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Manned Guarding Services

A licensed, uniformed security presence on your premises — controlling access, monitoring activity and dealing with incidents before they escalate.

Manned guarding is the foundation of most security contracts, and the quality of it comes down almost entirely to the individual standing on your site. We recruit for judgement and communication as much as physical presence, because the majority of incidents are resolved by an officer who knows how to speak to people, not one who simply looks the part.

Manned guarding

What our officers do

Every deployment starts with a written assignment instruction agreed with you: what the officer covers, how they escalate, who they call, and what gets recorded. That document is the difference between a guard who reacts and a guard who follows your process.

Static posts and patrols

Some sites need a fixed post at a reception or gate. Others need an officer moving through a building on a varied schedule so patterns cannot be predicted. Most need a combination, and we will tell you honestly which shape fits after the survey rather than selling you more hours than the risk warrants.

What's included

  • Access and entry controlManaging who comes on site, visitor logging and contractor sign-in.
  • Internal and external patrolsVaried routes and timings so movements cannot be predicted.
  • Incident response and de-escalationTrained to resolve confrontation verbally wherever possible.
  • Opening and lock-up proceduresFirst on, last off, with premises checks recorded each time.
  • Written shift reportingA daily record of activity, incidents and anything requiring your attention.
  • Fire and evacuation supportAssisting with alarm procedures, roll call and marshalling.

Who it's for

Offices and corporate premises
Retail parks and commercial estates
Warehousing and distribution
Public-facing buildings
Residential developments
Industrial sites
Common questions

Manned Guarding FAQs

Are your officers SIA licensed?

Yes. Every officer holds a valid SIA licence and is vetted to BS 7858 before deployment. Licence details can be supplied for your records.

Can we have the same officers each shift?

That is our default. Continuity means the officer learns your site, your staff and your normal, which is what makes them effective at spotting the abnormal.

Do you require a long contract?

No. We work without lock-in contracts, from single shifts through to permanent cover.

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Let's discuss your requirement

Speak to our operations desk about manned guarding and we'll advise on the right cover for your site.