Can Security Guards Be Asked to Check Vaccine Cards?
As the push continues to vaccinate Americans, there’s undoubtedly a portion of the population simply not interested. Political stance and opinions aside, strong views continue to divide our country.
While the shutdowns of 2020 made their impact on businesses around the world, most fell into a sense of normality this summer. But looking forward to fall and winter, the private sector may face new challenges related to the vaccine.
Will businesses, events, hospitals, and schools begin requiring people to be vaccinated before entering? And will the security industry be pulled into orchestrating these checks?
Can businesses require patrons to be vaccinated before entering?
Yes, businesses can legally require visitors to be vaccinated before entering or receiving service. This sort of requirement is similar to mask mandates seen through the course of the pandemic.
While the mask mandates were initiated by state and local governing agencies, vaccine protocols have been generally left unregulated to date. A form of this has been happening at medical facilities for well over a year now. Answering a handful of questions related to COVID-19 symptoms and possible exposures to the virus has become standard practice at hospitals.
It’s expected this will be taken a step further in certain industries. Consider where people gather in large numbers or in close proximity. Airlines, schools, and universities have been making the headlines as decisions are made.
Will security guards be asked to check for vaccine cards at entry points?
The short answer, yes. While how widespread the requirements will be is yet to be seen. At the same time, businesses requiring the vaccine are likely to lean on the security industry for added support in their efforts to de-escalate confrontation associated with such policies.
Monitoring access points has been a long-standing requirement for many security officers. Maintaining order and safety being the top priorities, regardless of what possible threats may be present.
Prepare for the unexpected
The need for law and order is nothing new. Security officers are in place to deter crime, de-escalate confrontation, help assure smooth operations, and employ law enforcement when necessary.
Our specific duties vary from customer to customer. While our officers will not be employed for the sole purpose of checking vaccine cards; we understand this may become part of our support services.
Should security officers need to view vaccine cards, you can be sure Twin City Security will adhere to all agreed company policies and provide non-discriminatory service. Bringing security officers into vaccine checks is simply a precautionary measure aimed to deter negativity and maintain order.
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