Our Security Services range from Static Officers through to Covert Operations and we are confident that we can find a solution to fit your individual requirements so please do not hesitate to contact us should you need any further information. Please use the 'Quick Find' option above to quickly find information on a specific area rather than scrolling down the page.

STATIC SECURITY OFFICERS - providing a practical service in the widest range of locations. We have found that control to access and constant foot patrols minimize any potential security risk and act as a visible deterrent. Our Static Security Officers, as with the rest of our workforce, are trained to be both Vigilant and Responsive. You can rest assured that that we only employ the most capable of staff with excellent training and work records, after all, it is these people that help to make the company what it is today.

We are very accommodating and are confident that we can put together a secure and competitive package to suit your needs.

RETAIL SECURITY OFFICERS - providing an essential service to the Retail Trade. Retail Officers reduce stock loss and give honest shoppers additional confidence and assistance. A truly effective way of providing both a visual deterrent and a practical response time to the ever growing threat of shoplifters and thieves that plague the retail environment. Our expertise in this area is second to none and again our highly trained staff are extremely aware of their surroundings and the potential security risks. This ensures an effective response time to events 'as they happen' in real time. Keen observation is a prerequisite for any of our employees and this can provide vital information for the police.

Again, we are very accommodating and are confident that we can put together a secure and competitive package to suit the needs of your store.

MOBILE SECURITY PATROLS - are an efficient cost-effective means of security by providing irregular inspections of your property, particularly where continuous attendance cannot be justified. If a permanent presence is not justifiable, then Mobile Security Patrols may well be the answer. Thieves can usually easily discover whether or not a particular building has any permanent security arrangements and if not, then put together a plan for gaining entry. A random mobile patrol ensures that a presence is always expected and can make it very difficult for potential thieves to plan against.

We are confident that our rates for this service are very competitive and can easily be justified by the quality of our patrols and responsiveness.

COMMISSIONAIRES - chosen and trained to be courteous, efficient and helpful. The correct choice of Commissionaire for your premises can enhance your corporate image whilst still maintaining security. Our Commissionaires are very well trained and are chosen for their ability to deal with people on many levels. They are polite, helpful and above all else extremely aware of their surroundings, particularly the areas of your business that are potentially open to abuse. A commissionaire can quickly become a real asset to your business in more ways than one.

We have supplied Commissionaires to a variety of businesses and deal with ever increasing requests for their services.

STORE DETECTIVES - trained to handle all eventualities in a calm and courteous manner. You may feel that a visible presence as offered by our 'Retail Security Officer' service is not really suited to your particular needs but you still require protection from the ever present thieves. A store detective can offer all the advantages of a uniformed officer and more besides. His greatest asset is his ability to blend in with your customers and get closer to the problem areas without upsetting genuine shoppers or forewarning the thieves. Shoplifters can be both caught and dealt with quickly and unobtrusively, in a manner which reflects your business and clientele.

Store Detectives are a truly effective means of dealing with Shoplifters and the negative effect they have on your business.

KEYHOLDING - safe custody of a client’s keys, with particular emphasis on providing immediate access for the emergency services. If the alarm is tripped in the middle of the night by burglars or even everyday emergencies such as fire etc...can your keyholders respond in a time scale befitting of the circumstances? Why leave it to chance... by utilizing our 'Keyholder' services you can be certain of an effective response time with the added bonus of trained personnel on hand to help deal with the problem and liaise with the emergency services. Our keyholders will know who to call, where to find them and know exactly how to organize repairs if needed...even in the middle of the night.

Our 'Keyholder' service offers a truly effective way to deal with any late night or out of hours incidents...giving yourself or your own keyholders backup from professionals.

SURVEILLANCE - Covert operations carried out with complete discretion to suit clients' requirements. Such operations may be required for a wide variety of reasons and circumstances. Unfortunately, we find that our clients are occasionally open for abuse from employers as well as shoplifters and thieves and it is just such a situation that covert surveillance can help with. We can arrange for effective surveillance assuring complete discretion, and help to resolve any problems that you may have. The potential for such a service can not be over stressed and we are confident that we can offer impartial, professional advice in matters of a difficult or delicate nature.

In situations where discretion is paramount 'Covert Surveillance' can be arranged assuring the minimum of disruption to your working routines.

CONSULTANCY - Oakwood offers a totally independent professional service.We can advise on all matters of security from building issues, through to stock or even staff, as well as all of thepreviously mentioned areas. Together we can formulate a cost effective and practical solution for all of your security concerns. You will have the benefit of many years practical experience behind you when you request our 'Consultancy' services, ensuring a truly sound blueprint from which to begin.

Our Consultancy service is there to advise you on the complexities of effective security implementation.

SPECIAL EVENT/CONCERT - experience of dealing with public gatherings of all sizes is another of our speciality areas. We can compile a plan suitable for the event that will take into consideration everything from the needs of your guests through to the safety of your performers, while maintaining a discreet yet effective presence. Our staff are extreamley well trained, polite and yet firm and professional should the need arise. We can advise and help with matters concerning the police and other emergency services liasing directly with them on your behalf should you wish.

We can develop suitable, effective plans for dealing with all security issues surrounding the organization of all events, however large...ensuring that the correct response is implemnted should the need arise.