School & university security services
SECURICO provides SIA-licensed education security — officers trained to safeguard pupils, students and staff across schools, colleges and university campuses, managing access, safeguarding and out-of-hours protection, backed by a 24/7 control room.
Licensed officers across England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Licensed events need SIA door supervisors — we'll quote those separately.
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★★★★★5.0SECURICO provides SIA-licensed security guard services for the schools & universities sector, covering manned guarding, mobile patrols, gatehouse and access control, key holding and event cover — UK-wide. Officers are vetted to BS 7858 and backed by a 24/7 operations centre.
From a single gate officer to a managed team across a multi-building university campus.
Education settings have to be open and welcoming yet tightly controlled — a genuine tension when the people inside are children and young adults. The risks span unauthorised access during the day, safeguarding concerns, conflict at gates and events, and the theft, vandalism and trespass that hit empty campuses overnight and through holidays. SECURICO supplies officers who understand that environment: DBS-checked, safeguarding-aware, and trained to be a reassuring presence rather than an intimidating one. We manage controlled entrances and visitor sign-in, patrol grounds and car parks, secure labs, IT suites and student accommodation, and provide holiday and out-of-hours cover when sites are most exposed. We cover primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities and student halls. Every officer is SIA-licensed, BS 7858 vetted and DBS-checked — and backed by our 24/7 control room.
Security guard services the schools & universities sector trusts
SECURICO provides professional security guard services for the schools & universities sector — manned guarding, mobile patrols, gatehouse cover and key holding, built around the risks specific to your sites and backed by a round-the-clock operations centre. We shape every contract to the setting rather than dropping in a generic guard.
Every SECURICO officer is directly employed, holds a valid SIA licence and is vetted to the BS 7858 British screening standard — never subcontracted. That means the standard you're promised is the standard that turns up, whether you need a single overnight officer or a managed team across multiple sites.
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Open and welcoming, safe and controlled
Schools and campuses must be welcoming yet secure. Our DBS-checked, safeguarding-aware officers manage access and protect young people without making a site feel like a fortress.
The schools & universities settings we protect
Across the schools & universities sector, SECURICO provides security guard services for every kind of setting. We tailor the cover — and the officer — to the site.
Trained, vetted and directly employed
The officer on your site is the whole service. Every SECURICO guard holds a current SIA front-line licence, is screened to the BS 7858 standard, and is employed directly by us — not subcontracted.
SIA Licensed
Every officer holds a valid front line SIA licence, verified before deployment.
BS 7858 Vetted
Full background and employment screening to the British security standard, on every single officer.
Trained & Uniformed
Professional, presentable officers trained to represent your site and handle incidents calmly.
Directly Employed
Recruited and managed by SECURICO — never subcontracted, so accountability stays with us.
Trusted by the businesses we protect
★★★★★"Friendly officers, impressive attention to detail, and a team that always responds quickly when we need extra cover. Excellent guard services overall."
Aidy Gooner · Google review★★★★★"After trying a few other firms, SECURICO has been the only one that actually follows instructions properly. Our shop in Roath feels much more secure now, and the cover has been reliable every single shift."
Hamza Lakali · Google review★★★★★"For our Caerphilly manufacturing facility, SECURICO have provided unarmed officers who demonstrate exceptional diligence. Their ability to supply coverage at a moment's notice has made them an invaluable partner."
Hamo · Google review★★★★★"Our warehouse operation engaged SECURICO for unarmed security coverage and the service has been exceptional. Their responsiveness to urgent deployment requests and the attentiveness of their officers show real professionalism."
Ahmed Regiaa · Google review★★★★★"Dependable, quick to respond, and very detail-oriented."
Leo · Google review★★★★★"Helpful with customers, super observant, and the office replies within minutes even on weekends. Proper responsive guard services."
Laila · Google review★★★★★"Their unarmed guards arrive prepared, stay focused, and handle guests respectfully. The best part? Their rapid response whenever we need last-minute adjustments. Top-tier guard services."
Bassam Almeshhedani · Google review★★★★★"Responds instantly and handles short-notice cover without hesitation. Highly dependable."
Ahmed · Google review★★★★★"Their attention to detail is noticeable, and their responsiveness, especially during short-notice requests, sets them apart from every previous provider we've used."
Pedrito Rodriguez · Google review★★★★★"Thoroughly impressed with the professionalism and dedication of SECURICO. Would definitely recommend."
Mido · Google review★★★★★"Fantastic."
Koka · Google review★★★★★"Friendly officers, impressive attention to detail, and a team that always responds quickly when we need extra cover. Excellent guard services overall."
Aidy Gooner · Google review★★★★★"After trying a few other firms, SECURICO has been the only one that actually follows instructions properly. Our shop in Roath feels much more secure now, and the cover has been reliable every single shift."
Hamza Lakali · Google review★★★★★"For our Caerphilly manufacturing facility, SECURICO have provided unarmed officers who demonstrate exceptional diligence. Their ability to supply coverage at a moment's notice has made them an invaluable partner."
Hamo · Google review★★★★★"Our warehouse operation engaged SECURICO for unarmed security coverage and the service has been exceptional. Their responsiveness to urgent deployment requests and the attentiveness of their officers show real professionalism."
Ahmed Regiaa · Google review★★★★★"Dependable, quick to respond, and very detail-oriented."
Leo · Google review★★★★★"Helpful with customers, super observant, and the office replies within minutes even on weekends. Proper responsive guard services."
Laila · Google review★★★★★"Their unarmed guards arrive prepared, stay focused, and handle guests respectfully. The best part? Their rapid response whenever we need last-minute adjustments. Top-tier guard services."
Bassam Almeshhedani · Google review★★★★★"Responds instantly and handles short-notice cover without hesitation. Highly dependable."
Ahmed · Google review★★★★★"Their attention to detail is noticeable, and their responsiveness, especially during short-notice requests, sets them apart from every previous provider we've used."
Pedrito Rodriguez · Google review★★★★★"Thoroughly impressed with the professionalism and dedication of SECURICO. Would definitely recommend."
Mido · Google review★★★★★"Fantastic."
Koka · Google reviewGuarding services for the schools & universities sector
A single overnight officer or a managed multi-site contract — we build the cover around your schools & universities operation.
Controlled entrance & visitor management
Reported through clear, auditable shift records.
Campus & grounds patrols
Deployed on assignment instructions written for your site.
Safeguarding-aware officers
Delivered by SIA-licensed, directly-employed officers.
Event & exam security
Built into a single contract with one point of contact.
Holiday & out-of-hours cover
Backed by our 24/7 control room and verified patrols.
CCTV monitoring
Scaled up or down as your requirement changes.
Not sure which mix you need? Get a quote and we'll shape it around your sites.
Security for related sectors
SECURICO protects organisations across every industry. Explore cover built for sectors alongside schools & universities.
Schools & Universities security — your questions answered
The cost depends on the hours of cover, the number of officers, your sites and whether it's a short-term or long-term contract. Rather than a fixed rate, we price each schools & universities contract to the specific requirement so you only pay for the cover you need. Use the instant quote tool on this page or call 029 2002 7527 for a free, no-obligation quote.
Yes. Every SECURICO officer holds a valid front line licence issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), verified before deployment, and is vetted to the BS 7858 British screening standard. Officers are directly employed by us — never subcontracted — and supervised by our 24-hour control room.
We secure the full range of schools & universities settings — including primary & secondary schools, colleges & sixth forms, university campuses, student accommodation, labs & it suites. If your site isn't listed, get in touch and we'll confirm cover and shape a contract around it.
Yes. We provide static manned guarding for sites needing a constant on-site presence, and mobile patrols for lower-risk sites or multiple locations covered on a route. We also offer gatehouse and access control, key holding and alarm response across the schools & universities sector.
Yes. We provide long-term contracts, short-term and temporary cover, and one-off bookings for project peaks, holiday gaps and emergencies. From a single overnight officer to a managed team across multiple schools & universities sites, we build the cover around your needs.
For most sites we can have officers on the ground within 24 hours, with emergency same-day cover available for urgent requirements. Call 029 2002 7527 and we'll confirm availability straight away.