Why Choose Manned Guarding Services from AK9 Security in London?
In a city as fast-paced as London, risk never sleeps—neither should your security. Manned guarding remains one of the most effective ways to protect people, assets, and premises. With AK9 Security, you get professional, SIA-licensed officers backed by robust processes, modern technology, and a customer-first culture.
What Is Manned Guarding—and Why It Works
Manned guarding places trained officers on your site to deter threats, control access, respond to incidents, and support staff and visitors. The visible presence is a proven deterrent, while rapid, on-the-ground decision-making reduces loss, downtime, and liability.
Core functions:
- Access control and visitor management
- Patrols (internal/external) and perimeter checks
- Reception/concierge cover and contractor sign-in
- Alarm response and incident management
- Health & safety checks and reporting
- Out-of-hours lone-worker protection
Why AK9 Security?
1) SIA-Licensed, Vetted, and Trained
All officers are SIA-licensed, background-checked, and site-inducted. We uphold SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) standards and operate to ISO 9001:2015 quality management principles.
2) Tailored to Your Site Risks
Every contract starts with a site-specific risk assessment and detailed Assignment Instructions (AIs). We align staffing, patrol frequency, escalation procedures, and reporting to your operational realities.
3) 24/7 Supervision & Rapid Response
Our dedicated control room supervises officers, manages welfare checks, and coordinates rapid response to alarms and incidents, day and night.
4) Tech-Enabled Guarding
We integrate with CCTV, access control, and patrol verification (NFC/QR). You receive time-stamped, photo-rich digital reports—clear evidence that risk controls are working.
5) Professional Culture & Customer Service
You’ll have a named contract manager, clear SLAs, and regular performance reviews. We recruit for attitude as well as aptitude—polite, proactive, and solution-oriented.
Who Benefits Most?
- Construction & Fit-Out: Theft prevention, plant protection, permit-to-work checks, out-of-hours access control.
- Corporate & Offices: Front-of-house excellence, visitor screening, emergency drills, and night security.
- Retail & Warehousing: Shrink reduction, loading bay control, stockroom security, delivery supervision.
- Residential & Estates: Concierge, patrols, key holding, and resident reassurance.
- Events & Venues: Queue management, ticket checks, VIP/crowd safety, back-of-house protection.
What You Can Expect on Day One
- Kick-off & Risk Assessment – We capture site threats, asset priorities, and emergency contacts.
- Assignment Instructions – Clear roles, patrol routes, escalation paths, and reporting templates.
- On-Site Induction – Health & safety, local hazards, access systems, and emergency procedures.
- Technology Setup – Patrol verification, incident reporting app, and KPI dashboards.
- Communication Plan – Who to call, when to update, and how to escalate.
Service Options and Add-Ons
- Static guarding (24/7 or ad hoc)
- Reception/concierge security
- Night watch and weekend cover
- Key holding & alarm response
- Mobile patrols and lock/unlock
- CCTV monitoring & remote video response
- Dog (K9) units and construction gatehouse teams
- Fire marshal and evacuation support
Measuring Success (KPIs & SLAs)
- Patrol compliance rate (target 98–100%)
- Incident response times (site-specific SLA)
- Access control accuracy (visitor/contractor logs)
- Report quality and timeliness (daily/weekly)
- Customer satisfaction score (quarterly review)
