When a atm needs service, why do i always see a security guard at the atm with a atm repairer?

Answer 1

I work in a bank and we never have a security guard present when our atm is repaired. Fortunatley the mechanics of the machine are located within our secure building.

If the mechanics were located in the public space security would be required for many reasons.

1. To protect the engineer from claims of theft or fraud.
2. To protect the the engineer from attack.
3. To protect the cash held within the machine.
4. To protect the public from from attack.
5. To protect staff at the location of the ATM from claims of theft or fraud.

etc etc etc.

Answer 2

For the protection of the repair person while fixing the ATM and the protection of the bank's assets (i.e. cash). It could be a pretty easy target otherwise.

The ATM machine still has cash in it, and the repair person cannot realistically fix the machine and look out for people who will want to steal money.

Answer 3

The repair man is focused on working on the machine the Security Guard is there to guard not on the machine but he repairman. It would be too easy for someone to sneak up on a repairman concentrating on the machine.

The repairman may be able to work more effectively while under the watchful eye of a security guard. The repairman won't have to be always looking over his shoulder and can concentrate fully on teh task at hand...(fixing the machine)

Answer 4

Maintenance to an ATM requires security due to the cash held in the machine....not to say the repairman would get sticky fingers but chances are repairmen are not armed....armored car drivers are licensed to carry weapons and have authority to act in the event of a robbery.

Answer 5

an atm can hold up to one million in cash at times.

Answer 6

DUH...SO THE MONEY INSIDE THE MACHINE DOES'NT GET STOLEN..