10 | Managing Director of the Year Awards 2022 Mar22449 Best Security Guard Technology Director (Yorkshire): Richard Short RS Security Services Limited was created after an unfortunate injury forced founder, Richard Short, out of the police force. Many of his skills carried over into the new arena, subsequently instilling an abundance of respect, passion, and determination into the security firm. Indeed, be it responding to alarm calls or protecting residences, RS Security Services is proud to offer premium security solutions. RS Security Services Limited was founded in 2016 by Richard Short, a former police constable. Henceforth, infused in the company’s very foundation lies a fundamental value – respect. It values integrity, with its mission statement being, ‘Integrity In Every Step’ As such, RS Security Services upholds this through five core values; it will always deliver a premium service, it will always act in a manner which is beyond reproach, the company will create a hostile environment for criminality to operate within, to deliver an organisation that people aspire to join, and to endeavour to always support local people and local businesses in the area. In terms of what it offers, RS Security Services is especially unique. Indeed, the company boasts an alarm response and key holding service, with each alarm call being responded to by its Security Dog Section. The company trains in keeping with national standards with a range of awarding bodies – including NASDU (National Association of Security Dog Users), BIPDT (British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers), and NTIPDU (National Training Inspectorate for Professional Dog Users.) Its team of security dogs are trained to detect an intruder’s scent path and defend the handler should a criminal become combative. Of course, this means that the team – handlers especially – have to be highly professional, qualified, and devoted to their position within the company. Additionally, RS Security Services truly values each one of its staff members and works closely with anyone that hopes to join the business. When the company says ‘anyone,’ it means it. RS Security Services is bold in its opinion that everyone deserves the chance to get into work, so much so that the company is a Disability Confident Employer supported by its local Job Centre. The primary reason behind why the company takes this approach is found within its founder’s backstory. Richard Short joined Humberside Police in 2002, predominantly working within 999 response teams, and for over a decade he fought to make the streets safer. Furthermore, Richard established a range of specialist skills and had the opportunity to police historic events, such as the 2011 riots and the 2012 London Olympics. After facing an industrial accident, Richard was forced to retire from the police force, which led to the creation of RS Security Services in 2016. His experiences within the police force wholly shaped his business model. In fact, Richard even opted to undertake coaching, in which he learnt how to place his skillset into the private sector and forge relationships with clients. Consequently, Richard has been equipped with skills that allow him to run a competitive and compliant business. Noting that he sees himself as ‘a leader not a manager,’ he credits this viewpoint to the police force, adding ‘The police taught me a lot of skills and [one] of those was how not to manage people.’ Richard can often be found working on the front line of the business, taking part in risky and sometimes dangerous projects. Therefore, Richard has cultivated a team that trusts in him. One that is willing to follow him into any situation. It was imperative that the team maintain this trust, creating a near-familial bond. In turn, Richard ensures that the team receives a healthy work-life balance, support, and a wealth of benefits. When asked what advice he would give to someone hoping to emulate his success, Richard commented, ‘Be ethical in your business, deliver on your promises and try to exceed them. Clients appreciate honesty and rationale. I meet every client we have, and they have my telephone number. If they need to talk, we talk. Businesses can become too big to care and become corporate monsters. That is not the framework clients wish to operate within. My personal approach under pins our 5 core values daily.’ Unsurprisingly, the company has a successful year ahead. In 2022, it has plans to extend its work further into the events sector, building an entire division responsible for managing this area. It has already secured numerous clients, and, in the space of eight months, the expansion has pushed its team to 75 members. Meanwhile, Richard also hopes to continue investing locally in corporate training and upskilling the local area. Contact: Richard Short Company: RS Security Services Limited Web Address: www.rssecurityservices.co.uk
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