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Static Guarding

A permanent presence at a fixed post

Static guarding places an officer at a defined position — a gatehouse, reception desk, barrier or control point — for the duration of the shift. Where manned guarding covers a site broadly, static guarding secures a specific point of entry or vulnerability.

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Core Duties at Post

  • Vehicle and pedestrian control. Verifying, logging and directing everyone through the access point. On construction and logistics sites this is often the single highest-value security function.
  • Gatehouse and reception cover. Front-of-house presence that combines security with a professional first impression for visitors.
  • Delivery supervision. Checking paperwork against loads, recording arrivals and departures, escalating discrepancies.
  • Key holding and lock-up. Secure key management, final sweeps and alarm setting at end of day.
  • Health and safety support. Enforcing PPE requirements at the gate, supporting sign-in and induction processes, assisting with evacuations.
02

Why a Fixed Post Works

  • Most sites have one or two points where everything of value enters or leaves. Securing those properly is more effective than thinly spreading cover across a large perimeter.
  • A permanent officer builds knowledge. They learn which vehicles belong, which faces are regular, which delivery schedules are normal — and notice immediately when something isn't.
  • It creates an audit trail. Every entry and exit is recorded, which matters for insurance claims, HSE queries and internal investigations.
  • It is predictable to budget. Fixed hours, fixed post, a clear rate — not a variable call-out cost.
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Typical Deployments

  • Construction compounds — the single gate through which all plant, materials and personnel pass.
  • Distribution centres — HGV access control and yard management.
  • Corporate receptions — combined security and front-of-house during business hours.
  • Vacant or void property — a presence that stops squatting, fly-tipping and metal theft before they start.
  • Residential developments — gatehouse cover for gated estates and student accommodation.
Common Questions

Static Guarding — Questions We Get Asked

Manned guarding is broader — officers patrol and cover the site as a whole. Static guarding holds a specific post. Many sites use both: a static officer on the gate and a patrolling officer covering the rest.

We work with whatever is on site. If you need a cabin or welfare facility, we can advise on hiring one — but that is normally arranged directly by the site to keep costs transparent.

Shifts are typically eight or twelve hours. Shorter periods are possible for specific needs such as a delivery window, but the hourly rate reflects the shorter booking.

Yes, and many clients want exactly that. It needs to be agreed in the deployment plan so the officer is briefed and the security function isn't diluted by admin work.

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