Onsite Security Guards Alternative

Why Video Surveillance Provides Superior Protection for Your Business Property

Hiring Security Guards Isn’t the Only Option

As a business owner or manager, your property’s security is a critical responsibility that you cannot take lightly. While an onsite security team may seem like an attractive option, it also comes with significant drawbacks. Instead, consider Deep Sentinel live video surveillance enhanced by AI and remote guards. These sophisticated business security cameras provide robust protection without the disadvantages of onsite guards.

	Deep Sentinel Live Surveillance	Onsite Security Guards
Service Cost	Average: $300 – $500 per month $100/month for the first camera $50/month for each additional camera	Average: $6,000 – $8,000 per month $100/hour per guard Benefits, supplies, and more
Coverage	Every inch of your property Indoors (business only) and outdoors	Depends on the number of guards Humans can’t be everywhere at once
Speed	10 seconds to intervention 30 seconds to police contact	Depends on guard reaction time
Management	Hands-off Does not require user input	Requires time to recruit, hire, train, and manage employees
Liability	Satisfies legal requirements Provides evidence for claims	Satisfies legal requirements Adds new sources of risk
Accuracy	AI with human verification No downtime or false alarms	Human guards make human errors
Appearance	Visually reassuring Clean, subtle look	May create a frightening or unfriendly environment for visitors

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A Different Kind of “Security Guard”

Traditional onsite security guards can be great, but they’re just that: traditional. Modern problems demand a modern security solution. Deep Sentinel employs an elite team of remote surveillance guards who use a unique combination of their skills and our technology to keep you safe.

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How Live Monitoring and Security Guards Stack Up

Service Costs

Security guards are undeniably expensive, and hiring them comes with additional costs such as recruitment, training, benefits, uniforms, and supplies. Outsourcing to a third-party service is even more costly. Deep Sentinel provides a more affordable option by using motion-activated cameras, AI, and a scalable team. Your investment is determined by the number and types of cameras required to protect your property, making it a predictable line item in your budget.

Coverage

A security guard can’t be everywhere at once, and hiring more guards adds to your expenses. Surveillance cameras provide better coverage than human guards ever could, especially for large properties. Deep Sentinel’s security experts can help determine the ideal number and placement of cameras for your property to ensure every nook and cranny is protected, inside and out.

Speed

Security guards are undeniably expensive, and hiring them comes with additional costs such as recruitment, training, benefits, uniforms, and supplies. Outsourcing to a third-party service is even more costly. Deep Sentinel provides a more affordable option by using motion-activated cameras, AI, and a scalable team. Your investment is determined by the number and types of cameras required to protect your property, making it a predictable line item in your budget.

Management

Security guards are undeniably expensive, and hiring them comes with additional costs such as recruitment, training, benefits, uniforms, and supplies. Outsourcing to a third-party service is even more costly. Deep Sentinel provides a more affordable option by using motion-activated cameras, AI, and a scalable team. Your investment is determined by the number and types of cameras required to protect your property, making it a predictable line item in your budget.

Liability

Security guards are undeniably expensive, and hiring them comes with additional costs such as recruitment, training, benefits, uniforms, and supplies. Outsourcing to a third-party service is even more costly. Deep Sentinel provides a more affordable option by using motion-activated cameras, AI, and a scalable team. Your investment is determined by the number and types of cameras required to protect your property, making it a predictable line item in your budget.

Accuracy

Security guards are subject to human error, exhaustion, and distraction. Conversely, Deep Sentinel’s AI identifies potential threats in seconds, without fail, every minute of every day. The technology never takes a day off, falls asleep, or makes costly mistakes. The unique combination of smart technology and human intelligence makes Deep Sentinel the most accurate security option on the market.

Appearance

Although it may seem insignificant, your property’s appearance is worth considering. Would a patrolling guard feel too austere or make visitors uncomfortable? Security cameras provide a subtle visual assurance that the property is well-protected. Deep Sentinel provides various camera designs that can seamlessly blend into the background and enhance the aesthetic of your property.

What Are You Paying For?

When choosing a security solution, it’s crucial to consider the value of your investment. However, it’s important to understand what you’re actually getting for your money. It may not be what you expect.

Security Guards: Pay for Time

With traditional onsite guards, you’re paying for their time. A guard’s work measured in hours and shifts rather than effectiveness. Essentially, your money goes toward having a warm body around–that’s true regardless of whether the guard is actually spending that time protecting you.

Deep Sentinel: Pay for Protection

With Deep Sentinel, you’re investing in protection. The LiveSentinel guard team is optimized for efficiency, with performance measured in interventions, not just attendance. Our cost-effective solution gives you precisely what you pay for: real protection when you really need it.

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Is Hiring Onsite Security Guards Worth It?

Should you hire onsite security guards? It’s a big decision, and one you shouldn’t make lightly. Onsite guards have some advantages, but they also have undeniable drawbacks. Here’s just a sampling of the factors that you need to consider before you take the leap.

The Case FOR Security Guards

Reduced Crime

Visible security guards act as a deterrent to would-be thieves, sending a clear message that your property is not an easy target they can exploit.

Fast First Response

Guards often receive training in areas such as first aid, crowd management, and de-escalation, allowing them to respond quickly to onsite emergencies.

Multi-Purpose Personnel

If you post a guard at your main entrance, this person can act as a gatekeeper, greeter, information resource, and protector all in one, enhancing the visitor experience.

The Case AGAINST Security Guards

Significant Costs

Hiring guards is expensive. Rates can be $100 per hour or more, plus extras like benefits, uniforms, and supplies. Using a third-party service can be even more costly.

Limited Coverage

A guard can’t be everywhere at once. Threats are bound to be missed, especially at large properties. Employing more guards to achieve broader coverage increases costs.

Increased Liability

While guards can fulfill your duty of care requirements, they also introduce potential liabilities. The use of force or on-the-job injuries can pose legal and financial risks.

At Deep Sentinel, our approach to surveillance sets us apart. You get the personal touch of real human guards, plus so much more. Dedicated security professionals diligently monitor camera feeds every moment of every day, unlike traditional onsite patrols. Plus, the LiveSentinel guard team comprises industry experts with backgrounds in physical security, law enforcement, customer service, and more.

Deep Sentinel guards undergo extensive specialized training for more than 40 hours before they begin their duties. But it doesn’t stop there. Ongoing training and evaluations keep our guards up-to-date with the latest best practices in security. This commitment to continuous improvement ensures that our guards are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to provide top-notch security surveillance for your property, day in and day out.

“Having Deep Sentinel has proven that they’re more reliable than onsite guards.”

Asha Manaktala

Assistant Manager, Rose Mary Jane

Meet the Deep Sentinel Guards

Deep Sentinel employs only the best security experts to become LiveSentinel surveillance guards. Learn more about the real people behind each camera and how our recruitment, training, and technology practices lead the industry.

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Deep Sentinel Live Surveillance vs. Onsite Security Guards: It’s No Comparison

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