Services / MANNED GUARDING

Manned guarding with a precise scope of duties

Manned guarding works when the guard knows who may enter, what needs checking, and which deviations call for action or a report.

What we provide

Regular patrols along designated routes

Checking sensitive points, watching for suspicious activity

On-site action according to the established procedure

Emergency protocols and first-aid training

Detailed, up-to-date guard log for review

A closer look

Guarding for every type of facility

Our service applies broadly: office buildings, industrial facilities, retail units, banks, residential parks and construction sites alike.

Regular patrolling and inspection

Our guards walk the designated routes on a set schedule, check sensitive points and watch for suspicious activity.

Handling security incidents

We are prepared for a range of security incidents: in the event of theft, vandalism, disorder or an emergency, our guards act and report according to the guard instructions.

Emergency protocols and first aid

Our guards are trained in emergency protocols and first aid. In a medical emergency, fire or other crisis they act according to protocol and alert the relevant services.

When is manned guarding justified?

A physical guard presence is typically needed where there is regular movement of people, vehicles or goods on site, where entry rights have to be checked in person, or where an incident calls for human judgement and an immediate decision on the spot.

This might be a depot running several shifts, a construction site with a changing set of subcontractors, a retail unit where the guard has to work alongside store management, or an office building where access control and security duties are intertwined.

Not every property needs continuous guarding. Where traffic is light, the risk lower and the technical protection adequate, periodic patrols or another combined solution may be enough.

What can the service include?

Duties depend on how the site operates. A guard may handle access control, patrolling, key management, opening and closing checks, receiving suppliers, inspecting specified technical or security points, and documenting incidents and irregularities.

The service becomes verifiable when duties are set out not in general sentences but in individual guard instructions. These must record which people and vehicles may enter, which areas need checking, who may authorise an exception, and who must be notified in the event of an incident.

How we work

01 Risk assessment

Free site survey, mapping the property and the risks involved.

02 Tailored plan

Guard instructions, patrol points, reporting routine, headcount and technology.

03 Roll-out

Contract with liability set out in writing, service launched with trained personnel.

04 Ongoing supervision

Up-to-date guard logs, incident reports and regular feedback to you.

Frequently asked questions

Why do the guard instructions matter?

"Guarding the property" is not a usable definition of duties on its own. Proper guard instructions describe the daily service routine, the patrol routes, the handling of keys and equipment, the notification chain, the shift handover and the documentation.

The detail matters because in an emergency there is no time for the guard to guess what the client expects. Precise instructions protect both the client and the provider: they make clear what falls within the agreed duties, and in which cases management or the authorities need to be involved.

What documentation is produced, and how can the service be checked?

The purpose of documentation is not needless administration. The client needs to see whether the specified checks took place, what irregularities occurred, who was notified, and what action followed the incident.

Depending on the site, this may include a guard log, incident reports, an entry register, a key-handling record or a shift handover note. The documents required should be matched to the client's own processes.

The service should be reviewed periodically. If a new gate opens, the working pattern changes or different assets arrive on site, the guard instructions must be amended as well.

What to look for in a quote

Do not look only at the hourly rate and the headcount. Check whether the quote covers cover for absences, on-site induction, service supervision, documentation, workwear and communication.

It is particularly important to be clear whether the stated headcount means simultaneous presence, how breaks are handled, and which duties go unattended if the guard has to be in more than one place.

What determines the price?

Several factors shape the exact fee: the site, the number of hours, day or night duty, the risk level, the headcount required, the technical needs and the extent of documentation. We provide a precise, tailored quote after a free on-site survey.