At 1st Nationwide Security Ltd, we provide professional K9 security services with NASDU-accredited dog handlers and trained security dogs.
Our specialist K9 teams deter trespass, theft and vandalism on your site.
We provide tailored canine security solutions for construction sites, vacant properties, industrial premises and high-risk locations.
Our handlers and dogs work together to detect threats and respond fast to incidents.
Our K9 teams are available 24/7 across the UK.
What you get.
- SIA-licensed handlers Each dog works with its own trained handler.
- Trained dogs Healthy, vaccinated and trained to work around the public.
- Large-site patrols Covering ground a single officer can't.
- Event deterrence A visible presence at busy events.
- Threat detection & response Handlers and dogs work together to detect threats and respond fast.
- 24/7, nationwide K9 teams available around the clock across the UK.
Public and private premises across the UK.
- Construction sites
- Large vacant sites
- Vacant properties
- Industrial sites
- High-risk locations
- Events
We plan the cover before day one and review it with you each month.
- 01
Site survey and risk assessment
We visit your premises, find the weak points and agree the cover you need.
- 02
Written assignment instructions
Every officer is briefed on your site, your procedures and who to contact.
- 03
Supervised on duty
Officers stay in contact with our office, and we pass on changes you ask for.
- 04
Monthly reviews
Your account manager visits your site to check the service is working as expected.
We vet and train each officer before they work on your site.
Every officer holds a valid SIA licence and is screened to BS 7858, with regular DBS checks. We check work history and references before anyone joins. Training covers:
- Health and safety
- First aid
- Dealing with emergencies
- Fire safety
- Licensing law
- Control of keys
- Patrolling
- Searching
- Reporting
- Reception skills
- Customer care
- Crowd control
- Counter-terrorism awareness
- Use of technology
Before you book.
How much will it cost?
It depends on your site, the hours and the duties. We survey your site and quote for what it needs.
Are your officers licensed?
Yes. Every officer holds a valid SIA licence, and we are an SIA Approved Contractor for security guarding and keyholding.
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