Home Security Guard Services

Home Security Services at a Glance

We can provide residential security guards to be responsible for:

• Monitoring access to your property
• Checking visitors and deliveries
• Carrying out regular patrols
• Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems
• Responding to suspicious activity
• Recording and reporting security incidents
• Protecting valuable assets
• Contacting the police or emergency services when needed
• Providing discreet security around your family and household

The exact responsibilities can be agreed around your property and the level of protection you require.

What Does a Home Security Guard Do?

A home security guard protects a residential property, the people living there and, where required, valuable assets kept on the premises.

Their day-to-day responsibilities will depend on the home environment. On a larger estate, for example, regular patrols and monitoring entrances may form a substantial part of the role. Other families may place more emphasis on CCTV surveillance, visitor access or overnight security.

Typical duties can include:

• Patrolling the property and its grounds
• Monitoring gates, doors and other entry points
• Checking who enters and leaves the property
• Monitoring CCTV and other surveillance tools
• Responding to alarms
• Investigating unusual or suspicious activity
• Keeping records of incidents
• Supporting household security procedures
• Liaising with police and emergency services where necessary
• Protecting vehicles, artwork and other high-value assets

A residential security guard may also act as a visible deterrent to theft and other potential threats.

For many families, discretion is just as important as the physical security of the property. Security personnel working in a private household need to understand boundaries, respect the family's privacy and fit around normal household routines.

What Type of Residential Security Support Do You Need?

There is no single approach to residential security services. The right arrangement depends on your property, family and individual security requirements.

You may need:

• A security guard based at your home during agreed hours
• Overnight or night-shift security
• Regular patrols of a larger property or estate
• Additional protection at particular times
• Security personnel to monitor access and CCTV
• A larger security team for extended or 24-hour cover
• Close protection from an appropriately experienced professional

Some households require a permanent security presence. Others may have specific requirements linked to their location, lifestyle, assets or personal circumstances.

Larger homes may also employ security personnel alongside a household manager and other members of staff. In these cases, responsibilities and communication between different household roles should be agreed from the outset.

When you speak to Nannies Matter, we will discuss your exact needs.

Who Uses Private Home Security Guards?

Families hire private home security guards for many different reasons.

A larger home or estate may have several access points that need regular monitoring. A family may hold valuable vehicles, artwork or other assets at the property. Some clients may simply need a greater degree of privacy and control over who can enter their home.

Residential security may also be appropriate for households that:

• Require overnight protection
• Have extensive grounds or outbuildings
• Regularly receive visitors, contractors or deliveries
• Need additional access control
• Have particular concerns about theft or unwanted visitors
• Require a higher level of privacy for family members

The aim should be to put arrangements in place that reflect your actual level of risk without unnecessarily interfering with family life.

How Does Nannies Matter Find Home Security Guards?

Nannies Matter has recruited nannies and other private household staff since the early 2000s. Our service is based on understanding the household first, then finding people who meet its requirements.

Nannies Matter began after our own family struggled to find an agency that listened properly to what we needed. That experience shaped the personal approach we continue to take when recruiting nannies, security personnel and other household professionals.

When you ask us to hire a home security guard, we will first talk through the role with you. This can include the property, working hours, duties, security systems and the experience you expect the successful candidate to have.

Our matching and recruitment process allows us to:

1. Establish the responsibilities and working pattern for the role.
2. Identify candidates whose experience matches those requirements.
3. Carry out our recruitment and vetting process.
4. Present you with a focused shortlist of suitable security personnel.
5. Allow you to interview candidates before making the final decision.

Our home security recruitment service includes professionals with backgrounds in areas such as private security, the police and the military. Candidates are assessed for their ability to work professionally and discreetly within a private household.

This means you do not need to spend your own time sorting through a large number of unsuitable applications.

What Should You Agree Before Hiring a Home Security Guard?

A home security role should have clear responsibilities from the outset. This helps the security professional understand what is expected and gives your family a consistent level of support.

Before employment begins, it is useful to agree:

• Normal working hours
• Whether overnight or weekend shifts are required
• Which parts of the property need regular patrols
• Who is permitted to enter the property
• How visitors and deliveries should be managed
• Whether the guard will monitor CCTV or alarm systems
• How security incidents should be reported
• When the police or other emergency services should be contacted
• Confidentiality expectations
• Any additional household responsibilities

You should also discuss the security systems already available at the property. This may include CCTV, alarms, gates, access-control systems and other surveillance equipment.

Where a family needs continuous cover, more than one security professional may be required to provide a workable shift pattern.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Private Home Security Guard?

The cost of a private home security guard depends on the requirements of the role. There is not one standard price for residential security.

Factors that can affect the cost include:

• The number of hours required
• Daytime or night-shift working
• Weekend requirements
• The level of experience required
• The size and nature of the property
• The duties included in the role
• Whether specialist security experience is needed
• Whether you need one guard or a larger security team
• Your location

For this reason, the best way to establish how much it may cost to hire private security is to define the role first.

Nannies Matter can discuss your requirements and the type of professional you are looking for before beginning the recruitment process.

FAQs About Home Security Guard Services

What Is a Home Security Guard Service?

A home security guard service provides security personnel to protect a private residence, the people living there and, where required, valuable assets.

A residential security guard may monitor access, patrol the property, watch CCTV, respond to alarms and identify potential security risks. Their exact responsibilities should be based on the needs of the household.

Do Home Security Guards Need an SIA Licence?

Whether an SIA licence is legally required depends on how the security role is structured and the activities the person will carry out.

The Security Industry Authority regulates a number of private security activities, including security guarding, close protection and some CCTV work. Where a particular role requires an SIA licence, the candidate should hold the appropriate current licence for the duties involved.

Can Home Security Guards Respond to Emergencies?

Yes. Responding appropriately to security incidents can form part of a home security guard's responsibilities.

This may involve assessing what has happened, following agreed emergency procedures, raising an alarm and contacting the police, fire service or other emergency services where required.

The response expected from the guard should be agreed as part of the role and should reflect their training and responsibilities.

Do I Need to Provide Equipment for a Home Security Guard?

This depends on the role and the security arrangements already in place at your property.

If your guard will monitor CCTV, alarms, gates or access-control systems, these should be discussed during recruitment. You can explain what equipment is already available and whether the successful candidate will be expected to use particular security systems.

How Far in Advance Should I Hire a Home Security Guard?

It is worth starting the recruitment process as early as you can, particularly if you have specific requirements.

Finding someone with the right experience, availability and approach can take time. This may be particularly relevant if you need night shifts, specialist experience or several guards to provide continuous cover.

Can a Home Security Guard Carry Out Other Household Duties?

Some security professionals have experience in other household roles, including driving or supporting the general running of an estate.

For example, some families may prefer a candidate who combines security experience with professional driving skills. Nannies Matter also recruits candidates through its chauffeur services where driving is a significant part of the position.

Security should remain the priority where that is what you have employed the person to provide. Any additional duties should be discussed before recruitment so that we can look for someone with the right combination of experience.

Find Home Security Guards With Nannies Matter

Nannies Matter recruits household staff across London and the Home Counties, including Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. You can find more information about the areas we cover.

If you are looking for home security guard services, we can discuss your property, family and security requirements before searching for suitable candidates.

Call 07736 337065 or complete our online contact form to speak to us about recruiting security staff for your home.