Consulting Services

Our services may include site surveys/assessments, policy development, design and implementation of workplace violence prevention and response processes, training and awareness programs and seminars, security program development and management, litigation avoidance, planning for and support of security service outsourcing, and reviews of and management of contract security providers. We also have experience in planning for and responding to organized activist attention such as demonstrations and meeting disruptions.

We will conduct a comprehensive security survey of the client’s complete facility or a focused survey of a particular building or area of concern. Upon completion we provide detailed and confidential reports, together with recommendations for improvements to existing security systems. Following receipt of our report, we meet with the client to discuss our comments and recommendations. We can provide or assist with the acquisition of any new or improved security services identified during our survey. Securatex provides objective, in-depth or focused security program reviews conducted by an administrative and consulting team that possess a combined 50 plus years of experience in the security industry. Our expertise includes hospitals, museums, colleges and industrial facilities.

These reviews assess the elements essential to a security program, including:

Facility Assessments

We conduct an in-depth survey of the client’s facility that includes:

  • A risk analysis based on “Best Practices”
  • A physical review of the facility to assess the physical layout relative to the provision of a safe and secure environment
  • A review and analysis of internal and external incidents that have an impact on the facility
  • An analysis and evaluation of the current electronic systems, including appropriateness of placement, testing of system integrity, need for additional or replacement components.

Policy and Procedures

Policy and procedure reviews assess all current policies as well as  procedures for enacting and enforcing them, in light of the results of the facility and incident analysis review.

Staffing Analysis

We will evaluate all current security staffing based on the results of the Facility

 Assessment and Policy and Procedures Review.

Upon completion of the program review we provide a written analysis with recommendations for cost-effective and appropriate methods to implement necessary corrections or additions to the program, as well as a suggested plan for implementation. Based on the assessment results, our recommendations may include hazard prevention measures, the strengthening of internal controls, policy and procedure development, safety and security training needs, electronic sweeps, and will, if necessary, present suggestions for improving electronic security alarms, card access, closed circuit television systems, key control and locking systems and special lighting installation.

Securatex provides hospitals with expert security service in a cost-effective manner.

Securatex specializes in the safety and security of healthcare organizations. Our professional staff has more than 66 years of combined healthcare protection experience. These experts analyze the existing security initiatives and design and recommend a proactive, cost-effective plan of action to meet the specialized needs of the healthcare environment. We recognize the unique demands that exist in today’s hospital setting. Outsourcing a safety and security program is a decision that can benefit the hospital both administratively and economically. Managers who are responsible for the success of the security program are members of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety and have assisted hospitals in attaining outstanding scores in the Joint Commission’s accreditation process. In addition to the required State of Illinois 20-hour security courses, all officers assigned to a hospital must attend the Securatex Healthcare Training Program, giving them more in-depth exposure to the needs and concerns of healthcare institutions.

Some of the topics offered during our healthcare training program include:

  • Public Relations/ Courteous Enforcement
  • JCAHO and the Role of the Security Officer
  • Healthcare Safety
  • Fire Safety
  • Healthcare Patrol Procedures
  • Aggression Management/Proper Use of Force
  • Emergency Room Control
  • Law and Liability/Arrest Procedures
  • Site-Specific Security Procedures

Securatex manages and staffs safety and security programs while providing the value added services of home healthcare/hospice nurse escorts, courier services for outpatient clinics, background checks and special event/construction/strike coverages. D.R.G.s, J.C.A.H.O., C.A.R.F., L.O.S. and HIPAA mean a lot to us, as does our growing list of satisfied healthcare clients.

The assessment of museum security programs requires specialized knowledge and training. We recognize that the security and the safety of the collections are paramount and that reasonable measures must be taken to carry out that duty. These measures apply whether the collection or artifact is in the Museum, on loan to another facility, or in transit.

Our expertise in this area was built on museum security management experience in every region we serve. Our experience ranges from Natural History Museums and Art Museums to State and Local Historical Societies and encompasses management of security programs to special exhibit and special event security. In addition to the practices and standards utilized in all our assessments, our museum risk assessments and surveys utilize museum security specific “Best Practices” as well as the Suggested Guidelines in Museum Security developed by the ASIS Standing Committee on Museum, Library and Archive Security.

Securatex’s extensive experience in providing coverage during labor unrest and industrial disputes makes us uniquely qualified to provide consultation services before and during a dispute. Working with management staff, our consultants can establish plans to minimize disruptions, prevent property damage, assure access to the plant or worksite and provide for an orderly workflow. We can provide ongoing services and consultation during any dispute to insure a continued safe operation.

Securatex has provided consultation services, surveys and risk assessments to a wide range of industrial clients. We can provide focused or detailed surveys and risk assessments in most any setting, from manufacturing to distribution centers to chemical processing facilities. In each and every case, we provide a detailed report with comments and recommendations addressing the organization’s security posture and its strengths and weaknesses.