Guarding Services

Vacant properties face unpredictable risks, from trespassers and traveller incursions to vandalism and anti-social behaviour. VPS provides nationwide SIA-licensed guards, deployed quickly to deliver visible deterrence, professional presence, and rapid response when it matters most.

When can Manned Guarding be Most Effective?

Guarding services can add significant value to:

  • Protect vacant or high-value properties from trespass, vandalism, and anti-social behaviour.
  • Maintain insurer compliance and minimise liability.
  • Reduce operational disruption and safeguard business continuity.
  • Provide a rapid response to an incident or urgent risks.
  • Maintain cover with relief guarding during staff sickness or holidays.

We offer a Broad Range of Security Services to meet All Requirements.

This includes:

Onsite Security Guards

Deter threats, safeguards assets, and maintains insurer compliance. We can also support with gatehouse, car parks and perimeter security checks.

Canine Security

Provides a highly visible, cost-effective method to deter or detect when the threat level is heightened. All our canine handlers are NASDU-accredited and SIA-licensed

Front-of-House Security

Securing a warm welcome. Professional, client-facing officers who combine security with excellent customer service.

Proactive Risk Intelligence

VPS Detect tracks traveller movements, overlays customer sites, and alerts clients to high-risk situations with tailored mitigation recommendations.

What Makes VPS Different?

  • Fast, Nationwide Deployment – Skilled security guards deployed quickly, anywhere in the UK, on a temporary basis for as long as you require them.
  • Proactive Risk Intelligence – VPS Detect tracks traveller movements, overlays customer sites, and alerts clients to high-risk situations with tailored mitigation recommendations.
  • Compliance & Ethics – COP 119 accredited and ACS Pacesetter; clients can trust our workforce and supply chain.
  • Single Trusted Partner – Flexible, scalable solutions across property life cycles, reducing inefficiencies and supplier management.
  • Highly Skilled Personnel – Officers trained to match specific site requirements; the right person for the right environment.

Our Accreditations

Our accreditations set us apart, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and trust in every guarding service we deliver.

COP 119 Certified
VPS meets strict SIA standards for ethical workforce and supply chain management. This ensures our security staff are fairly employed, fully compliant, and mitigates reputational or legal risks for our clients.

ACS Pacesetter
Being an ACS Pacesetter puts VPS in the top 5% of security companies nationwide. It demonstrates our commitment to quality, professionalism, and operational excellence.

NASDU Accredited Canine Security
All our canine officers are NASDU-accredited and SIA-licensed. Clients can trust our canine units to provide highly trained, reliable, and professional canine security, enhancing both deterrence and detection.

SIA Approved Contractor

Being an SIA Approved Contractor proves our commitment to quality, compliance, and trusted security delivery.

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