What could be more important than the health and safety of you and your family? Safety is extremely important from a domestic service point of view. Security has become much of a topic and a bigger point of concern lately. And rightly so. We can reduce our exposure to risk by making sure the right processes – and if needed, staff – are in place. They can plan ahead, recognise potential risk, and prohibit compromising situations for you and your family. So this is why you should consider a Security Chauffeur. Find out all here.
Travel is a key area where extra security is necessary. One can have the most high-end security systems, alarms and protection arranged for the house, but when you leave your property you are more vulnerable. You no longer can control the full space you and your family are moving around in, nor the people that might enter your space and surroundings. It is in these situations when a security driver may be an excellent solution.
There are few things more frustrating than not being able to leave your house and live your life the way you please. If a security concern is stopping you from leaving your property or contributing to your stress level in one way or another, consider a security driver.
What you’re really getting with a security driver is peace of mind. This is a professionally trained member of your staff who will make sure you and your family can get on with your day without having to worry about any type of security threat, or compromising situation, whatsoever.
What A Security Chauffeur Is (and Isn’t)
To find out why you should consider a security chauffeur, you should first know a little more about them. There a many confused and mixed messages about the existence, background, and tasks of a security driver. Let’s clarify what a Security Chauffeur can do for you and your family and what you should expect when hiring one.
An important myth to bust is that a security driver is not a chauffeur. Chauffeurs can be wonderful additions to your household, having excellent knowledge of the traffic and roads around you, the highest, butler-level service skills and outstanding knowledge of purchasing and upkeep of all sorts of vehicles. However, a chauffeur is not automatically qualified in security skills. If you don’t need the extra security, hiring a chauffeur may suit your better than a security driver.
Not All Is As It Seems
When you consider a Security Chauffeur, you should be aware of what they are and what they aren’t. There is a very blurry, and quite frankly dangerous trend at the moment where chauffeurs are putting themselves forward as ‘security chauffeurs’, ‘bodyguard chauffeurs’, and many varieties to that theme. It is a dangerous movement, as there is a risk of hiring a chauffeur pretending to be highly skilled and trained in security. When they actually have none of the above qualifications. A chauffeur’s under qualification may leave you and your family compromised, exposed, and in a dangerous situation.
Traditional Chauffeurs
Generally speaking, traditional chauffeurs are supposed to drive the clients around and stay in the car at all times. Ready to pick you up and drive away when needed. Having said that, modern day time and development have made traditionally set roles crossing over. With several butlers, assistants or even house managers serving the role as a chauffeur when needed.
This is a wonderful role and works very well for many families. But these staff members are not specialised security professionals with the right skill set and experience to keep you and your family safe. If safety is your main aim and worry, you must look further and dig deeper.
The good news is that there is such a thing as a ‘security driver’ or Security Chauffeur. These highly qualified, rare, and skilled professionals are here to fill the gap of the aforementioned issues. And to answer the call and requests for a multi-skilled driver.
How To Find A REAL Security Chauffeur
To ensure you find a qualified security chauffeur you need to dig deep into your candidates’ qualifications. As well as their background and experience.
Security drivers are specifically trained in keeping all passengers safe whilst transporting them from one place to the other. This needs to be explicit in their qualifications. It’s very difficult not to be blinded by shiny CVs of people who claim to have every qualification under the sun. But when you vet candidates for a living you learn to see through the fluff.
It is of vital importance to understand the difference in roles of chauffeurs, butlers, close protection and security drivers so you can match your needs with the right staff. All serve a wonderful purpose and can work alongside each other brilliantly, but especially on the security front, it really is truly worth it to invest in a true specialist.
Finding the right security driver for you and your family can be a complex, confusing, and lengthy process. If you’re going about it on your own, be sure to check for concrete qualifications, real experience, and always check with references to verify the information. But we are here to help. Particularly with this position, getting assistance from a professional recruitment agency is highly recommended.
How Can Polo & Tweed Help?
Are you ready to consider a Security Chauffeur? Why not let Polo & Tweed help you. We have many different types of chauffeurs on our books, all vetted and checked. Including Security Chauffeurs! If you have questions about whether a Security Chauffeur is right for you, reach out to one of our professionals. We are happy to help.