Car dealerships, deemed essential businesses, reopened almost a month ago. They’ve settled into a new way of doing business—with an eye on health, safety and security. Security guards play an important role.
Car dealerships, deemed essential businesses, reopened almost a month ago. They’ve settled into a new way of doing business—with an eye on health, safety and security. Security guards play an important role.
Car Dealership Security Guards. While the role of disinfecting car seats, steering wheels, door latches and keys (among other surfaces) is left up to dealer employees, security guards are often positioned in car lots entrances. They make sure customers arrive wearing facemasks if that is dealer policy or required by state or county regulations. In some cases, they will take the temperature of customers before they can speak with a sales associate.
By having security guards as the first contact with customers, dealer employees are protected from possible infection. Guards are trained to speak politely and patiently with customers. Fortunately, most customers understand that the process of shopping for a new car in person can pose a health risk. Those few customers who refuse to abide by health rules are asked to leave.
Additional Car Dealership Security Guard Duties. Car dealership theft is on the rise. Besides health issues, car dealers also must worry about the security of their product. Car dealerships are unique. No other retail operation allows millions of dollars of merchandise to sit outside day and night.
Seeing a guard on patrol is usually enough to discourage thieves. While high-powered lighting and security cameras help reduce car theft, if car thieves are intent on stealing, an onsite security guard has the ability to take physical action to stop them if necessary. If the guard catches a theft in progress, police are immediately called.
Access Patrol Services provides auto dealers with guards who are available during business hours and after hours.
Contact Access Patrol Services at 866-770-0004 with questions about car dealership security guard duties, responsibilities and functions or click on https://accesspatrolservice.com.
