Armourguard Security


Armourguard Security

When the Gallery's security staff were told that they were to be the focus of this quarter's staff profile the response was immediate: 'We know. Do you think there's anything that goes on in this building that we don't know about?'
Security in the Gallery is contracted to Armourguard, but the security personnel themselves are very much a part of the Gallery team. When questioned, most feel that the term 'security' doesn't really cover the full extent of their work at the Gallery, which varies from being a first point of contact for members of the public and assisting in the plantroom to liaising with external contractors and protecting the Gallery's artworks. Is there a bank of monitors somewhere being constantly watched? Of course there is. But most feel that the smiley face and welcome they can offer visitors is equally important.
They are certainly an eclectic group—from a trained hairdresser to a Vietnam veteran—but all bring a desire to provide a professional and reliable service to the Gallery. It's about providing peace of mind to all Gallery staff, artists and patrons.
But back to that wall of monitors, and the things people do in dark gallery spaces when they think they can't be seen...