Questions, answered plainly.

Yes, where the role needs it. Guarding, door supervision, public space CCTV and close protection each have their own SIA licence, and we check every officer holds the right one before they start.

Often at short notice, especially after a break-in or a failed alarm. For planned cover, we agree a start date once the survey and plan are done.

Usually an officer on the gate, patrols of the fence line and plant, and a sign-in for everyone coming through. Bigger or riskier sites may add CCTV towers or a dog team overnight.

Yes. Retail officers are seen on the shop floor, watch the high-risk aisles and tills, and know how to deal with a shoplifter calmly and within the law.

Yes. Our door staff hold SIA door supervision licences. They check ID, manage queues and numbers, refuse entry where needed and calm things down before they escalate.

Both. We can fit intruder alarms and connect them to monitoring, and when one goes off a response unit attends, checks the premises and calls the keyholder.

Yes. We plan camera positions, fit HD or thermal cameras, set up recording and remote viewing, and can have operators watch the feeds live.

Trained officers patrol a building continuously, looking for signs of fire and ready to raise the alarm and help people out. It's often used where the fire alarm or the building's fire safety needs work.

Locks and boarding checked, regular patrols inside and out, alarms or CCTV where useful, and a log of every visit so you can prove the property was inspected.

Yes. Our front of house officers greet residents and visitors, issue passes, sign for deliveries and keep track of who's in the building.

On large or dark sites, open yards and empty buildings, where a dog can search and cover ground faster than an officer alone. The handler holds an SIA licence and the dog stays under their control.

Yes. SIA-licensed close protection officers plan routes, venues and timings for the person they protect, and our chauffeurs drive with the same discretion.

Yes, lawfully. We check which route applies, whether that is common-law rights, a court order or a writ, and bring in certificated enforcement agents where the law requires them. Once the land is clear, we secure it so nobody comes straight back.

Yes. We arrange removal of dumped rubbish and abandoned vehicles, and hazardous waste goes with licensed waste carriers to permitted sites. Fencing or patrols afterwards help stop the next load being dropped.

Drugs, explosives or firearms, depending on how the dog is trained. A handler always works the dog, at venue doors, event gates, warehouses or before a high-profile visit.

Yes. Officers and marked vehicles at the times meets usually happen, often with barriers or gates to close the entrances. Every visit is logged, which helps if you need to involve the council or police.

A patrol log for every shift and a written report whenever something happens: what was checked, what was found and what the officer did.

Book a free site assessment online or call +44 7453 458936 at any time. We visit, look at the risks and send you a written plan and price.

For front-line roles, yes. Security officers, door supervisors, CCTV operators and close protection officers each need the matching SIA licence before they can be deployed. If yours is being renewed, tell us when you apply.

Security officers, door supervisors, concierge and front of house staff, CCTV operators, K9 handlers, close protection officers and chauffeurs. Say which ones you're interested in.

Only for K9 handler roles, where it's strongly preferred. For every other role it's a bonus, not a requirement.

We confirm your identity, your right to work in the UK and your SIA licence before you start, and ask about your previous work.

Days, nights and weekends, depending on the site. Door and event work is mostly evenings, and a lot of patrol and K9 work is overnight, so be honest about when you can work.

Fill in the application form on our careers page. It takes a few minutes, or you can email info@ignisshieldltd.co.uk.