UK SECURITY SERVICES
MANNED GUARDING
Manned guarding remains the most trusted form of physical security in the United Kingdom. A professional, uniformed security guard on site does far more than watch a gate — they control access, challenge intruders, protect staff, manage deliveries, respond to alarms and provide an immediate human presence that no camera system can replicate.
Xtreme Protection supplies SIA-licensed security guards for commercial premises, industrial estates, retail parks, distribution centres, office buildings and residential developments. Every officer is vetted to BS 7858 standard, first-aid trained and briefed on your site-specific assignment instructions before their first shift.
Our guarding contracts are built around your risk profile. We carry out a free site survey, produce a tailored assignment instruction document and deploy officers with body-worn cameras, real-time patrol verification and hourly electronic check calls, so you always know your premises are protected.
What's Included
Our manned guarding service is a complete, managed package — not just a person on a post. Every contract includes risk assessment, written assignment instructions, uniformed licensed personnel, supervision, reporting and relief cover as standard.
- SIA-licensed uniformed security guards
- Gatehouse and reception security officers
- Access control and visitor management
- Perimeter and internal patrols
- Incident reporting and daily occurrence logs
- Lock and unlock services
- Out-of-hours and 24/7 guarding
- Relief and holiday cover officers
Manned Guarding Across the UK
Xtreme Protection delivers manned guarding in more than 210 UK towns and cities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — from London, Manchester and Birmingham to Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast. Select your location below for detailed local manned guarding information, pricing guidance and coverage.
Our regional command structure means you get genuinely local manned guarding teams — officers who know your area, your police liaison teams and your local risk landscape — backed by the resources, training and 24/7 oversight of a national security provider.
Manned Guarding in London
Manned Guarding in South East England
Manned Guarding in South West England
Manned Guarding in East of England
Manned Guarding in East Midlands
Manned Guarding in West Midlands
Manned Guarding in Yorkshire and the Humber
Manned Guarding in North West England
Manned Guarding in North East England
Manned Guarding in Scotland
Manned Guarding in Wales
Manned Guarding in Northern Ireland
Why Choose Xtreme Protection for Manned Guarding?
The UK security industry is crowded, but standards vary enormously. We hold ourselves to the disciplines that actually protect clients: licensed and vetted personnel, documented training, verified patrol technology, honest reporting and contract managers who answer for performance every month.
- SIA-licensed, BS 7858 vetted security officers on every contract
- Free site risk assessment and tailored assignment instructions
- 24/7 UK command centre with real-time incident escalation
- GPS and NFC-verified patrol reporting delivered to your inbox
- Rapid deployment — guards within 24 hours, CCTV towers within days
- Transparent monthly KPI reporting and a dedicated contract manager
Manned guarding is the deployment of trained, licensed security officers at a physical location to deter crime, control access and respond to incidents. It is the foundation of most commercial security strategies in the UK.
Yes. Every Xtreme Protection officer holds a valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence, is vetted to BS 7858 and completes ongoing training in conflict management, first aid and counter-terrorism awareness.
We can typically deploy officers within 24 hours for urgent requirements, including emergency cover for sickness, incident response and short-term contracts.
Body-worn video is available on all contracts and is standard for high-risk and customer-facing roles, providing an evidential record of every incident.