Security officers at commercial properties are often the first and last people seen by visitors, employees and tenants of a building. Westex understands the important role that our officers play in protecting your commercial real estate assets and revenues. Contributing to your facilities return on investment is our focus each day.

Westex security officers are trained on the specifics of your property, operations and preferred services profile. For example, where requested by the client, Westex security officers are trained in the application of first aid including lifesaving CPR and AED techniques. Report writing and incident report development for management can be computerized enabling rapid report dissemination and facilitating the most appropriate response by management.

This customized training, combined with safety, professional appearance and strong communication skills will ensure that your properties remain secure while visitors and tenants experience positive interactions from arrival to departure.

Westex provides commercial real estate security services for:

Undeveloped Raw Land
Projects Under Construction
Low-Rise Office Buildings
Mid-Rise Office Buildings
High-Rise Office Buildings
Corporate Campuses
Shopping Centers & Malls
Retail Strip Centers
Medical Professional Buildings
Services Available for All Office Classes A, B and C

Westex offers a wide range of commercial property security solutions including:

Vulnerability Assessment
Vacant Property Security
Parking Security, Monitoring & Enforcement
Access Control
Facility Protection
Armed and Unarmed Security Guards
Patrol Services
Electronic Security Integration
Command Center Operations
Alarm Monitoring
CPR / First Aid / AED
Emergency Response & Planning
Special Event Security
Tenant Protection
Workplace Violence Prevention

To learn how Westex can improve your commercial property security program, please contact us anytime.

Local, State and Federal government agencies are under increased budgetary constraints. Outsourcing their security needs to a trusted, reliable local firm can provide them with superior services at a reduced overall cost.

Westex’s support of our government’s security has been recognized through the National Leadership Award and the Patriot Award.

National Leadership Award

Westex’s unwavering support of our nation’s security and military personnel has made us one of the few nationally recognized government security companies. Our firm has been honored with the National Leadership Award and the Patriot Award.

Patriot Award

Recipient of the Patriot Award for contributing to our nation’s security and protecting freedom and liberty. Westex was also recognized for our support of employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force. Support Our Troops!

Westex provides governmental security services for:

Courts, Administrative Services and Offender Probation and Parole Services
Local, State and Federal Service Agency Buildings
Ports & Port Authorities
Parks & Museums
Transportation & Transportation Authorities
Government Research Centers
Utilities & Infrastructure
Airports
Medical Centers and Colleges of Medicine

Westex offers a wide range of government facility security solutions including:

Vulnerability Assessment and Crime Analysis
Access Control
Parking Security, Monitoring & Enforcement
Facilities Protection
Threat Assessments
Security Guards Armed and Unarmed
Patrol Services
Electronic Security Integration
Command Center Operations
Alarm Monitoring
Emergency Response & Planning
Special Event Security
Employee Escorts & Personal Protection
Corrections Support
Screening and Metal Detection
Documented Compliance with Regulatory Requirements
Proof of Performance Guard Tour Watch Systems

To learn how Westex can improve your governmental security program, please contact us anytime.

Protecting the safety and security of patients, visitors, employees and health care professional requires a unique, customized approach. Westex has expertise in all areas of medical center and hospital security, ranging from the highly charged environment of emergency care centers to delicate intensive care units. Westex personnel could be your partners in achieving or sustaining Joint commission accreditation. The Joint Commission (TJC) was formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) accredits more than 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. State and Federal mandates The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) and the demands of maintaining a competitive position in the dynamic world of healthcare delivery require healthcare providers to select capable partners which achieve excellent service delivery standards every day. Westex is the cost effective choice for your healthcare delivery environment.

Westex provides health care security services for:

Hospitals
Medical Centers
Out-Patient Facilities
Doctors’ Offices
Pharmacies
Laboratories
Research Facilities
Medical & Surgical Device Manufacturers
Nursing Homes
Assisted Living Facilities
Adult Day Care Facilities

Westex offers companies a wide range of health care services including:

Vulnerability Assessment
Joint Commission Accreditation
Joint Commission Audit
Access Control
Facilities Protection
Security Guard
Patrol Services
Alarm Monitoring
Command Center Control & Monitoring
Emergency Response & Planning
Electronic Security Integration
Parking Security, Monitoring & Enforcement
Security of Equipment, Supplies & Controlled Substances
Personnel Training
Bioterrorism Protection & Control
Radiological Source Protection & Control
Cash Handling Procedures and Management

To learn how Westex can improve your health care security program, please contact us anytime.

Hospitality and hotel guests expect superior service in a secure and welcoming environment. Westex has diverse experience working with the finest hotels and hospitality companies in the Houston area. Our team of trained security professionals can provide value to your organization while protecting your property, assets, employees, guests and visitors. Westex serves members of the Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston and has in recent years become the largest provider of guard security services to the hotel and lodging sector in the greater Houston area. Our attention to detail and customer service sets us apart. Reliable well trained security officers when you need them consistently delivering the finest in protection and customer service. References are available upon request.

Westex provides hospitality security services for:

Hotels
Motels
Convention Centers
Resorts
Private Clubs
Country Clubs
Restaurants & Bars
Event Venues
Entertainment Facilities
Gaming Facilities

Westex offers a wide range of hospitality and hotel security services including:

Guest & Visitor Monitoring
Customer Service & Assistance
Proof of Performance Guard Tour Systems
Service Shift Arrival and Performance Confirmation
Concierge Services
Parking Security, Monitoring & Enforcement
Access Control
Facilities Protection
Security Guards
Patrol Services
Alarm Monitoring
Command Center Control & Monitoring
Emergency Response & Planning
Electronic Security Integration
Personnel Training
Special Event Security

To learn how Westex can improve your hospitality and hotel security program, please contact us anytime.

Industrial and manufacturing companies have large asset exposure in the forms of raw materials, equipment, facilities and finished product. A loss at any point in the supply chain could have catastrophic effects on the safety of employees, the environment, profitability and public relations. Westex specialized security officer training is an effective tool in the arsenal of loss prevention, workplace violence reduction, hazard identification and enforcement of a safe workforce environment.

Westex provides manufacturing and industrial security for:

Manufacturing Facilities
Distribution Centers
Warehouses
Construction Industry
Mining Industry
Public & Private Utilities
Construction Industry
Petrochemical Plants
Chemical Plants
Refineries
Ports

Westex offers a wide range of manufacturing and industrial security solutions including:

Vulnerability Assessment
Access Control
Inventory Control
Facilities Protection
Security Guards
Patrol Services
Alarm Monitoring
Command Center Control & Monitoring
Safety Training
Labor Dispute Coverage
Mailroom Services
Document Destruction

To learn how Westex can improve your manufacturing and industrial security program, please contact us anytime.

Today’s complex global economy runs on a network of interdependent parts. A loss or temporary failure of any part could bring the entire supply chain to a stop. Maintaining a safe and efficient logistics security program will keep your business moving. An effective security presence at the entry to nay port facility, distribution center or warehouse can reduce thefts of cargo and establish accountability for each load shipped. Documentation is able to be verified and confirmed, impaired drivers identified and addressed internally, the use of proper equipment confirmed and safe workplace practices enforced. A security presence in the warehouse or storage yard supported by closed circuit television cameras and incident driven investigative or forensic software are able to make quick work of identifying those whose priorities don’t match the companies or the communities. Specialized services to support CTPAT are also available.

Westex provides distribution and logistics security services for:

Trucking Companies Serving Intermodal Logistics Operations
Freight & Shipping Companies
Air Freight
Marine Freight
Warehouses & Distribution Centers
Telecommunication Centers
Freight Forwarders
International Shipments

Westex offers companies a wide range of logistics and transportation security services including:

Real-time Incident Reporting
Yard Management
Vulnerability Assessment
Access Control
Facilities Protection
Security Guards
Patrol Services
Alarm Monitoring
Command Center Control & Monitoring
Emergency Response & Planning
Electronic Security Integration

To learn how Westex can improve your distribution and logistics security program, please contact us anytime.

The proliferation of the Internet and mobile devices has exponentially magnified the spotlight placed on media and entertainment productions and professionals. The ease of access to information has placed increasing challenges on privacy and security. Within seconds, a confidential memo or private personal moment could be broadcast to millions of people around the world. The result could be threats made to your local production of a film, your featured star or a key supporting production contractor. If the phrase time is money were ever true, it is most certainly true during the filming of theatrical productions, special events, commercials, corporate events or private parties. Corporate events and trade shows may also be the target of fringe elements dedicated to disrupting the event in order to obtain news coverage for their perspective. Westex offers services to significantly increase the assurance that your event or production is safe and free or unscheduled disruption or intrusion.

Westex provides media and entertainment security services for:

Film Production Crews and Caterers
Television Productions
Commercial Shoots
Photo-Shoots
Concerts
Awards Ceremonies
Sporting Events
Public Appearances
Trade Shows
Private Events
Entertainers
Sports Figures
Industry Executives

Westex offers a wide range of media and entertainment security services including:

Access Control
Threat Assessments
Personal Bodyguards
Security Guards, Armed and Unarmed
Patrol Services
Transportation Security
Employee & Contractor Screening
Training & Collaboration with Clients’ Security Personnel
Technology Protection
Event Security Planning & Implementation
Stalking Investigations

To learn how Westex can improve your media and entertainment security program, please contact us anytime.

Parking facilities, whether surface lots, parking garages or temporary parking areas for construction activities or events, are ideal targets for criminal activity due to their concentration of high-valued assets and transient activity. For publicly accessible facilities, the high rate of incoming and outgoing traffic creates additional complexities for securing the safety of customers, employees, visitors and property. Many facilities are accessible 24/7/365 and experience peaks in traffic due to surrounding events and holidays. Creating a scalable parking security program will help to protect life and assets. Risk mitigation and effective revenue collection improve the organizations’ return on investment.

Westex provides parking security services for:

Public Parking Lots & Garages
Surface Lots
Temporary Parking Areas to Support Events
Long Term Temporary Lots Supporting Construction
Corporate Parking Facilities
Venue Parking
Valet Parking
Vehicle & Fleet Parking Facilities

Westex offers companies a wide range of parking security services including:

Vulnerability Assessment
Crime Analysis
Access Control
Facilities Protection
Parking Security, Monitoring & Enforcement
Valet Services
Patrol Services
Security Guards
Alarm Monitoring and Response
Command Center Control & Monitoring
Electronic Security Integration
Security of Equipment, Supplies & Inventory

To learn how Westex can improve your parking security program, please contact us anytime.

Our nation’s economy is powered through the infrastructure fueled by the petrochemical industry. Securing this critical infrastructure is vital to the global economy. Developing and implementing a comprehensive safety and security program will help protect the public, employees, assets and the environment. Keeping pace with Department of Homeland Security initiatives, industry guidelines and standards and staying abreast of the dynamic nature of the emerging threats matrix is a challenge for the best informed clients. Westex is a responsible addition to the team protecting your petrochemical facility. The training received by our security officers and supervision received by our officers at your facilities is second to none. Take advantage of our experience.

Westex provides petrochemical security services for:

Petroleum Exploration Companies
Crude Oil & Natural Gas Production Companies
Refineries
Petroleum Product Manufacturers
Petroleum Product Transportation Companies
Petroleum Product Storage Facilities
Pipelines
Corporate and Administrative Facilities and Campuses
Field Production Operations Facilities

\Westex offers companies a wide range of petrochemical security services including:

Vulnerability Assessment
Crime Analysis
Critical Infrastructure Protection Services
Access Control
Facilities Protection
Site, Materials & Equipment Protection
Inventory Control
Patrol Services
Security Guards, Armed and Unarmed
Security Patrol Services
Employee & Contractor Screening
Alarm Monitoring
Command Center Control & Monitoring
Emergency Response & Planning
Electronic Security Integration
Parking Security, Monitoring & Enforcement
Personnel Training
Medical Emergency Response
Safety Training and Compliance Services

To learn how Westex can improve your petrochemical security program, please contact us anytime.

The vast open spaces, large footprint and slow movement create complex challenges for port and maritime security. Fleets, cargos and personnel must arrive safely to their intended destination. The volume of international trade moving through our navigable waterways creates a target for theft and physical attack. Westex is experienced with all elements of the Maritime Transport Security Act of 2002 (MTSA). Westex is capable of supporting C-TPAT Operations, providing Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Compliance Support Services, FEMA Port Security Grant Services, Emergency Security Services Coordinated with FEMA, Port Security Operations Training and National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training.

Westex provides maritime and port security services for:

Ports
Port Authorities
Cargo Ships
Shipping Terminals
Ship Channels
Cruise Lines
Intermodal Port Facilities and Landbridges

Westex offers companies a wide range of port and maritime security services including:

Vulnerability Assessment
Crime Analysis and Workplace Violence Reduction
C-TPAT Operations
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Compliance Support Services
Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Support Services
FEMA Port Security Grant Services
Emergency Security Services Coordinated with FEMA
Port Security Operations Training
National Incident Management System (NIMS)Training
Access Control
Facilities Protection
Security Guard, Armed and Unarmed
Patrol Services
Alarm Monitoring
Command Center Control & Monitoring
Emergency Response & Planning
Electronic Security Integration
Parking Security, Monitoring & Enforcement
Security of Equipment, Supplies & Controlled Substances
Personnel Training

To learn how Westex can improve your port and maritime security program, please contact us anytime.

Providing security for retail businesses and shopping centers requires a delicate balance of customer service and vigilance. Theft, shoplifting, property damage and vandalism are just a few of the many threats that face retail businesses today. From high-end boutiques to heavily tracked shopping malls, Westex has experience protecting customers, employees, inventory and property.

Westex provides and retail security services for:

Shopping Centers
Shopping Malls
Boutiques
Franchises
Outdoor Markets
Special Events
Trade-shows

Westex offers companies a retail security services including:

Vulnerability Assessment
Access Control & Monitoring
Inventory Protection & Control
Facilities Protection
Patrol Services
Security Guards
Parking Security, Monitoring & Enforcement
Employee & Contractor Screening
Alarm Monitoring
Command Center Control & Monitoring
Emergency Response & Planning
Electronic Security Integration
Personnel Training

To learn how Westex can improve your retail shopping center security program, please contact us anytime.

The large volume of attendees, along with the high visibility of home town and visiting players, coaching staffs, VIP guests and the sports media, creates unique challenges for securing sporting arenas and stadiums. The multipurpose use of these entertainment venues require ongoing protection as crews setup, rehearse and breakdown before and after concerts and events. Our experience means we are capable of bringing the latest security techniques to insuring your event is well prepared, safe and realizes the appropriate atmosphere for management to maximize the highest return on investment possible.

Westex provides comprehensive security services for:

Sports Stadiums
Arenas
Racetracks
College & University Athletics
Concert Venues
Special Events
Outdoor Festivals
Airshows
Chili Cook Offs
Trail Rides and Fundraisers

Westex offers a wide range of stadium, arena, concert and event security services including:

Ticketing & Guest Assistance
Access Control
Facilities Protection
Patrol Services
Security Guards, Armed, Unarmed and Courtesy Officers
Parking Security, Monitoring & Enforcement
Crowd Control
Ticket Handling
Command Center Control & Monitoring
Protection of Executives and High-Profile Individuals
Emergency Response & Planning
Electronic Security Integration
CPR/First AID/AED
Active Shooter Preparedness
Personnel Training

To learn how Westex can provide you with superior stadium, arena, concert and event security services, please contact us anytime.

Our nation runs on the utility and power infrastructure that supplies businesses, organizations and families. Momentary downtime could have a catastrophic impact on lives and the economy. Securing our utility and power infrastructure requires a customized approach that Westex has developed during our service in the utility sector. Wind Farms require specialized services and Westex stands ready to make an immediate effective contribution toward loss control efforts at alternative energy power providers. In elevated threat levels, the integrity of the utility infrastructure is critical. Talk to Westex about emergency service contracts to insure due to force major or terrorism related incidents, the safety and security of your assets and service delivery to your customers remains secure. Contract now to insure priority placement for services should emergency conditions arise. Customers with existing emergency agreements will retain priority placement for service delivery.

Westex provides power and utility security services for:

Electric Utility Companies
Electrical Power Generators
Electrical Power Transmission Companies
Wind Farms
Coal and Oil Fired Generating Stations
Telecommunication Companies
Water and Wastewater Districts & Municipal Utility Districts
Natural Gas Producers and Transmission Companies

Westex offers a wide range of power and utility security services including:

Vulnerability Assessment
High Value Property Tracking
Access Control
Facilities Protection
Site, Materials & Equipment Protection
Inventory Control
Patrol Services
Security Guards, Armed and Unarmed
Employee & Contractor Screening
Alarm Monitoring
Command Center Control & Monitoring
Emergency Response & Planning
Electronic Security Integration
Parking Security, Monitoring & Enforcement
Personnel Training

To learn how Westex can provide you with superior power and utility security services, please contact us anytime.