Mobile Patrol or an On-Site Guard: Which Fits Your Property?

The right coverage depends on when your property needs attention and what you need someone to do. Mobile patrol means an officer drives by at agreed times, checks the areas you assign, like gates, accessible doors, and the parking lot, and reports anything unusual. It works well for properties that only need a few checks after closing. The catch is that the officer leaves between visits, so nobody is there the whole time.

An on-site guard stays at the property for the hours you assign. That makes more sense when you need someone to check in visitors, manage deliveries, or handle other ongoing duties. Some properties use both: a guard during busy hours and patrol visits overnight.

Before you decide, get clear on a few things. Which hours need coverage? Who receives reports, and how quickly? What exactly is the officer responsible for? And what response, if any, is promised when something comes up? Contact Iron Gate Security to talk through an approach that fits how your property actually runs day to day.

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