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Professional Unarmed Security Guards in New York City

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Swiftex provides licensed, unarmed security officers to buildings and sites across New York City. Our officers are there to be seen, to control who comes and goes, to notice what is out of place, and to write down what happened. Every post is set up from a site assessment, run to written post orders, checked by a supervisor, and reported back to you.

Who this service is for

Unarmed guarding suits sites where a visible, professional presence is what is needed:

If you are unsure whether your site needs a permanent post, periodic patrols, or cover for a fixed period only, we will tell you what we think after the assessment.

What guarding is for

Most incidents at a commercial site are not dramatic. They are an unlocked door, a delivery driver wandering where they should not be, a contractor without a badge, a dispute in a lobby that nobody defused early. A guard who is present, alert and keeping records prevents most of these from becoming anything at all, and gives you a written account when something does happen.

What our officers do on site

Access and visitors

Staffing entry points, checking credentials, logging visitors, contractors and deliveries, and directing people who should not be there.

Presence and patrol

Fixed posts and walking patrols on an agreed route and frequency, with each check recorded so you can see it was done.

Observation

Watching for anything out of place - propped doors, unattended items, unfamiliar vehicles, faults - and escalating it.

De-escalation

Handling disputes and difficult behaviour calmly, keeping people apart, and calling for help when a situation needs it.

Emergency support

Following your site's emergency procedures, assisting with evacuation, and directing emergency services when they arrive.

Reporting

A daily activity record for every shift, and a written incident report whenever something happens.

What is outside the scope

It is as important to be clear about what an unarmed officer does not do, so expectations on both sides are the same from the start:

  • Our officers are unarmed. Swiftex does not provide armed guards.
  • They are not police officers and have no law enforcement powers.
  • They observe, deter, de-escalate, report and escalate. They do not pursue, and they do not intervene physically except where the law permits a person to defend themselves or another.
  • They do not carry out investigations, and they do not act as a substitute for emergency services.
  • Responsibility for the site's own legal and code obligations remains with the property owner or manager.

How a post is set up

Supervision and attendance

A guard who is not supervised is a guard you are trusting on faith. Ours are checked:

What you receive

We will show you the report formats before you sign anything, so you know exactly what you will be reading each week. See how we plan, deploy and supervise coverage →

Where we work

Swiftex covers Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Tell us the borough and the type of site and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.

Looking for a specific sector? See corporate and office security, retail security, bank and financial facility security, hotel security, staffed access control or event security.

Questions we are usually asked

Are your officers licensed in New York State?

Yes. Officers hold New York State security guard registration and complete the state-mandated training. We can provide licence details for the officers assigned to your site during procurement.

Do you provide armed guards?

No. Swiftex is an unarmed security company. If your site requires armed coverage, we will tell you so rather than take the work.

What happens if an officer does not turn up?

Attendance is recorded against the post, so a missed shift is visible to us, not only to you. We arrange replacement cover and tell you what happened.

Is there a minimum number of hours?

Minimums depend on the coverage pattern and the site. We confirm this in the written proposal after the assessment.

What affects the price?

The number of officers, the hours and days covered, whether cover is overnight or on weekends, the site's complexity, and the length of the engagement. We quote in writing after seeing the site.

Can you cover a short period rather than an ongoing contract?

Often yes - for a specific project, a period of construction or a temporary need. Tell us the dates and we will confirm whether we have the coverage available.

Can we see documentation before we commit?

Yes. Certificates of insurance, bonding documentation and licence details are provided during procurement.

Before you commit

Swiftex Security Services, LLC is a licensed, insured and bonded New York security company. You can verify a New York security agency licence yourself on the New York Department of State licensee search.

Request a security assessment

Tell us the borough, the type of site and roughly when you need coverage. A member of our operations team will follow up to confirm the details.

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