What Property Managers Should Demand From a Security Partner

When you hire landscapers, you expect them to show up on time, every week, and deliver consistent quality. Security should be no different. Yet too many property managers settle for vendors who barely meet minimums. Here’s a checklist to guide you.

1. Professional Presence

Door staff represents your building as much as they represent their employer. Uniforms should be sharp, attitudes professional, and interactions respectful.

2. Modern Tools

Access control, monitored cameras, and patrol technology should be part of the offering. Communities with visible security measures are significantly less likely to report crime. Research shows 83% of burglars look for security systems before attempting a break-in (UNC Charlotte).

3. Transparent Policies

Who has access to surveillance footage? What’s the response protocol for emergencies? These aren’t small details. They protect both residents and management from disputes.

4. Local Accountability

If you can’t get a live decision-maker on the phone when something goes wrong, you’re with the wrong partner.

Guardian Security has been serving Chicagoland since 1975. We know the standards property managers expect, and we hold ourselves accountable every day. Reach out today to schedule a security review tailored to your property’s needs.