While many people around the country were under stay-at-home orders, many security professionals, classified by the federal government as essential personnel, have continued to report to work during the pandemic. The heart and soul of the physical security business are the nation’s contract security professionals who assume leadership roles – sometimes with lifesaving ramifications – at facilities across country. Security professionals act as the first line of defense against civil unrest, violence, terrorist attacks and the pandemic.
For security professionals, working during a pandemic can be fraught with tension as we all navigate this new terrain. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) both recommend social distancing procedures, regular disinfection and sanitation and foot traffic management; all of which can be challenging to control.