Security and Guarding Services
Round-the-clock certified security service, with SIA licensed resident officers
Explore our range of security guarding services
Security in Residence
Our Security in Residence Service is a comprehensive and insurance compliant solution that integrates cutting-edge security technologies, robust physical defences, 24-hour managed surveillance and incident response. Licensed security officers reside on site to ensure the most thorough protection of vacant properties.
- Significant cost savings achieved against comparable guarding services
- Ex-military guards, often former British Army Gurkhas
- Mitigates the risks of squatting, vandalism, and theft
- Minimum two officer team in residence – an effective alternative to static guarding
- Escorted site visits are managed and logged
- A fully integrated service combining licensed security, 24/7 advanced monitoring, and physical deterrence
Our specialised Security in Residence service is offered through Vigilance, a member of the Orbis Group of companies. For more details, visit their website.
Licensed contractors on-site 24/7
Self-employed licensed contractors reside on-site, providing real-time occurrence reports to our location-verified officer welfare platform. This automated system meets NSI Gold-certified security and welfare standards and is monitored 24/7 by our experienced management team.
Our accredited operations centre ensures consistent security management, supporting the on-site team by monitoring security technologies and camera feeds around the clock, coordinating responses, and ensuring timely incident management. We ensure that security officers have a safe and habitable environment, with welfare and amenities exceeding all H&S standards.
The Sectors We Serve
Our solutions are specifically tailored to meet the unique demands of your industry. From initial assessment to proactive action, we design and implement protection strategies that are built around your exact needs, ensuring maximum security and peace of mind every step of the way.
What Makes Orbis Different?
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Expertise You Can Count On:
Over 40 years of experience protecting people, property, and assets.
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Always On, Always Ready:
24/7/365 monitoring from our accredited Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) team.
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Cost-Effective Solutions:
Reduce upfront costs with flexible rental options, including maintenance.
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Nationwide Coverage:
Rapid response from a truly national service team, ready to deploy anywhere in the UK.
Our Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC)
The ARC is our central control centre, with one mission: to safeguard people, sites, and properties across the UK through live monitoring of thousands of CCTV systems, alarms, and lone worker devices.
Each member of our ARC team is fully SIA trained to manage security incidents and coordinate rapid escalations to mobile response teams, on-site keyholders, and local police authorities when necessary.
- By utilising the power and speed of Orbis AI, our ARC team can detect and respond to suspicious activity or an onsite emergency
- Our security systems deliver industry leading uptimes – giving you the confidence that your site is fully monitored
- We have direct access to national police control rooms, bypassing 999 services and saving valuable time in emergencies
- Fully accredited BS5979 Cat II emergency service-approved response and data management standard: ISO27001:2013
- Fully owned military-grade building operating 24/7/365, with onsite back-up systems in the event of power failure
Our connected solution
Through our UK based Alarm Receiving Centre, our security systems form part of a connected solution that offers enhanced security efficiency, real-time monitoring, and seamless management. By integrating security systems with other technologies, we can create a comprehensive security ecosystem that provides greater visibility and control.
This connected approach enables centralised monitoring, automatic alerts, and predictive maintenance, all of which improves response times and reduces risk, ensuring a smarter, more efficient way to protect your property, people, and assets.
It all starts with a call
For more information about our solutions or to make an enquiry, please fill out our contact form or give our team a call. We’ll be happy to assist you.
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