Memphis Security Companies Fighting to Keep Guards as Summer Heats Up
Guard firms across Memphis are losing workers to FedEx, Amazon, and Nike warehouses. Here's how the summer staffing crunch is hitting the private security industry.
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Who's Hiring, Who's Struggling: The State of Memphis Private Security in Mid-2019
A market overview of the Memphis private security industry in 2019 - national vs local firms, guard pay rates, staffing shortages, and the FedEx wage problem.
From Key Cards to Cloud: How Technology Is Changing Security for Memphis Businesses
Memphis businesses are upgrading to cloud-based access control, video analytics, and commercial-grade cameras as security tech gets cheaper and smarter.
Parking Lot Patrols and Armed Guards: How Memphis Businesses Are Fighting Back Against Carjackings
Memphis businesses are hiring private security firms for armed parking lot patrols as carjackings rise across the city in 2019.
Behind the Fences: How 300+ Security Workers Will Keep 100,000 People Safe at Beale Street Music Festival
A behind-the-scenes look at the massive security operation for the 2019 Beale Street Music Festival at Tom Lee Park this weekend.
Behind the Scenes: How Memphis Secures Its Biggest Festival Season
A look at the massive security operation behind Memphis in May, from Beale Street Music Festival crowd control to barbecue contest perimeter patrols.
How to Get Your Armed Security Guard License in Tennessee: A Practical Guide
Step-by-step guide to Tennessee armed security guard licensing, from TDCI registration to firearms qualification and renewal requirements.
Memphis Construction Boom Drives Record Demand for Site Security
FedEx's $1.5 billion hub modernization and new Midtown developments are creating a surge in construction site security contracts across Memphis.
Memphis Braces for Spring Crime Spike as Private Security Firms Staff Up
Memphis private security companies are hiring and expanding patrols as warmer weather brings the annual spring crime uptick across Frayser, Whitehaven, and Hickory Hill.
Memphis Security Companies Face Growing Guard Shortage in 2019
Low unemployment and competition from Amazon and FedEx are making it harder than ever for Memphis security firms to hire and keep guards.