those who come to your establishment.

In fact, a security guard may be the first face that a customer sees when arriving at your business or the last one that he sees on his way out the door. Guards who greet visitors with a smile or hold doors open help your company develop a reputation for being helpful and caring.

Security guards can also lend assistance to those in need. When visitors have a question or need help, it is common for them to seek out a person in uniform to lend a hand. Your security team may be able to answer inquiries, help with lost items, provide directions, or escort visitors to where they need to go.

An experienced security guard knows how to balance helpful services with his or her main responsibility of ensuring safety and protection.

When something goes wrong at your place of business, a video camera might record evidence, but it can’t respond to the situation like a human guard can.

Get a quote on guards (armed and unarmed), surveillance systems and more security systems for your home or business today. Click here to chat with one of our friendly consultants.