Security Guard Services
At Agile Guarding, our security guard services combine manned guarding, front-of-house/concierge security, and mobile patrols to keep your people and premises safe across the UK. Every officer is BS7858-vetted, SIA-certified, and first-aid trained, with site-specific risk assessments (RAMS) before deployment. We monitor performance continuously through our 24/7 control room, digital incident reporting, and patrol verification—so you get consistent results, clear accountability, and calm, professional protection.
Our Process
At Agile Guarding, we keep things simple and transparent through our 4-step process, ensuring every client receives a solution that’s both tailored and compliant with UK security regulations.
Initial consultation
Your journey starts with a free security consultation. We’ll discuss your site layout, operational risks, and budget allocation, identifying the best protection level for your business. This stage helps us map your environment, assets, and access points to design a smarter response strategy.
Identify your security needs
Next, our team conducts a site assessment to determine precise security needs. We evaluate factors like foot traffic, entry points, CCTV coverage, and incident history to align the protection scope with your budget, compliance obligations, and threat profile.
Get bespoke security plan
We’ll create a customised manned guarding plan that integrates patrol frequency, staffing structure, escalation protocols, and communication methods. You’ll receive a detailed deployment schedule with KPIs and SLA targets, ensuring full clarity before activation.
Onboarding
The final step includes a smooth onboarding process—contract review, induction, and technology setup. Our 24/7 control room then begins monitoring guard performance in real time. From there, you’ll have a direct communication channel for feedback, reports, and service optimisation.
Security Guarding Features
Comprehensive Protection—Tailored for Every Environment
At Agile Guarding, our fully SIA-certified officers perform a diverse range of duties to maintain safety, compliance, and operational continuity across your premises. Each service integrates human expertise, technology-driven monitoring, and situational awareness to deliver end-to-end protection.
Static Security Guarding
Trained officers protect your assets, staff, and premises by acting as a visible deterrent to potential threats. Ideal for construction sites, retail units, and corporate facilities requiring constant vigilance.
Personal Security
Our personal protection officers (PPOs) ensure the safety of executives, VIPs, and high-profile individuals. With advanced training in close protection, route planning, and threat detection, they provide discreet yet reliable coverage.
Mobile Patrols
For multi-site businesses and large estates, our mobile security patrols conduct scheduled and random inspections to detect unauthorised activity, verify entry points, and file instant digital reports via our control centre app.
Concierge & Reception Services
Blending professionalism with security expertise, our officers manage visitor access, ID verification, and front-of-house operations—maintaining a welcoming yet secure environment for staff and guests.
CCTV Surveillance
Using 24/7 monitored CCTV networks, our trained operators perform real-time surveillance, incident flagging, and video analytics integration for early threat detection and evidence management.
Locking & Unlocking Property
We manage your daily open/close routines, ensuring safe access for staff and contractors. Guards record every action with timestamped logs, reducing risk exposure during non-business hours.
Vacant Property Protection
From construction projects to unoccupied buildings, our guards prevent trespassing, vandalism, and theft, using motion sensors, patrol schedules, and mobile response units for full coverage.
Keyholding
We provide secure keyholding and rapid alarm response, ensuring your site remains protected even when unstaffed. Our response officers act as the first line of defence, liaising with emergency services when needed.
Partner with Agile Guarding Services Limited
At Agile Guarding Services Limited, we believe real security goes beyond presence—it’s about partnership, integrity, and proactive care. Our values of professionalism, teamwork, and innovation drive every solution we deliver, ensuring our clients experience measurable safety, operational efficiency, and peace of mind.
We aim to help build a safer, more resilient society—one where businesses, communities, and individuals can operate confidently, knowing their assets and people are protected by professionals who truly care.
Whether you need ongoing manned guarding or short-term event coverage, our mission stays the same: to safeguard, support, and strengthen your environment through intelligent, people-first protection.
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- Improved Safety & Security
- Remote Monitoring
- Quick Response to Emergencies
- Protection of Assets
- Loss Prevention
- Bespoke Security Plan
Why Choose Us?
Choosing Agile Guarding means partnering with a team that values vigilance, accountability, and prevention. Our mission is to deliver more than just a visible presence — we provide real-time protection, measurable results, and complete peace of mind for every client.
24/7 Protection
Our licensed security professionals remain on duty around the clock, ensuring continuous monitoring and active deterrence. Whether for corporate, retail, or construction sites, we maintain constant situational awareness, guaranteeing uninterrupted coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Quick Response
Speed saves assets — and our guards are trained to react instantly. Through live dispatch systems, control room coordination, and mobile response units, we deliver rapid intervention that minimizes risk, damage, and downtime.
Loss Prevention
Our proactive guards are trained in risk analysis, access control, and surveillance coordination to reduce theft, vandalism, and internal loss. Every assignment includes patrol check-ins, CCTV linkage, and incident reporting, ensuring that prevention remains at the core of your security plan.
Elimination of Threats
We don’t just respond to incidents — we anticipate and neutralize them. By combining predictive threat modeling with on-ground vigilance, our team identifies vulnerabilities early, preventing escalation and securing both your property and people.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What do professional security guards do in the UK?
Professional security guards in the UK protect people, property, and assets through 24/7 monitoring, access control, patrols, and incident response. They deter crime, manage emergencies, and report security breaches in real time. At Agile Guarding, our SIA-licensed officers combine on-site vigilance with digital reporting systems for transparent and measurable protection.
2. How much does hiring a security guard cost in the UK?
The average cost of hiring a security guard in the UK ranges from £16–£25 per hour, depending on location, risk level, and required duties. Corporate, construction, or event sites needing 24-hour coverage or first-aid-certified officers may fall at the higher end. Agile Guarding offers transparent, no-obligation quotes tailored to your site risk and budget.
3. Are all security guards required to be SIA licensed in the UK?
Yes. Every manned security guard in the UK must hold a valid SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence. This ensures guards are trained in conflict management, risk assessment, and emergency response. At Agile Guarding, we only deploy SIA-approved, BS7858-vetted personnel who meet the UK’s highest compliance and safety standards.
4. What are the benefits of using a 24/7 manned security service?
A 24/7 manned security service provides constant surveillance, immediate incident response, and crime deterrence. It ensures continuous site monitoring even during off-hours, reducing theft, vandalism, and unauthorised access. With live control room communication and GPS-patrolled verification, Agile Guarding guarantees uninterrupted site protection and operational confidence.
5. How do security companies ensure quality and accountability?
Top security companies in the UK maintain quality through SLA monitoring, supervisor audits, digital patrol logs, and client reporting dashboards. At Agile Guarding, every guard’s activity is geo-tracked, incidents are timestamped, and reports are verified by our control centre—ensuring full accountability and measurable outcomes.
6. What types of properties or sites need security guarding services?
Security guarding services benefit commercial buildings, construction sites, warehouses, retail stores, residential complexes, and events. Each environment has unique risks—ranging from trespassing and vandalism to inventory theft. Agile Guarding customises every deployment plan, integrating static guards, mobile patrols, and CCTV monitoring for total coverage.
Looking For Other Security Services?
Retail security
Safeguard your business, staff, and customers with tailored retail security solutions. Our specialists perform security audits, loss prevention checks, and risk assessments to detect vulnerabilities and minimise shrinkage. From shoplifting deterrence to after-hours monitoring, we ensure your retail space operates securely and efficiently.
Reception security
Our professional reception and front-desk security staff create a welcoming yet controlled environment for your office or corporate building. Each officer is trained in visitor management, access verification, and incident response, ensuring a smooth balance between customer service and safety compliance.
CCTV Watchtower
Gain 24/7 situational awareness with our temporary CCTV watchtower systems—ideal for construction sites, events, and vacant properties. These mobile towers deliver high-definition video monitoring, motion detection alerts, and live control room integration, providing scalable protection where fixed infrastructure isn’t feasible.
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Do you need a personal security guard in the UK? Or need private security for your workplace? We serve various industries – construction, corporate, industrial, and logistics.
Talk to a security expert right now to discuss your security needs.
