This award was presented to a manned guarding company which had demonstrated a high level of professionalism, quality of service and responsibility to both customers and employees.
  • Winner:

    First Security (Guards) Limited
    First Security (Guards) Ltd is London's premier guarding company, employing 1,850 security personnel with a portfolio of more than 280 contracts. It recently won three prestigious contracts to provide guarding for the DTI, Inland Revenue and Department of Sport, Media and Culture. In the last two years, First has doubled its turnover to £34 million. It provides a 62-hour modular training programme for all new personnel and has been instrumental in integrating technology into its services. By concentrating on high pay rates, training and development and variety of job roles, First has an above-average staff retention rate.

  • Runners-up:

    Lockhart Security Services
    Lockhart Security Services was formed in 1987 and employs 400 mobile and static security officers with operations extending from Central Scotland to Humberside. With a turnover of £5 million per year, Lockhart's long-term blue chip companies include Nissan Motor manufacturers and Caterpillar UK where it provides 'man-tech' solutions in conjunction with facilities management specialists, Building and Property Ltd. A member of IPSA, ISI and SITO, Lockhart has also been independently audited by Security Watchdog, from whom it has won a Gold Award two years in succession.

    Stands out head and shoulders above the rest.

    Judges' comment

    • Source

    Security Installer