Guarding services
G4S is a leading provider of a diverse range of world-class guarding services to businesses throughout the UK. Using the very latest in technology and highly skilled people, we offer tailored solutions that directly answer our customers’ security needs and help minimise threats.
To support our nationwide customer base, we operate a national support structure with local management resource to ensure a quick response to any issues. We adopt the hands-on characteristics of a local company – but one that can call on unmatched resources and expertise, and as such we have dedicated regional divisions in your area:
Scotland
North West
Yorkshire and North East
Central region, covering the Midlands and East Anglia
City of London, from the West End through the City and Docklands
South East and London
South West
Our product offering is bespoke for each customer; our uniformed teams of security officers undertake a wide range of complementary duties, from patrolling a building, to reception and customer service duties. We can also integrate any electronic security products you need into a complete, tailored solution to meet your security needs.
Front of house
- Reception
- Chauffeur services
- Meet and greet services
- Messenger and courier services
- Crowd management
- Ticket/pass control and issue
Back office
Furthermore, the role of the security officer can be broadened to take greater advantage of their presence on site. They may be called upon to carry out a range of everyday routine tasks, for example:
- Mailroom and porters
- General maintenance
- CCTV and alarm monitoring
- Lift rescue
- Help desks
- Dispatch and collection
- Fire equipment checks and maintenance
- Contractor management
- Car park/traffic control.
Covert
Theft by customers, staff, delivery and cleaning personnel happens every day in the UK, running into millions of pounds every year. Our Covert Services team helps you make an impact on these losses, with discretion and awareness of safety of the public and staff. Capabilities include:
- Test purchasing
- Staff training
- Undercover staff searches
- Customer and staff profiling
- Behaviour monitoring
- Loss prevention investigation
- Anti-tout teams.