What to Ask When Hiring a Company

Tips to Ensure Peace of Mind as You Search For a High-Quality Security Guard Company

  • Is the company a New York State licensed Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency?

  • Are all guards trained and licensed pursuant to the New York State Security Guard Act?

  • Are all guards covered directly by the agency's Workers'
    Compensation, Disability and Liability Insurance (guards are not responsible for retaining their own insurance)?

  • Can proof of all of the above be supplied upon request?

  • Can references be provided immediately upon request?

Consequences of Hiring the Wrong Company

  • High liability obligations

  • Termination of the employee(s) that were responsible for the decision making

  • Compensation of employees via cash or 1099 should raise a red flag

A licensed watch, guard, and patrol agency by the New York State Department of State (NYS# 11000013739)