Constant Security Services provides a range of guarding solutions to clients in industry, the education and public sectors, as well as the commercial and sporting arenas. An NSI Guarding Gold company, Constant was awarded Approved Contractor status by the Security Industry Authority in March 2006. This contractor is firmly committed to staff training and development. In addition to mandatory qualifications, staff are also offered an NCFE Certificate in event stewarding, one-day and four-day First Aid courses, defibrillator training and instruction in risk assessment and security surveying. Short ‘refresher’ courses include equality and diversity and leadership skills. Constant works in partnership with local colleges and arranges free lessons for staff whose second language is English.
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AA Security
AA Security achieved Approved Contractor status during Phase One, and recently passed its first audit from the Regulator. In 2006, a gross turnover of GB pound 1,263,000 was realised alongside gross profits of GB pound 330,000. A strong customer and employee focus is illustrated by monthly client surveys, Stakeholder satisfaction surveys, monthly and quarterly client management reviews and regular staff appraisals. The company has received national training awards from the Government and Skills for Security.
ADP Security Systems
Since its inception as a limited company in 1996, ADP Security Systems has grown markedly in stature. Within the next five years, it aims to achieve turnover in excess of GB pound 5,000,000, with 170 personnel serving a customer base of 270 clients. ADP has already achieved BS EN IS0 9001, Investors in People and Approved Contractor status thanks to successful operations in Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and Sussex.
Cardinal Security
Cardinal Security provides national coverage through a number of regional offices. An in-house training team is qualified to instruct security officers to SIA standards in security guarding, door supervision and CCTV operation at Cardinal’s own accredited Training Centre. All management visits are completed using PDA technology for the swift identification of key risk metrics.
Carlisle Security
Carlisle Security opts to use the resources of the Carlisle Group and the services of Carlisle Staffing plc’s ‘Recruit’ brand for attracting new officers. Proud winners of the Skills for Security Award for Outstanding Training Development, the company has a working partnership with Planit EOD to provide two specialist search courses recommended by Counter-Terrorist Command for security personnel guarding critical public infrastructure.
MITIE Security
MITIE Security is a single business that incorporates the former Initial Security and MITIE’s previous five regional concerns. Growth rates in turnover and staff numbers have exceeded business projections against a difficult integration background, with the former standing at GB pound 260 million and the latter equating to 11,000 officers. Recent contract wins have included Marks & Spencer and Her Majesty’s Courts Service.
Vision Security Group (VSG)
VSG is an innovative company that’s continuing to set new standards in the provision of high quality security services to blue chip customers throughout the UK. Established in March 2000, today VSG has an annualised turnover approaching GB pound 86 million and employs close to 4,000 personnel. The contractor boasts its own state-of-the-art Remote Monitoring and Alarm Receiving Centre. VSG won this category at the 2006 Security Excellence Awards.
Wilson James
Wilson James has a commitment to staff welfare that’s unique within the guarding sector. 42-hour shifts are used as the core business model, with employees exhibiting a fitter and fresher approach to their duties. Excluding the licensing requirements, the company instigates four days’ training in site-specific and personal advancement courses.