Hospitality organizations have to be concerned about the security of their staff, guests, equipment, supplies, as well as all ancillary services. Many hospitality businesses also have a gift shop, business center, restaurant, lounge, pool, and other services that will also present security challenges. We understand the broad range of risks, threats, and vulnerabilities to personnel, facilities, guests, and the organization structure to provide protection in a unobtrusive manner while respecting privacy. Paragon will identify, mitigate and/or minimize all possible threats to the lowest possible level.
Comprehensive and critical evaluation of the client’s entire security framework including:
Security organization.
Charting critical area vulnerabilities and providing mitigation strategies.
Policy, procedures and practices.
Perimeter protection and facility access control.
Employee and visitor identification issues.
Electronic security systems (alarms, access-control, CCTV and other sensors).
Allocation and distribution of security personnel, and post orders.
Security control and monitoring center and emergency communications systems.
Management & mitigation
Site Review
We will review existing crime prevention measures at your site, evaluate their effectiveness, and recommend potential improvements. Beginning with a security survey, or audit, as it is also referred to in the security industry, we will conduct an assessment of your risk. This will involve a thorough examination of your physical location(s) and a comprehensive review of your policies, procedures, systems, and processes. At the end of this phase, we will provide you with a security assessment report, which summarizes our findings and identifies your organization’s strengths and vulnerabilities for your consideration.
Crime Analysis
Security is a situational discipline, the first step in preventing crime is understanding local crime trends. We will work with the client, local police, and other resources to understand the crime drivers and unique risks in your specific area.
Electronic Monitoring Assessment
Assisting clients in designing and sourcing systems that integrate within their broader safety, security, and emergency plan. Prior to calling camera or alarm contractors to install new systems or upgrade existing hardware, working with a security systems consultant can frame considerations and provide a higher return on the investment.
Event & Dignitary Protection
Small gathering of guests including dignitaries and high-profile individual(s), or major public event with anticipated attendance in the thousands, we have a team of former law enforcement security planners and private contractors ready to consult with you about every aspect of security planning for your event.
Policy & Procedure Review
Make sure staff knows what it is you expect of them, what to do in response to the most basic foreseeable and predictable threats in the hospitality industry. Up to date Policies and Procedures in line with effective training provides an easily activated program of safety and security that is profitable, defensible and sustainable.
Red Teaming & Penetration Testing
The cost of being unprepared can prove alarmingly high! To insure that your facilities are well-protected and secure, it is essential to test your procedures, personnel and security framework. We assemble an impartial and objective team to access your vulnerabilities through the eyes of your adversary. Testing services can be offered as part of a holistic security quality assurance and training program. It can also be provided as a one-time or periodic assessment of your security system.