To ensure only the finest guards are provided to our customers, we ourselves at Westguard Security select, recruit and train all our staff. We have a qualified trainer to British Standard 7499 within our company, certified by The International Security Association (IPSA), who promote the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct in the security industry.

Criminal Conviction Checks

All our staff are security checked for criminal convictions in accordance with the data protection act to ensure the are suitable candidates to be employed within the security industry. This procedure is carried via Disclosure Scotland who are in partnership with The Scottish Criminal Records Office.

All our guards are trained and prepared to respond to emergency situations, as we at Westguard Security place great emphasis not only on our rigorous initial training programmes but throughout the career of the guards.

By investing in continuous training and development programmes our guards are specially trained to resolve delicate situations and handle sensitive negotiations while maintaining full control in an up most professional manner.
Our emphasis on communication skills continues to produce positive and effective results.

In-house training can also be provided by Westguard Security to enable your employees to be proactive in the prevention of crime. Training takes place within the fully equipped and modernised Atrium Centre, and opportunities are available for your own staff to achieve approved certificates.

Atrium Centre, where training takes place

Our Professionalism

As a certified member of the BSIA it is an essential requirement for us to comply

to their meticulous and stringent standards. An annual inspection is carried out

throughout our organisation to ensure staffing, management, work practices and

training are of an acceptable level in accordance with British Standards 7499.

Premises thoroughly examining all company records and staff. This ensures

policies and procedures are in effect and being observed.

Westguard Security is a quality assured company registered to BS EN ISO 9001/

2000 standards, providing you with quality and distinction, giving you the confidence

to deal with us.

Confidentiality is first and foremost guaranteed to our customers.

To maintain the ultimate professional image fully uniformed guards are supplied

as well as plain clothed guards if required.

Upon request we can also supply a guard with full First Aid training.

All our staff are fully supervised through radio contact via our fully manned 24

hour control room plus regular supervisory visits, therefore, in the case of an

emergency total back up is provided.

In addition to the above we can install the most up-to-date electronic clocking

system recording the guards movement throughout the tour of duty to ensure all

checking procedures are carried out by the guard, giving guaranteed patrol cover.

A comprehensive change over between guard's is implemented at all sites.

Full and accurate incident and daily/weekly/monthly reports are produced for all

our customers keeping them fully aware of security procedures.

Staff Training

All our staff are fully trained by our own licensed and qualified training officer, to BS7499 standards. Our rigorous induction course for security personnel is designed in accordance with British Standard BS7499:2002 & BS7984:2001.

Course Syllabus

To ensure all 37 areas are covered and clearly understood our outline syllabus for training consists of:

..1. Introduction, Role and Duties of Security Personnel
..2. General Duties
..3. Reporting
..4. Patrolling
..5. Fire Safety
..6. Civil and Criminal Law
..7. Major Incidents
..8. Relevant Electronic Devices
..9. Health and Safety
10. Written Assessment
11. Administration