BASED IN CANTERBURY, COVERING KENT & SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERVICES.
Akon Security Services Ltd is one of Kent’s leading security providers, delivering professional, reliable security solutions to businesses, events and individuals across Canterbury, Ashford and the wider Southeast England region. As an NSI Gold accredited company with over 200 SIA licensed officers, we provide a full range of security services including manned and static guarding, door supervision, mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response, CCTV monitoring, close protection, retail security and event stewarding. Every officer we deploy is SIA licensed, DBS checked, first aid trained and conflict management certified. Whether you need a single officer at short notice or a full security team on a long term contract, we tailor every solution to match your exact site, budget and risk requirements. Based in Canterbury and operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, Akon Security Services is the trusted choice for security in Kent and Southeast England.
SECTORS WE SERVE
COMMERCIAL & RETAIL
Office complexes, retail parks, business parks
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Festivals, concerts, city events, sport
CONSTRUCTION
Active sites, vacant properties, development
HEALTHCARE
NHS facilities, private clinics, bedwatch
RESIDENTIAL
Student accommodation, estates, residential
HOSPITALITY
Hotels, restaurants, bars, theatres, venues
TRANSPORT
Transport hubs, logistics, infrastructure
PUBLIC SECTOR
Local authorities, community facilities
CORE SERVICES EXPLAINED
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Festival & Large Scale Event Security
We keep your event safe from the first gate to the last departure. End to end security management for events from 500 to 10,000+ capacity. Our experienced teams work with your event management, venue and local authority to deliver a security plan that protects people while preserving the experience you've created.
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Dedicated management teams & control room operatives
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SIA licensed door supervisors & security guards
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Crowd management & search teams
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Front of stage pit teams & VIP / backstage coverage
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Safety stewards & traffic management
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Close protection for artists and principals
Manned Guarding & Site Security
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Visible, reliable protection with the reporting and audit trail your contract requires.
Permanent or temporary manned guarding for commercial properties, construction sites, retail environments and vacant premises. GPS tagged patrol reports with timestamped photography delivered to every client full transparency as standard.
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24/7 static guarding
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GPS tagged patrol reports with photos
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Access control & visitor management
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Vacant property & construction site security
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Lodge based and keypad controlled site access
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Mobile Patrols
24/7 protection across multiple sites, without the cost of permanent on site staffing.
Cost effective multi site security with rapid alarm attendance. When an alarm triggers or an incident occurs, our response team attends promptly, protecting your property even when you are not there. Key holding and lock/unlock service included.
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Scheduled and random mobile patrol routes
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Rapid alarm response and first attendance
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Key holding & lock/unlock service
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Incident reporting and client notification
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Vacant property and multi site programmes
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Door Supervision
Licensed door supervision that reflects the professionalism of your venue.
SIA licensed door supervisors experienced across the full spectrum of licensed premises. We understand that the door sets the tone professional, calm and measured, protecting your venue and your reputation simultaneously.
VENUES WE COVER
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Nightclubs, bars & restaurants
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Hotels & corporate functions
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Cinemas, theatres & arts venues
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Sports facilities & gyms
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Award ceremonies & private events
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Public houses & late-night venues
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Commercial & Retail Security
Reducing loss, protecting staff, and maintaining a safe shopping environment.
Comprehensive retail and commercial security including loss prevention, store detective services and CCTV monitoring. We work alongside your management team to reduce shrinkage, support police liaison and maintain a safe environment for staff and customers.
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Loss prevention officers & store detectives
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CCTV monitoring & system support
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Police liaison & evidence handling
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Tag checking & store search policy
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Fire safety person & first aid provision
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Single site and multi site retail programmes
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Health Care & Bedwatch Security
Specialist security that puts patient safety and staff wellbeing at the centre.
DBS checked officers with specific training in de-escalation, patient safe protocols and NHS security standards. We provide bedwatch officers and healthcare security personnel for NHS affiliated facilities, private hospitals and care environments.
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Enhanced DBS checked operatives
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De-escalation and conflict management training
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Patient safe security protocols
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Bedwatch provision (one to one or bay cover)
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Lone worker support and staff escort
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Close Protection Security
Discreet, professional personal protection for individuals who require it.
Experienced close protection operatives for private individuals, corporate principals and public facing figures. Trusted, discreet and proven across corporate, private, and high profile engagements.
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Personal protection planning & risk assessment
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Advance work & route planning
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Residential & venue security
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Discreet close protection for public engagements
Note: Close protection assignments are handled discreetly. Please contact us directly to discuss your requirements in confidence.
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OnnPoint Training
Our training partners tailored, industry led courses designed to elevate your skills, confidence and career. Every programme is taught by active specialists with real frontline experience professionals who bring genuine scenarios, advanced techniques and practical insight into every session.
Your learning takes place in our modern, purpose built training centre: a welcoming, inclusive environment created to help you thrive. Our training rooms are spacious, comfortable and fully equipped with the technology you need, along with complimentary tea and coffee throughout your course.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
SECURITY SERVICES KENT FAQS
Where can I hire door supervision services in Canterbury?
Akon Security Services Ltd provides professional door supervision services in Canterbury and across Kent. Our SIA licensed Door Supervisors are deployed at pubs, clubs, bars, music venues and events throughout the Canterbury area. Every Door Supervisor holds a current SIA Door Supervisor licence, Emergency First Aid at Work certification and conflict management training. We offer flexible cover for single nights, regular contracts and large scale events. Call us on 01227 469198 or request a free quote online.
How to find reliable security guarding in Kent?
When searching for reliable security guarding in Kent, look for a company that holds NSI Gold accreditation, employs only SIA licensed officers and has a proven local track record. Akon Security Services Ltd has been providing manned and static security guarding across Kent and Southeast England from our Canterbury base. With over 200 SIA licensed officers, 24/7 shift cover and full DBS checks on every officer, we are one of Kent’s most trusted security providers. Contact us on 01227 469198 to discuss your requirements.
Where to get mobile patrol security in Canterbury?
Akon Security Services Ltd provides mobile patrol security throughout Canterbury and the surrounding Kent area. Our mobile patrol officers conduct regular visits to your site at varied intervals, checking perimeters, securing entry points and deterring criminal activity. Mobile patrols are a cost effective alternative to full time manned guarding and are particularly effective for business premises, industrial estates, car parks and construction sites. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 01227 469198 to arrange mobile patrol cover for your site.
Who offers key holding services in Kent?
Akon Security Services Ltd offers professional keyholding services across Kent. We securely hold a set of keys to your premises and respond on your behalf when your alarm activates, removing the need for you or your staff to attend out of hours callouts. Our keyholding service includes a rapid alarm response, full site check and written incident report. We are NSI Gold accredited, meaning our keyholding and alarm response procedures meet the highest industry standards. Contact us on 01227 469198 to set up keyholding for your business.
Who provides close protection services in Southeast England?
Akon Security Services Ltd provides close protection services across Southeast England. Our close protection officers are highly trained professionals who provide personal security for individuals, executives, VIPs and public figures. Every close protection officer holds a current SIA Close Protection licence and has extensive experience in threat assessment, route planning and protective escort. We provide both overt and discreet close protection depending on client requirements. Contact us on 01227 469198 to discuss a close protection package.
Where can I hire stewarding services in Canterbury?
Akon Security Services Ltd provides professional event stewarding services in Canterbury and across Kent. Our SIA licensed stewards are experienced in crowd management, access control, emergency evacuation procedures and customer service. We provide stewarding teams for concerts, festivals, sporting events, corporate functions and community events of all sizes. All stewards are fully briefed, uniformed and supported by an experienced operations team. Contact us on 01227 469198 to discuss stewarding requirements for your event.
What does door supervision involve in Kent?
Door supervision in Kent involves SIA licensed Door Supervisors managing entry to licensed premises such as pubs, bars, clubs and entertainment venues. At Akon Security Services Ltd, our Door Supervisors handle ID checks and age verification, manage queues and control capacity, de-escalate conflict situations, remove individuals who pose a risk and liaise with police when required. By law, anyone working on the door of a licensed premises in Kent must hold a current SIA Door Supervisor licence. All Akon Door Supervisors are fully licensed, DBS checked and trained in first aid and conflict management.
How does key holding service work in Kent?
A keyholding service means a professional, vetted security company holds a set of keys to your premises on your behalf. When your alarm activates or an incident occurs out of hours, the keyholding company responds instead of you. At Akon Security Services Ltd, our Kent keyholding service works as follows: your alarm activates, our control room is notified, a response officer is dispatched to your premises, they carry out a full site inspection, secure the property and send you a written report. This removes the risk and inconvenience of staff attending out of hours callouts and ensures a trained professional handles every incident.
What are the best security services for small businesses in Kent?
For small businesses in Kent, the most practical and cost effective security services are typically mobile patrols for out of hours site checks, keyholding and alarm response to remove the burden of out of hours callouts, manned guarding for premises that require a physical presence during trading hours and CCTV monitoring for continuous site surveillance. Akon Security Services Ltd works with small businesses across Canterbury and Kent, offering flexible contracts with no long term commitment required. We assess each business individually and recommend only the services that genuinely match your risk level and budget. Call us on 01227 469198 for a free security consultation.
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