Glasgow security services
SIA licensed officers for events, venues, construction sites and commercial premises across Glasgow, with a tailored quotation and security plan for each site.
Glasgow businesses, venues and event organisers need SIA licensed officers they can rely on from the first shift. On Guard Security is a security company covering Glasgow, with SIA licensed officers providing security guards, event security, door supervisors and construction site security across the city. We learn about your site and requirements, then provide a tailored quotation and security plan. Most enquiries get a written quote within 24 hours.
Glasgow sites range from city centre offices to industrial estates on the M8, and each needs its own kind of cover. Our security services in Glasgow include:
A local track record matters when you are choosing who to put on your site. On Guard Security works in Glasgow regularly on events and commercial contracts. We provided full site security for Spooktacular Glasgow through the whole of October, with thousands of attendees, and put more than 12 staff into Clydeside Christmas Village on South Street in 2025, led by a Security Team Manager and a Security Operations Manager. Outside the city we have secured Irvine Marymass and Kirkintilloch Big Weekend.
"Dean and his staff are always professional, reliable and well-presented at every event. They handle situations calmly and confidently, while also staying approachable and respectful to guests and staff. Dean provides us with peace of mind knowing our events are in such capable hands. His communication is always excellent, and he goes above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for dependable, high-quality security services!"Lauren Napier, MT Attractions (organisers of Spooktacular Glasgow), verified 5-star Google review.
Every site is different. Tell us about yours and we will send a tailored quotation and plan.
Premises in Glasgow sit everywhere from the city centre to the industrial estates on the edge of town. Our cover runs across the whole city: the city centre and Merchant City, the West End and Finnieston, the SEC and Hydro area on the Clyde waterfront, the Southside, the East End, and the industrial estates along the M8 and M74.
For commercial premises, that includes areas such as Buchanan Street, the Merchant City, the International Financial Services District, Hillington Park and the out-of-town business parks, where clients use front of house, reception, access control and static guarding officers. Outside the city, see our security services across Scotland's central belt.
When a shift falls through or an incident happens, you need officers on site quickly. WhatsApp is the fastest route for urgent requests: +44 7348 955836. We supply last minute and emergency security guards in Glasgow alongside planned work.
For ongoing work, we can supply permanent officers, rotating 24/7 teams, or evenings and weekends only, set out in your tailored quotation and security plan.
A security contract only works when the officers understand the site. Every job starts with a walk of the site: the layout, entry and exit points, how people move through it and where pressure builds. The team is then built for that site, from radio controllers, spotters and patrol staff to stewards, supervisors and response teams.
Shifts are supervised, you get a named On Guard liaison, and we keep the same team on your site wherever we can.
On Guard Security Solutions Ltd is registered in Scotland, company number SC835457, and has 65+ security personnel, all SIA licensed. Founder and Director Dean Waters has over 15 years in the security industry, covering licensed premises, large-scale events, loss prevention and close protection. In Fife, the company staffed Kirkcaldy Links Market 2026 with 30+ officers over six days and 350,000+ visitors, and it ran without major incidents.
Coverage
Examples of where we work. If your location is not listed, get in touch.
FAQs
Most Glasgow deployments by On Guard Security are within 2 to 4 hours, and often within 60 to 90 minutes for genuine emergencies, depending on location. There is a 24/7 emergency line, and WhatsApp on +44 7348 955836 is the fastest way to reach us.
Yes. Every On Guard officer holds an SIA licence. Front line licence holders must wear their licence where it can be seen while working, and you can check any licence on the SIA public register at gov.uk/check-a-private-security-licence.
We do not publish rates. The price depends on the type of officer and training needed (a close protection or CCTV-licensed officer costs more than an event steward), the number of officers, the hours, the location and the notice given. Overnight and holiday shifts may carry a surcharge. Quotes are free and tailored to your site.
Contact us by WhatsApp or email and tell us about your location or locations and what you need covered. We learn about the site and your requirements, then send a tailored quotation with a security plan or loss prevention plan, whichever fits.
Do you have premises, a site or an event in Glasgow that needs SIA licensed officers?
Get in touch on WhatsApp or email us today to receive a tailored quotation and security plan.
Google reviews
"Dean and his staff are always professional, reliable and well-presented at every event. They handle situations calmly and confidently, while also staying approachable and respectful to guests and staff."
"No matter the location, whether it is Larbert, Troon, Aberdeen, Livingston, Bathgate, Inverness, Shetland, Stornoway or anywhere in between, the standard of service is always professional, reliable and well organised."
"Working alongside their team is always an absolute pleasure. Their staff is highly trained, incredibly reliable, and handles event operations with the utmost composure."
"After the first day Dean pointed out a potential security risk which I was not aware of. He also came to the site several times to check if everything is ok."
"Dean and his team are professional, reliable, well-presented, and understand the fairground and attractions industry extremely well."
"Absolutely fantastic service from the team at on guard needed last minute security and they were spot on 10/10"
"Dean and his team have been excellent. Flexible, professional and clearly understand the best approach to each individual situation."
"As an SIA-certified Close Protection specialist, his strategic preparation was spot on, and the subsequent execution left nothing to be desired."
"Dean is always a great asset in the team and his staff all align with our values of delivering above and beyond service."
"We use On guard for many of our events around Scotland. There a great bunch of guys & gals with great management and knowledge of licensing and policies."
Learn about us
A Scottish event and site security company with more than 65 SIA licensed personnel, led by founder Dean Waters, who has over 15 years in the security industry. We work across Edinburgh, Glasgow, the central belt and beyond, for events, commercial sites, construction and private clients.
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Contact us
Tell us your location or locations, dates and what you need covered. We will learn about your requirements and send a written quotation and security plan, usually within 24 hours.
Or call +44 7348 955836 · dean@onguardsecurity.uk