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Security Services Derby
- The SIA’s #1 Ranked Security Company, Five Years Running
- Derby-Based Officers For Rapid, Professional Deployment Across The East Midlands
- Bespoke Packages For Derby’s Advanced Manufacturing, Retail, & Events Landscape
- 24/7/365 Coverage, Centrally Coordinated Through Our National Operations Centre
- Request A Free, No-Obligation Quote From Our In-House Expert Team
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- The SIA’s #1 Ranked Security Company, Five Years Running
- Derby-Based Officers For Rapid, Professional Deployment Across The East Midlands
- Bespoke Packages For Derby’s Advanced Manufacturing, Retail, & Events Landscape
- 24/7/365 Coverage, Centrally Coordinated Through Our National Operations Centre
- Request A Free, No-Obligation Quote From Our In-House Expert Team
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SIA-Licensed Security Guards & Mobile Patrols In Derby
Derby’s concentration of high-value sites like the world headquarters of Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace, along with a busy city-centre economy and events calendar, sets stringent requirements that professional security services in Derby have to meet.
Our security guards and mobile patrol services are available quickly across the entire city. Static security guarding provides a visible deterrent for high-footfall retailers like those at Derbion Shopping Centre and the Cathedral Quarter. Mobile security guarding and patrols offer wider detection and prevention coverage for commercial and industrial units, such as those near the A38 and A50 corridors.
As an SIA-approved contractor, we map every deployment to your sector, whether that’s retail, logistics or manufacturing, with locally based SIA-licensed officers who are vetted to the highest BS7858 standards and know the area they work in so they can respond to incidents faster. All deployments are coordinated 24/7/365 through our National Operations Centre, which, combined with our SIA-licensed guards, gives us an average officer-on-site response time of just 30 minutes.
NSI Gold-Accredited CCTV & Technology-Led Security In Derby
Our security technology packages meet the highest benchmarks the security industry sets. All CCTV installation and engineering work is carried out to NSI Gold standards, and our access control and intruder alarm systems are accredited to Paxton Gold level. Every CCTV and electronic security system we install in Derby is designed from your site plans and specific risk profile to work either as a standalone security measure or to supplement manned guarding.
Either way, CCTV monitoring runs 24/7 through our National Operations Centre, which deploys security officers immediately in the event of an alarm activation. For a permanent installation, that might mean a monitored network for a retail unit in the city centre or an intruder alarm system for a manufacturing facility near Pride Park.
If you don’t have a power supply, our solar CCTV towers, VPOD visually verified intruder alarms and ProEyez AI-assisted perimeter detection all connect to our NOC through a worldwide SIM. Every system is deployable at short notice, which suits the active construction across the Becketwell regeneration scheme and the wider development pipeline around the city.
Licensed Event Security Services In Derby
Derby’s event infrastructure has grown sharply, and alongside it has seen demand for licensed event security services in the city, thanks to the opening of the 3,500-capacity Vaillant Live, the 5,000-seater Derby Arena, and the ever-popular Pride Park Stadium.
Venues at that scale need event security planned and resourced properly. That’s particularly true given that Martyn’s Law is now on the statute books, with compliance expected for qualifying premises from its 2027 rollout.
ProFM Group already operates to that standard. Our event security teams hold current SIA licences while senior teams receive extensive, ongoing training in areas like crowd management, conflict de-escalation and WAVE (Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement) practices.
Whatever type of event you’re hosting, we cover the full lifecycle, including initial risk assessments and security planning through ticket verification, bag checks, crowd management, car park control and post-event demobilisation.
What Security Services Do We Provide?
Security Officers
Fully trained, SIA-licensed static guards for the retail, corporate, manufacturing and logistics businesses across Derby. All officers are locally based and vetted to BS7858 standards.
Mobile Patrol Services
Scheduled and reactive patrol coverage for larger sites, multi-building estates or the commercial premises spread across Pride Park and the city’s industrial hotspots.
Key Holding Services
SIA-licensed key holding and alarm response, with an officer attending your premises in just 30 minutes on average. A cost-effective option for Derby’s SMEs and independent operators.
Concierge Officers
Client-facing concierge security suited to the city’s corporate high-fliers and professional services sector. Officers combine a friendly, front-of-house manner with SIA-licensed protection.
Canine Handlers
NASDU-accredited canine security services providing a heightened level of deterrence and detection for industrial premises, logistics yards and isolated sites on the city’s edge.
Waking Watch Services
Where fire safety risk must be managed through a physical watch, our FSE and NFCC-compliant Waking Watch is available 24/7/365, with rapid officer deployment.
CCTV Monitoring & Installations
NSI Gold-accredited, AI-assisted CCTV systems, designed and installed with continuous monitoring by our own team through our NOC.
Temporary Security Systems
For construction sites and premises without fixed infrastructure, solar CCTV towers, VPOD intruder alarm systems and ProEyez AI perimeter detection offer an ideal temporary solution.
Our Client Success Stories
See how we’ve been able to support some of Derby's major enterprises, and what that might mean for your partnership with ProFM Group.
Buzz Group
ProFM's UK coverage, high degree of flexibility and experienced senior team have resulted in an excellent level of support across our events. Their approach and drive to really understand our events and the type of team they need to deploy at each venue has ensured that our customers and teams truly have a security team that have their safety and security at the forefront of their approach.
Buzz Group Case Study
Women's Aid
ProFM provides security for our organisation, in particular a site which needs 24hr cover. The officers are all fantastic, providing professionalism. There are times where additional cover is needed e.g 2 officers or additional hours, where ProFM is contacted and they are able to accommodate requests with immediate effect.
Women's Aid Case Study
Equip Outdoor Technologies
ProFM have always provided an excellent security service. They help tailor a package that fits your requirements, suggest changes and improvements and always make themselves available to speak to. Their officers provide a professional service, they present themselves well and ensure their duties are carried out in a timely manner. Simon organises regular catch up meetings to help understand any problems that they could help with and gives any updates on company changes. I would highly recommend ProFM, we are grateful to have Simon looking after our best interests.
Fifty Five Hospitality
First off, can I just say the two officers you sent out to us - what a credit to the company! They have been so polite and outstanding in what we required. Thank you!
Why Choose ProFM Group?
Choosing ProFM Group as your security company in Derby means working with a professional team that builds every package based on a full assessment of your site, sector and risk profile.
Tailored Security Solutions
Every one of our security solutions is drawn from your own site plans and a full risk assessment, then matched to the services your premises actually needs.
Licensed Security Professionals
Every officer we deploy across Derby is licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and fully vetted to BS7858 standard. As an SIA-approved contractor, we hold our team to the highest standards.
Rapid Response Service
Locally-based officers, coordinated through our National Operations Centre, give us an average response time of 30 minutes across the Derby area.
An Evolving Partnership
As your premises, headcount, or threat profile changes, we scale and adapt around you. We work as a long-term security partner for our clients rather than a service provider.
Strong Deterrent To Criminals
A visible uniformed officer is one of the most cost-effective forms of crime prevention available. Our officers are on hand to act as that first line of defence.
An Expansive Security Catalogue
Over 30 years in the security industry, we’ve built a portfolio of security solutions spanning manned guarding, CCTV installation and monitoring, key holding, and specialist services like canine handlers.
What Sectors Do We Work With?
Manufacturing & Industrial Security
Derby’s advanced manufacturing base needs industrial security that matches it. We provide mobile patrols, canine handlers, access control and permanent or temporary CCTV.
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Retail Security
Retail businesses require a combination of deterrence and detection from both manned and technology-based security. Our retail security services pair static guarding with monitored CCTV built for high-footfall environments.
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Construction Site Security
Our construction security covers round-the-clock manned guarding, mobile patrols or temporary security technology solutions, like solar CCTV towers, that are well-suited to active developments such as the Becketwell scheme and Infinity Park.
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Logistics & Distribution Security
Derby sits on the A38 and A50, close to the M1 and East Midlands Airport. Our logistics and distribution security provides access control, gatehouse security, overnight guarding and manned mobile patrols throughout the day and night.
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Corporate & Office Security
Concierge-led guarding, access control and CCTV for Derby's emerging corporates and central HQs and across the city’s professional services sector.
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Hospitality & Events Security
SIA-licensed door supervisors, crowd management and patrols for Derby’s licensed venues and the city’s growing events calendar at Vaillant Live and Derby Arena.
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Education Security
Purpose-built education security for large campuses like the University of Derby and the city’s colleges. All deployments can include DBS-checked static officers, biometric access control and AI-augmented CCTV that provides reassurance without intimidation.
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Vacant Property Security
Transitional development sites and vacant property pose many risks from both a trespass and liability perspective. Our manned guarding and temporary security packages prevent incidents and protect your investment.
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Still unsure whether ProFM Group is the security company Derby businesses can rely on? We've been providing security services for many years. Here are some of the questions our in-house experts are asked most often.
Still got a Question?Yes. Our network of locally-based officers across Derby can mobilise quickly. In most cases, we can have SIA-licensed personnel on site the same day. Whether you’ve been let down by another provider, have a sudden gap in cover, or need a response to a fast-moving incident, we can act without compromising on standards.
Our average officer-on-site response time across Derby is 30 minutes. That’s supported by our locally-based officers and real-time coordination through our National Operations Centre, which operates 24/7/365. For technology deployments, our NOC can also issue an immediate audio warning and escalate to the emergency services where needed.
ProFM Group is the SIA’s #1-ranked security company in the UK, a position held for five consecutive years. We’re also a member of the ACS Pacesetters, the top 15% of SIA-approved contractors. Our CCTV installations are certified to NSI Gold standards, access control and intruder alarm systems are accredited to Paxton Gold level. We are also Constructionline Gold-accredited and SafeContractor-approved.
Yes our East Midlands Security Services expand outside of Derby including Leicester Security Services, Security guards in Northampton or security services in Nottingham.
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Derby’s Key Crime Statistics
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Drug Offences Up 81% Over Three Years
Derby’s rate of drug crime has seen a concerning steady increase of 81% in the last three years alone, placing it at almost double the national average.
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Public Order Offences At 1.83 Times The National Average
Derby’s public order crime rate is the highest-ranking offence category against the national average, calculated from 3,288 reports logged by Derbyshire Police over the last year.
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Weapon Possession Up 20% In Three Years
Possession of weapons offences in Derby are 1.71 times the national average and up 20% over three years.
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