For many businesses, random employee searches are an integral part of day-to-day operations. You need to protect your business and ensure staff adhere to the rules. However, it can be very difficult to do this in a professional and sensitive manner. Whilst searching everyone is time-consuming and disruptive, spot searches often lead to allegations of discrimination and victimisation.

The only way to perform a truly random search, therefore avoiding these allegations, is by using a random search selector – such as that available at Hoyles Electronics Developments. The Stop n Search device randomly selects staff on your behalf and, although the user can select the frequency of the searches, they cannot control the selections made and there is no guessable pattern. As a result, this reassures staff that searches are completed on a fair, randomised basis.

How does a random employee selector work?

The Stop n Search Random Employee Search Selector can be used either as staff enter or leave the premises. During installation of the device, a selection frequency is set at 2, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 70 or 90%. This determines how many people out of 100 are selected. For example, if the frequency is set at 30%, 30 people in 100 would be randomly selected for a stop and search.

This selection process cannot be controlled by the user or business owner. Rather, staff members press a button on the random search selector unit and the unit decides if they need to be searched. Alternatively, a detector, card reader or keypad can be used to allow hands-free operation.

If a member of staff tries to disable the system, perhaps by holding down on the unit’s button, the selection will still be generated. A ‘no search' mode can also be activated, which is particularly useful if no-one is available to conduct a search and – even when this mode is selected – the random employee selector will give the impression that the usual random search regime is in place. 

Invest in a random search selector for your business

If you wish to randomly search your employees, without being accused of discrimination or negatively affecting staff morale, a random search selector could be the solution. Currently available as part of our security department, here at Hoyles, we offer two versions of the Stop n Search unit. These include the battery operated TAG2 and the mains powered TAG3.

Further information on both of these models can be found below and in our product information sheet. However, if you have any questions about our random employee selectors and how they could be of benefit to you, please feel free to contact us. Either give us a call on 01744 886600 or send an email to sales@hoyles.com and one of our experts will respond as soon as possible.

Further details:

• The battery powered TAG2 is supplied with 3 x AA alkaline batteries with a life in excess of 2 years dependant upon use.
• The mains powered TAG3 can be used for comprehensive egress control using an external card reader, keypad or other triggering means if necessary.
• Electrical door retention and remote monitoring are catered for.
• Selection can be signalled to a remote point if required.
• The integral power supply is NOT sufficient to power electronic door locks. If desired the TAG3 can be powered from an external supply of 12 vdc.

See Application Note in downloads section for typical connection to an access control system.