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    Professional locks and security

    Our professional locks and security service removes the burden of opening and securing premises from business owners, facilities teams, and employees. With scheduled visits, security checks, and alarm management carried out by trained officers, you can be confident your sites are protected and ready for business.

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    What's at risk

    Opening and closing premises can create unnecessary risk, responsibility, and operational pressure

    Ensuring premises are opened and secured correctly is essential, but it can place additional demands on business owners, facilities teams, and employees. Whether it's unlocking a building before trading begins, setting alarms at the end of the day, or carrying out security checks, these tasks take time and require consistency. When procedures vary between individuals or sites, important steps can be missed, increasing the risk of theft, damage, unauthorised access, and operational disruption.

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    How we help

    We take responsibility for opening and securing your premises

    Our professional locks and security service removes the burden of opening and closing sites from business owners and employees. SIA-licensed officers attend at agreed times to lock and unlock premises, conduct internal and external security checks, and activate or deactivate alarms in line with your requirements. Every visit follows a consistent process and is supported by real-time reporting, giving you visibility of completed tasks and any issues identified on-site. 
     
    Whether you operate a single location or a nationwide portfolio, our service can be tailored to your opening hours, security procedures, and operational needs. We help businesses maintain a reliable and consistent approach to premises security 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

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    Benefits

    Why professional locks and security matters for your people and your business

    Consistent opening and closing procedures
    Every visit follows an agreed process, helping ensure your premises are opened, checked, and secured consistently across all locations.
    Reduce the burden on your team
    We take responsibility for opening, closing, and securing your premises, allowing your team to focus on their day-to-day roles.
    Enhanced premises protection
    Internal and external security checks help identify potential issues before they become larger security concerns.
    Reliable alarm management
    Our officers activate and deactivate alarms as part of your agreed opening and closing procedures, helping ensure systems are managed correctly.
    Real-time visibility and reporting
    Detailed reports keep you informed of completed visits and any issues identified on site.
    Flexible support for every location
    Whether you operate one site or many, our service adapts to your operational and security requirements.

    Build your solution

    Combine professional locks and security with other services to build your solution

    Professional locks and security is one part of protecting your premises. By combining it with other Securitas services, we can build a tailored security solution that fits your sites, operational requirements, and security risks. Together, these services can be combined into a custom-made solution for your organisation.

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    Keyholding
    Professional locks and security works seamlessly alongside keyholding. Securely managed keys can be made available to authorised Securitas officers, enabling scheduled lock and unlock visits to be carried out efficiently and consistently. Together, these services help simplify site access while supporting the secure management of your premises.
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    Alarm monitoring
    Combining professional locks and security with alarm monitoring helps provide protection both during and outside scheduled opening and closing visits. While our officers securely open and lock premises, alarm monitoring helps ensure potential security incidents can be identified and escalated quickly, helping maintain protection around the clock.
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    Alarm response
    When alarms activate unexpectedly, rapid action can be critical. By combining professional locks and security with alarm response, businesses gain access to trained officers who can attend site, investigate activations, and take appropriate action. Together, these services help reduce disruption and strengthen incident management.
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    On-site Security
    For locations that require a permanent security presence, on-site security can provide an additional layer of protection. While professional locks and security help ensure premises are opened and secured correctly at the start and end of the day, on-site officers can support security, safety, and operational requirements throughout business hours.
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      Know

      Live reporting of all events keeps you in the know on the MySecuritas database. Each action is logged, so any events requiring escalation have a paper trail, and you’re always kept informed.

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      Report

      Pull data, create reports, share with stakeholders and measure your return on investment, all from one intuitive platform.

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      Learn

      See key trends, spot patterns, and find areas for improvement with useful statistics. With MySecuritas, you can use what you’ve learned to make your organisation’s security even better.

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      Control

      Keep your team updated, control who has access to your site, order additional services and support. With MySecuritas, you can act quickly, plan ahead and keep everything running smoothly.

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      • FAQs

        Frequently asked questions on professional locks and security

        Still have questions about professional locks and security? We've answered some of the most common queries below to help you understand how the service works and how it can help secure your premises.

      Need support securing your premises?

      Our security experts can help you create a reliable and consistent approach to opening, securing, and managing your sites. Whether you operate a single location or a nationwide portfolio, we’ll help you find a right solution for your business.

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