Manned guarding in London means a licensed officer stationed at your premises for a set shift. Sparta Guard supplies SIA-licensed, DBS-checked static officers, and across Central London they are usually on site within the hour, even when a regular guard fails to turn up. Book one shift or repeating cover, with no contract.
A static officer holds a fixed post for the whole shift. Depending on your site, that can mean:
Officers work to your instructions and have the same legal powers as any member of the public.
| Manned guarding | Mobile patrol | Alarm response | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presence | An officer on site for the whole shift | Visits at set or varied times | Attends only when an alarm activates |
| Best for | Receptions, gatehouses, active sites, high-value stock | Empty units, several small sites, lock and unlock | Premises with a monitored alarm |
If a static guard is more than you need, try mobile security patrols. For nights and weekends, 24-hour security guards work in handovers.
Many London buildings already have a guarding contractor. The weak point is the no-show: a 7am reception with nobody at the desk, or a night officer who calls in sick. Local licensed officers are alerted the moment you message, so you can fill that gap yourself. If something has already gone wrong, such as a forced door, book an emergency security guard instead.
A static guard is only as good as the brief. Before the first shift, send us:
Use WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or the Sparta Guard app.
Give the address, dates, shift times and number of officers.
Local SIA-licensed, DBS-checked officers receive the job straight away, and you get updates as it is accepted.
Your officer takes a briefing from the site contact and keeps you updated on WhatsApp.
New to booking this way? Read how on-demand security works.
An office floor is being stripped out between tenants. One officer holds the entrance from 7am to 6pm, checking contractors against the permit list.
The shop is closed for a three-week refit with stock inside. Two officers cover each night.
The regular night guard calls in sick at 5pm. A licensed officer takes the 7pm handover.
Static guarding is priced on the hours booked. The rate depends on the licence, the time and day, the notice you give and how many officers you need. Sites with regular needs can ask about membership plans. We confirm the price before anyone is dispatched.
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Manned guarding is security from a licensed officer who is physically present at your premises, usually at a fixed post such as a reception, gatehouse or site entrance. The officer controls access, records incidents and deters crime for the length of the shift, and needs an SIA licence.
Static guarding of offices, sites and buildings normally needs an SIA Security Guarding licence. A Door Supervision licence also covers guarding work and is required for security at licensed premises such as pubs and bars. Tell us about the site and we will match the right licence.
Yes. There is no contract or minimum term. You can book one shift to cover a delivery window, an empty weekend or a gap in your regular rota, then book again when you next need someone. Repeat shifts can run for as long as the site needs them.
Across Central London, an officer is usually on site within the hour. Local SIA-licensed officers are alerted as soon as you message, and you get updates on WhatsApp. To speed up the handover, have someone ready to brief the officer on the post, access rules and lock-up.
They do different jobs. Cameras and alarms record and alert, but they cannot challenge a visitor, check a pass or close a gate left open. Many sites combine them: technology watches all the time, and an officer covers the riskiest hours.
Message us now and local SIA-licensed responders are alerted straight away.
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