Security experts in Essex
We are an Essex security firm offering several security services to companies across the county, from manned guarding to event security in Essex, Harwich and more.
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Why choose us
We are proud to be able to serve the historic and beautiful county of Essex in places such as Braintree, Maldon and Harwich. As a leading company in the security sector, our highly qualified team has what it takes to provide effective and affordable security services across this vast county. We use our experience and professionalism to help businesses receive tailored security solutions. Stage Security can offer venue security, alarm response, mobile patrols, event security and manned guarding in Essex.
We’ve worked with various clients throughout Essex to support them and their business security needs. Our Essex security guards are flexible in their operations and possess the experience required to deal with all sorts of circumstances, no matter the scope, sector or environment. We will ensure that every single aspect receives the thorough attention it deserves. As an SIA-approved security firm, by partnering with Stage Security, you will receive a range of benefits and will only receive the very best services in the market. We are confident in our ability to meet the security requirements of your Essex business.
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Do you operate a venue in Essex, such as a nightclub, pub or conference centre? Then look no further than Stage Security for your venue security needs. Our door supervisors are SIA-licensed and have what it takes to keep guests happy and safe.
Have you taken steps to ensure your premises are protected by an alarm system? Alarms act as a deterrent as well as informing relevant authorities of an active situation. When an alarm is triggered, we will attend and safely bring the situation to a sensible conclusion.
If you are planning to host an upcoming event, it's essential that you keep your attendees, employees and the general public safe from external threats. With Essex event security, we make sure that Essex events are protected every step of the way with professional planning and execution.
Our flexible Essex manned guarding service ensures that business premises are protected at all hours. Our security guards will regularly patrol your site, particularly at night, helping to maintain a visible presence and acting when suspicious activity is detected.
Businesses are more at risk during the twilight hours, which is why you should look to enhance your on-site security. With Stage Security's mobile patrols service, companies in Essex are protected with regular patrols and a rapid security response when it's needed most.
Are you planning to run a festival in the Essex region? Then we have you covered! Our security specialists are highly experienced in this area having supported small to large festivals, from live music performances to cultural showpieces. Let's get started on your festival security needs.
We recognise the importance of safely transporting cash from one site to another, which is why we offer a professional cash in transit security solution. With this CIT security service, we ensure the safe collection and delivery of cash in car parks, shops, licensed premises and more.
Is your Essex business protected against fire risks and compliant with health and safety laws? Our 24/7 fire safety management service provides continuous monitoring to detect potentially hazardous incidents and bring them under control promptly. We are fully trained in escalation processes, alerts and evacuation procedures.
Ensure seamless entry and secure lock-up of your Essex site with our locking & unlocking service. Our team takes the burden off your keyholders by arriving at the planned time, verifying personnel, unlocking the facility, and securing the premises. This service is an ideal solution for schools, law firms, office buildings, and more.
Our concierge security service combines a welcoming front-of-house presence with dependable protection. From apartments and student accommodation to office buildings across Essex, our experienced team ensures smooth access management, efficient visitor screening, and exceptional customer service.
With gatehouse security, we can deliver a robust first line of defence for sites across Essex, including logistics hubs, distribution centres, and dock facilities. Our highly trained officers manage vehicle checks, verify visitors, and maintain accurate site records. We help prevent unauthorised access while ensuring the smooth and secure flow of people and goods.
Through void property inspections, we protect vacant buildings from unauthorised access, vandalism, theft, and deterioration. Our officers carry out regular patrols, monitor entry points, and report issues such as damage, leaks, fire risks, or signs of attempted intrusion. We provide clear records and prompt escalation, helping keep empty sites secure and controlled.
What our clients say about us
As a leading regional 24/7 security provider, we ensure every member of our team is fully SIA-licensed, highly trained, and prepared to deliver the highest standards of protection. Our commitment to robust quality processes ensures our clients benefit from consistent, reliable, and professional service at all times.
As a local security company, we take pride in offering a personalised approach backed by industry-leading standards. We work closely with each client to understand their needs, ensuring our solutions are tailored, effective, and delivered with care.
Our reliability, integrity, and meticulous planning make us one of the region’s most trusted security providers, being well-equipped to meet your requirements and safeguard your business and assets.
"Stage took the time to understand our business requirements and plans for growth. It was clear that they were the best security provider to partner with our business as we looked to expand in the UK and region of Suffolk. The services Stage has delivered to our business since the start of 2022 have helped ensure our site, staff and property is always protected."
— Sheng Li, FDS Corporation
"We have used Stage security since the beginning of 2022 and have found them to be personable and responsive to our questions and needs regarding a broad range of events. Offering appropriate security personnel to suit each event is key to us, and the team at Stage have always delivered."
— Jonathan Senior, Wherstead Park
"We have been working with Stage Security for a few years now and have always found their service to be very reliable and professional. We would certainly recommend them to other clients."
— Josie Stone, Beyond the Box Student
"The guys were amazing! Super friendly, fully capable, and highly visual. They took onboard our specific instructions, and we're nice to all that attended. Everyone at the event was very complimentary of the guys. I've recommended stage to several people based on this experience already."
— Councillor Ruman Muhith, Ipswich Borough Council
"We are very pleased with the level of service provided and look forward to continuing our partnership with them moving forward."
— Elmstead Place, Yugo
"Stage Security has been an invaluable partner in safeguarding our Ipswich office. Their professionalism and prompt response times consistently reassure us and allow us to focus on our core operations. Since partnering with Stage, we’ve seen a marked improvement in service quality and reliability. We confidently recommend them as a trusted, first-choice security provider."
— Birketts LLP
"I wanted to pass on a compliment for the security team working at the Regent on the 27th Feb: Another amazing security team- Allen, Kelly and Keira. They were proactive at the start helping to hand out wristbands to customers and putting smiles on people’s faces. Great customer service!"
— House Manager, Ipswich Regent Theatre
"Thank you to your two guys who were patrolling Christchurch Park today. They were very friendly and approachable. They took time to speak to the young people who were enjoying being in the park. As a parent it is very reassuring that they are in the park, and if there is any problems people know that they can approach them and they are there to help!"
— Lisa Cooper
"May I take this opportunity to say thank you, it has been a pleasure dealing with you and the company. Also, we all wanted to pass on our personal thanks to David who was such a nice person and he did such a good job giving us such peace of mind (and a much needed break every night after such long days!)."
— Katrina Robertson, Whitton Parish
"Kieran was the best front-of-house SIA security staff member we have worked with for years. He was attentive in what was going on, helpful and approachable with the customers. The little jobs I often have to remind staff to do just happened without prompt, he wasn't in a rush to leave for his later job, and he wasn't constantly on his phone in front of the customers."
— Shaun Whymark, Ipswich Regent Theatre
"I would like to thank Adam Howes and his team for their work and support at Suffolk Pride 2019. They brought their professional expertise and clear understanding of our needs to our event. They understood and delivered our objectives for the day in a proficient and skilled manner whilst carrying out their role."
— Suffolk Pride
"Thank you and to your team so much for Wednesday. You really were superstars and I can’t thank you enough for all your help and support. From the word 'go' you were all so professional and just got on doing what you do best."
— Sarah Shinnie, Suffolk District Council
"A very big thank you to you and your staff for a successful event (Stowmarket Christmas Fayre) that was held yesterday (28th Nov 2021). Your staff were exemplary, actively engaging with members of the public, reinforcing the road closure and also alerting myself and other Town Council staff to potential issues of concern. Thank you once again."
— Michael Marriott, Stowmarket Town Council
"I wanted to say a big thank you and well done to the security who worked here last night, especially Steph and Karl. We had a first aid incident which involved a lady fainting. Steph was very quickly on the scene and took a lot of control of what was happening."
— Mark Wright, Operations Manager, The Apex
"I wanted to write to say how brilliant your two security guards were at the school ball. They were the best we have had. They were friendly and professional, worked the whole time and were very observant with regards to the behaviour of our students; they were proactive about stepping in when required."
— Mrs Isobel Tyndale-Brown, Woodbridge School
"We held a music festival at our Holiday Park for over 3000 people, guests and owners. Hiring Stage Security was a simple process, from start to finish with professional care and regular communication throughout the whole preparation time before the event."
— Kelly Evans, The Orchards Holiday Village
Our security company has delivered professional protection services for businesses, venues, and organisations across Essex. Below are a few examples of successful projects completed by our team.
We deliver professional locking up and alarming, mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response, and ad-hoc manned guarding to one of East Anglia's top-rated law firms. Our team provides trustworthy and professional security solutions that consistently deliver on the clients' requirements. These services have helped ease the burden and reliance on operational and site staff, both during and outside of working hours, and have significantly increased the site's security.
Our event security team ensured the successful running of multiple events at Wherstead Park, a Grade-II listed Georgian mansion nestled in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. It is one of East Anglia's most popular and versatile venues for weddings, conferences, events, parties and filming. In addition to being the headquarters for the Co-op Group, it houses many other businesses on-site.
Ipswich’s annual Music in the Park festival (also known as Ipswich Music Day) takes place on the first Sunday of July each year. One of the largest, free, one-day music events in the country, it is held at Christchurch Park. Stage Security was approached by the organisers and asked to provide on-site security. The organisers wanted to develop a robust site security plan that would minimise public risk and make provision for issues such as lost persons/property, first aid, and potential access by emergency service vehicles.
Launched in 2014, The Women's Tour is an international team cycling competition that covers almost 600km (370 miles) over five stages on consecutive days. Our brief was to provide safe start and finish conditions for the racers, a task that entailed working in 10 towns across East Anglia. We developed effective, location-specific crowd-control strategies and created secure areas for vehicles, bicycles, and competitors before and after each stage.
The Riverside Centre is a popular licensed venue in Chelmsford, offering a variety of events and leisure pursuits. We provide effective door supervision and venue security consultancy.
Back in 2012, in readiness for the London Olympics, a variety of athletes, celebrities and ordinary citizens carried the Olympic Torch the length of Britain. It passed through Ipswich on 5th July, watched by an estimated 75,000 spectators. Ahead of the event, the organisers contacted Stage Security and asked us to provide a security plan for the route through the town and into the neighbouring park. They also required support on the day, helping to manage crowds and keep both the torch and the runners safe.
