•   Why should I hire an independent security consultant?

 

     When a company hires a consultant, they are hiring an independent contractor, not an employee.  A consultant is an expert third party.  They can see your company or business from the outside, with a fresh perspective.  A consultant has dedicated time and can focus on the task full time until it is completed.  There is no long term commitment. When a consultant completes a job, he or she simply goes away until the next time their services are required.  Using a consultant is actually cost effective.  A company or business does not have to pay a consultant for training, health insurance, vacation time, 401(k) plans or any other benefits typically associated with hiring an employee.  In addition, homeowners may be eligible for savings on their insurance with certain security upgrades*.  When you think about it, it just makes sense.



•  What do I get for my money?

 

     As an independent consultant I can tailor my services to your specific needs.  First the on-site, direct observation phase is complete.  I will then compile and formulate my recommendations.  At this point, I will provide you with a written proposal of my findings and recommendations.  We will go over the findings in detail.  I will also provide a two-way communication session.  This session will make sure we both understand what I have found and give you the opportunity to clarify any questions you may have.  Upon completion of my services, you will receive and retain a copy of the written proposal for your future use.



•  What if I choose NOT to follow the recommendations?

 

     Once my services to you are complete, the next step is totally up to you.  You may choose to begin implementing changes immediately or start slowly; one recommendation at a time.  It’s your home or business, so it’s your decision on which recommendations to begin and when to start.

•  Will the consultant assist me in finding companies to complete the recommendations?

 

     For ethical reasons I am unable to assist you in making contact with outside companies for service and/or equipment.  As an independent consultant I do not represent or work for any security company or manufacturer of security products.  It would be considered professionally inappropriate for me to recommend to you to do something and then provide the work to a company of my choosing.  It would be as if I worked for that company.  



•  How long does the entire process take?



     Every home, business or factory is different.  In security consulting there is no way to determine how long the process might take.  You must remain flexible and the process must not be rushed through.   The initial threat assessment and risk analysis portion can take anywhere from a couple hours to a couple days or more, depending on the venue.  Next is the formulating and compiling of the information I obtained during the assessment process.  This stage can sometimes take several days to over a week to properly complete.  At this point, we meet again to go through the findings and discuss my recommendations for your home or business.  I will do my best to give you an estimate of time during our initial meeting.