Manned Guarding

Most high-value properties have sophisticated security alarm systems fitted along with the most advanced physical security locks and barriers.  However, experience has shown that a professional criminal can, with determination, still gain entry into well-secured properties.  It is also true that any alarm system is only as good as the security response to it once triggered.

The surest method to ensure a property is secure is to have on-site security personnel.  HWA can supply trained security professionals to keep business and residential properties safe and secure, providing protection and eliminating the threat of crime.

We can provide anything from a single operative to a full residential security team.  HWA uniformed security guards carry out their role with a flexible approach and will implement any security measures diplomatically and discreetly to minimise the impact their presence.

Following an in-depth assessment to evaluate existing security measures and identify any vulnerability, recommendations, if required, will be made and, in consultation with the client, a comprehensive security plan will be produced.

Examples of the duties our security professionals can provide:

• Vetting and monitoring workmen/tradesmen that carry out work on the property. Vetting is particularly important if the client and other residents are away;
• When the client and their household are present, the security operative will, if appropriate, control entry/exit to the property to deter unwanted visitors;
• Searching of the property, vehicles and persons will be carried out in line with the security plan and in conjunction with the client;
• The security operative will patrol and monitor not only the property but the environs around the property, to identify any threat at the earliest opportunity and to check the client’s outbuildings and vehicles;
• HWA can further provide security operatives who are trained fire wardens or emergency medical responder's. This is valuable in areas where National emergency services are limited or under-resourced, or occupants within the property suffer from medical ailments;
• It is normal practice for the security operative to be responsible for any electronic surveillance, fire and/or intruder alarm systems at the residence;
• For some clients, it may be necessary for the security operative to screen parcels or other deliveries to the property.

The most important duty of any security operative, is to make the property as secure as is reasonably possible, without their presence being an inconvenience to the client.

For more information about HWA's Infrastructure Security, email operations@horizonwestafrica.org or get in touch via the form below: