Asset Security and Protection Ltd Information Pack

About usAbout usAsset Security & Protection, founded in 2007, has years of knowledge and expertise in the security industry.  Asset Security & Protection, founded in 2007, has years of knowledge and expertise in the security industry.  Through the provision of unrivalled quality commercial security services to businesses operating in both public Through the provision of unrivalled quality commercial security services to businesses operating in both public and private sectors, ASP has achieved constant growth and success through building on its policy of integrity, and private sectors, ASP has achieved constant growth and success through building on its policy of integrity, credibility and partnerships with its clients. credibility and partnerships with its clients.

Sectors serviced: Sectors serviced: CorporateCorporateEducationEducationHealthcareHealthcareLegal & FinancialLegal & FinancialLeisureLeisureManufacturingManufacturingPublic Sector and MODPublic Sector and MODRetailRetailTransportTransport

Asset Security & Protection - Customer FocusedAsset Security & Protection - Customer Focused

Asset Security & Protection are leaders in the field of security with a strong focus on quality, combined with an Asset Security & Protection are leaders in the field of security with a strong focus on quality, combined with an innovative approach to a physical, personal and electronic security solution delivery.innovative approach to a physical, personal and electronic security solution delivery.

ASP operates as a seamless extension to their clients' business by ensuring that the security function is fully ASP operates as a seamless extension to their clients' business by ensuring that the security function is fully managed. This enables clients to focus on achieving their business objectives, as we alleviate the potential managed. This enables clients to focus on achieving their business objectives, as we alleviate the potential stresses associated with the security of employees and premises.stresses associated with the security of employees and premises.

Asset Security & Protection understands the importance of delivering the highest level of customer service and Asset Security & Protection understands the importance of delivering the highest level of customer service and ensures that each account is managed effectively and pro-actively.  This is reflected in our impressive client ensures that each account is managed effectively and pro-actively.  This is reflected in our impressive client retention record and our 24 hour, 7 days a week security support.retention record and our 24 hour, 7 days a week security support.

What do our clients say?What do our clients say?

““I have been working with ASP I have been working with ASP for the past three years and for the past three years and have found them to be have found them to be extremely professional and extremely professional and reliable. They deliver exactly reliable. They deliver exactly what the customer asks for what the customer asks for and are flexible in a changing and are flexible in a changing business environment. The business environment. The guards are always well guards are always well presented and of a high presented and of a high calibre.  I would personally calibre.  I would personally recommend ASP to any recommend ASP to any company who is looking for a company who is looking for a professional, effective, reliable professional, effective, reliable guarding company.”guarding company.”

Personal SecurityPersonal SecurityAsset Security & Protection recognises the importance of its Security Officers in providing client satisfaction and ensuring overall quality in Asset Security & Protection recognises the importance of its Security Officers in providing client satisfaction and ensuring overall quality in service delivery.  service delivery. 

Asset Security & Protection provide security officers to clients to undertake the following security roles:Asset Security & Protection provide security officers to clients to undertake the following security roles:

Personal ProtectionPersonal ProtectionManned Guarding ServicesManned Guarding ServicesEvent ControlEvent ControlClose protection Close protection CCTV OperationCCTV OperationResidential Security TeamResidential Security Team

Security officersSecurity officers

The roles and responsibilities of a security officer can be diverse therefore we are able to deliver a completely flexible solution tailored to The roles and responsibilities of a security officer can be diverse therefore we are able to deliver a completely flexible solution tailored to the specific requirements of each client. the specific requirements of each client.

We ensure that all security officers are trained to the highest standards set out and regulated by the Security Industry Authority.We ensure that all security officers are trained to the highest standards set out and regulated by the Security Industry Authority.

An overview of the responsibilities of our security officers include:An overview of the responsibilities of our security officers include:

Physical Deterrent of CrimePhysical Deterrent of CrimeReception DutiesReception DutiesCustomer ServiceCustomer ServiceAccess ControlAccess ControlProfessional first point of contactProfessional first point of contactWriting Reports & Logging IncidentsWriting Reports & Logging IncidentsPrevent Loss and WastePrevent Loss and WasteCCTV MonitoringCCTV MonitoringSecurity PatrollingSecurity PatrollingGeneral Security DutiesGeneral Security Duties

The following key objectives have been identified as compulsory ongoing training and development requirements for members of our The following key objectives have been identified as compulsory ongoing training and development requirements for members of our dedicated security team:dedicated security team:

   SIA licensingSIA licensing and SIA license renewals in accordance with SIA policy. and SIA license renewals in accordance with SIA policy.First Aid Training, annual refreshers and full renewals every 3 years.First Aid Training, annual refreshers and full renewals every 3 years.Annual on site Health and Safety and Risk Assessment training or otherwise in accordance with any relevant changes in legislation.Annual on site Health and Safety and Risk Assessment training or otherwise in accordance with any relevant changes in legislation.Ongoing and specific on site training.Ongoing and specific on site training.

SIA LicencesSIA LicencesWe work closely with the SIA (Security Industry Authority) to ensure that all our officers We work closely with the SIA (Security Industry Authority) to ensure that all our officers are fully licensed and are up-to date with all the correct legislation and training.are fully licensed and are up-to date with all the correct legislation and training.

The SIA are currently working on a Competency Renewal Strategy which we fully support.The SIA are currently working on a Competency Renewal Strategy which we fully support.

This is currently under review but they are looking at existing licence holders being required to This is currently under review but they are looking at existing licence holders being required to undertake 'top-up' training, this will be developed to ensure that any top-up training is available to undertake 'top-up' training, this will be developed to ensure that any top-up training is available to licence holders at least six months before they would need it to renew their licence. licence holders at least six months before they would need it to renew their licence.

They have recently changed the competency specifications, which resulted in changes to They have recently changed the competency specifications, which resulted in changes to the training and qualifications needed for an SIA licence.the training and qualifications needed for an SIA licence.

Before applying for a front line SIA licence, private security operatives (with the exception of key Before applying for a front line SIA licence, private security operatives (with the exception of key holders) must attain a specified qualification. These qualifications are based on the SIA’s holders) must attain a specified qualification. These qualifications are based on the SIA’s competency specifications, which outline what an individual needs to know and be able to do in competency specifications, which outline what an individual needs to know and be able to do in their role as a security operativetheir role as a security operative

The changes are largely at the request of, and incorporate extensive input from, the private The changes are largely at the request of, and incorporate extensive input from, the private security industry. The result is training that is industry-led and that contains relevant content security industry. The result is training that is industry-led and that contains relevant content developed with those working in licensable sectors.developed with those working in licensable sectors.

They are also introducing a modular structure to the qualifications. This means less overlap and They are also introducing a modular structure to the qualifications. This means less overlap and duplication in training content across the sectors; it also makes it easier to gain qualifications for duplication in training content across the sectors; it also makes it easier to gain qualifications for additional sectors, as just the relevant additional modules need to be taken.additional sectors, as just the relevant additional modules need to be taken.

SIA Licences ContinuedSIA Licences Continued

LicenceLicence Common ModuleCommon Module Specialist ModuleSpecialist Module Conflict Conflict ManagementManagement

Physical Intervention Physical Intervention SkillsSkills

Door SupervisorDoor Supervisor YesYes Door SupervisionDoor Supervision YesYes YesYes

SecuritySecurity YesYes SecuritySecurity YesYes

Close ProtectionClose Protection Close ProtectionClose Protection YesYes

Public Space Public Space Surveillance (CCTV(Surveillance (CCTV(

YesYes Public Space Public Space Surveillance (CCTV)Surveillance (CCTV)

Cash and Valuables Cash and Valuables In TransitIn Transit

YesYes Cash and Valuables Cash and Valuables In TransitIn Transit

Vehicle ImmobiliserVehicle Immobiliser YesYes Vehicle ImmobiliserVehicle Immobiliser YesYes

The ModulesThe Modules

Licence applicants must take the relevant modules for the sector in which Licence applicants must take the relevant modules for the sector in which they wish to work and obtain a licence.they wish to work and obtain a licence.

SIA Licences Continued….SIA Licences Continued….Dates For Training ChangesDates For Training Changes

Door supervision qualifications (UK wide) June 2010Door supervision qualifications (UK wide) June 2010. .

After this date they will accept: the new modular door supervision qualification or a current door After this date they will accept: the new modular door supervision qualification or a current door supervisor qualification as long as it is less than three years since the qualification was awarded.supervisor qualification as long as it is less than three years since the qualification was awarded.

All other licence-linked qualifications (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) January 2010All other licence-linked qualifications (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) January 2010. .

After this date they will accept: the new modular qualification/s for the relevant sector or a current After this date they will accept: the new modular qualification/s for the relevant sector or a current qualification as long as it is less than three years since the qualification was awarded.qualification as long as it is less than three years since the qualification was awarded.

All other licence-linked qualifications (Scotland) September 2010All other licence-linked qualifications (Scotland) September 2010..

After this date they will accept: the new modular qualification or a current qualification as long as it is After this date they will accept: the new modular qualification or a current qualification as long as it is less than three years since the qualification less than three years since the qualification

Door SupervisionDoor Supervision

Door supervision training will change to reflect more up to date and relevant working practices. Door supervision training will change to reflect more up to date and relevant working practices. Additional training requirements for door supervisors will include escorting and disengagement skills, Additional training requirements for door supervisors will include escorting and disengagement skills, first aid awareness, dealing with 14-18 year olds and awareness of terrorist threats.first aid awareness, dealing with 14-18 year olds and awareness of terrorist threats.

These arrangements may change, but only if the need for additional door supervisor training is These arrangements may change, but only if the need for additional door supervisor training is approved by the Home Office after a period of consultation. If approved, additional training will not be approved by the Home Office after a period of consultation. If approved, additional training will not be a requirement until after May 2011.a requirement until after May 2011.

Physical SecurityPhysical SecurityAsset Security & Protection boasts an impressive team of physical security experts, Asset Security & Protection boasts an impressive team of physical security experts, and offers a comprehensive service encompassing consultation, design, project and offers a comprehensive service encompassing consultation, design, project management and installation. management and installation.

We provide: We provide:

High security Locking solutions, including an extensive range of multipoint locking High security Locking solutions, including an extensive range of multipoint locking solutionssolutionsKey managementKey managementMaster key systemsMaster key systemsHigh Security doors, windows and framesHigh Security doors, windows and framesRoller Shutters and Security GrillesRoller Shutters and Security GrillesAnti Ram Bollards and lockable parking postsAnti Ram Bollards and lockable parking postsSafesSafesData and media protection cabinets.Data and media protection cabinets.

With over 30 years' experience in the physical security sector, and including fellow With over 30 years' experience in the physical security sector, and including fellow members of the Master Locksmiths Association, our team has gained an unrivalled members of the Master Locksmiths Association, our team has gained an unrivalled reputation as experts in physical security, undertaking commissions for an impressive reputation as experts in physical security, undertaking commissions for an impressive range of public and private sector clients and individuals of high net worth.range of public and private sector clients and individuals of high net worth.

What do our clients say?What do our clients say?

““ASP Ltd provided an excellent ASP Ltd provided an excellent service - they kept in regular service - they kept in regular contact and continually strove contact and continually strove to fine tune their performance. to fine tune their performance. Since first using ASP as Since first using ASP as additional cover for our in-additional cover for our in-house security team, they house security team, they now also cover event now also cover event security, CCTV, intruder alarm security, CCTV, intruder alarm and access control and access control maintenance. They are the maintenance. They are the complete package, a one stop complete package, a one stop shop for all security needs, shop for all security needs, backed up by a customer-backed up by a customer-focused management team.”focused management team.”

Electronic SecurityElectronic SecurityTotally committed to Customer Satisfaction and Quality, ASP is positioned at the pinnacle of Totally committed to Customer Satisfaction and Quality, ASP is positioned at the pinnacle of Access Control Systems and Electronic Security Systems Providers.Access Control Systems and Electronic Security Systems Providers.

With our vast experience in this rapidly changing marketplace, we will design, install and maintain With our vast experience in this rapidly changing marketplace, we will design, install and maintain the electronic security system you require; whether it is small and simple or cross-nations and the electronic security system you require; whether it is small and simple or cross-nations and highly complex. We can be trusted to provide the best solution and support for your security. highly complex. We can be trusted to provide the best solution and support for your security.

Services and Products Supplied:-Services and Products Supplied:-

Supply, Project Manage, Install, Commission and Maintain the items below.Supply, Project Manage, Install, Commission and Maintain the items below.Integrated Remote Monitoring Systems (Alarm Receiving Centre Configuration)Integrated Remote Monitoring Systems (Alarm Receiving Centre Configuration)Integrated Security System - CCTV, Access, Intruder, Home Automation etcIntegrated Security System - CCTV, Access, Intruder, Home Automation etcAccess Control Systems (Stand Alone and Networked)Access Control Systems (Stand Alone and Networked)CCTV Systems (Stand Alone and Networked)CCTV Systems (Stand Alone and Networked)Intruder Alarm Systems (Stand alone and Network)Intruder Alarm Systems (Stand alone and Network)Fire SystemsFire SystemsNurse Call SystemNurse Call SystemDisabled Toilet Alarm SystemsDisabled Toilet Alarm SystemsHelp PointsHelp PointsMonitored Interview Rooms (CCTV, Access Control and Alarms)Monitored Interview Rooms (CCTV, Access Control and Alarms)Automatic Number RecognitionAutomatic Number RecognitionIntelligent CCTV Monitoring SystemsIntelligent CCTV Monitoring SystemsElectronic Key SafesElectronic Key SafesElectronic Perimeter DetectionElectronic Perimeter DetectionPhysical Locking Solutions. (Electronically Operated Locks and Releases as well as the keys Physical Locking Solutions. (Electronically Operated Locks and Releases as well as the keys required.) required.)

RecruitmentRecruitmentAsset Security & Protection offers innovative, bespoke consultancy, providing Asset Security & Protection offers innovative, bespoke consultancy, providing Security staffing solutions to varying sectors regardless of the size of the business.Security staffing solutions to varying sectors regardless of the size of the business.

When the decision was taken to create our recruitment division we set out When the decision was taken to create our recruitment division we set out professional standards that will never be compromised, It was our determination not professional standards that will never be compromised, It was our determination not to be just “another agency”.to be just “another agency”.

All clients recruitment needs are different. That’s partly why we find what we do so All clients recruitment needs are different. That’s partly why we find what we do so absorbing. We recruit across a broad range of industries for many different positions absorbing. We recruit across a broad range of industries for many different positions at many different levels.at many different levels.

Our service is personal and targeted. We listen to what you want, actively becoming Our service is personal and targeted. We listen to what you want, actively becoming an invisible extension of your business. Our passion and dedication with a good job an invisible extension of your business. Our passion and dedication with a good job well done means that we work hard to deliver what we say we will each and every well done means that we work hard to deliver what we say we will each and every time.time.

We see beyond immediate needs, we recognise that the people we place today must We see beyond immediate needs, we recognise that the people we place today must be capable of performing tomorrow. We firmly believe employees must have the be capable of performing tomorrow. We firmly believe employees must have the potential to adapt and grow with our clients business. This is why we work closely potential to adapt and grow with our clients business. This is why we work closely with clients to understand and assist in defining recruitment objectives, shape with clients to understand and assist in defining recruitment objectives, shape strategies and develop solutions.strategies and develop solutions.

Recognising the fluidity of the business world and the constant changing needs of Recognising the fluidity of the business world and the constant changing needs of business, ASP endeavours to move forward with you. Operating as a seamless business, ASP endeavours to move forward with you. Operating as a seamless extension of your organisation, ASP can consistently provide a service that is distinct extension of your organisation, ASP can consistently provide a service that is distinct from those provided by our competitors because our humanistic focus concentrates from those provided by our competitors because our humanistic focus concentrates on your ‘actual’ needs and requirements, as opposed to what others ‘think’ those on your ‘actual’ needs and requirements, as opposed to what others ‘think’ those requirements are.requirements are.

Recruitment Continued…Recruitment Continued…Our extensive, but efficient recruitment process is effective due to our Our extensive, but efficient recruitment process is effective due to our continuous communicative flow of information to all of our clients, providing continuous communicative flow of information to all of our clients, providing updates as frequently as you like so that you are always aware of our updates as frequently as you like so that you are always aware of our progress.progress.

ASP is driven by a passion for innovation, professionalism and quality ASP is driven by a passion for innovation, professionalism and quality reflected in all aspects of business. We aim to develop a strong client reflected in all aspects of business. We aim to develop a strong client orientation - being a trusted partner, adding value and fostering a orientation - being a trusted partner, adding value and fostering a relationship of mutual trust and honesty. ASP is committed to the speedy relationship of mutual trust and honesty. ASP is committed to the speedy delivery of solutions without losing sight of the client needs.delivery of solutions without losing sight of the client needs.

SIA Licensing plays a vital role in the Security sector, ASP works closely SIA Licensing plays a vital role in the Security sector, ASP works closely with the SIA in insuring best practices Not only do we assess candidates on with the SIA in insuring best practices Not only do we assess candidates on the appropriate card for their level of skill and experience, we have also the appropriate card for their level of skill and experience, we have also implemented a scheme whereby we assist them in obtaining via guidance implemented a scheme whereby we assist them in obtaining via guidance on training, along with on going support and therefore all our candidates are on training, along with on going support and therefore all our candidates are not only qualified but fully licensed and competent in health & safety and not only qualified but fully licensed and competent in health & safety and first aid practices.first aid practices.

Flexible pricing policyFlexible pricing policy

Further differentiating us from a standard recruitment agency is our flexible Further differentiating us from a standard recruitment agency is our flexible pricing policy – we are in a unique position to be able to negotiate based on pricing policy – we are in a unique position to be able to negotiate based on your requirements so please call us to discuss further.your requirements so please call us to discuss further.

Recruitment Continued….Recruitment Continued….ReliabilityReliability

We take pride in our reputation as a reliable source for great candidates on a quick response and turnaround. As We take pride in our reputation as a reliable source for great candidates on a quick response and turnaround. As a result of client recommendations, customer loyalty and consistently providing high quality candidates with a a result of client recommendations, customer loyalty and consistently providing high quality candidates with a professional service to match, ASP has enjoyed continual growth.professional service to match, ASP has enjoyed continual growth.

ASP offers a broad range of professional services, tailored to suit your requirements. ASP offers a broad range of professional services, tailored to suit your requirements. These services include:These services include:

• • Placement ofPlacement of- Permanent Staff- Permanent Staff- Temporary Staff - Temporary Staff - Contract Staff- Contract Staff• Human Resource Consultation• Human Resource Consultation• Outsourced Payroll Service• Outsourced Payroll Service

ASP truly promotes business in an environment of mutual trust and honesty and will advise you of the ongoing ASP truly promotes business in an environment of mutual trust and honesty and will advise you of the ongoing progress of the operation.progress of the operation.

In addition, ASP currently works alongside a number of associate companies, who operate with the same work In addition, ASP currently works alongside a number of associate companies, who operate with the same work ethic covering several industries.ethic covering several industries.

Office Support recruitmentOffice Support recruitment

ASP Office Support team has strong links with public and private sector clients. We have the most dynamic, ASP Office Support team has strong links with public and private sector clients. We have the most dynamic, effective and flexible team operating in office support. We supply staff in following office support roles:effective and flexible team operating in office support. We supply staff in following office support roles:

· Receptionist· Receptionist· Admin· Admin· Secretarial· Secretarial· Office Manager· Office Manager· Sales & Marketing· Sales & Marketing· Customer Services· Customer Services

What do our clients say?….What do our clients say?….

““We have been using We have been using ASP here at One ASP here at One Marylebone for over a Marylebone for over a year now and are year now and are delighted with the delighted with the efficient service and efficient service and careful consideration careful consideration shown by both shown by both management and management and  SIA trained  SIA trained personnel.”personnel.”

Contact UsContact UsFeel free to get in contact with us using the Feel free to get in contact with us using the details below.details below.

We're happy to answer any questions or We're happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.queries you may have.

Asset Security and Protection LimitedAsset Security and Protection Limited 8th Floor, 4 Golden Square, London W1F 9HT8th Floor, 4 Golden Square, London W1F 9HT

Tel: 0844 567 2850 Fax: 0207 980 4960Tel: 0844 567 2850 Fax: 0207 980 4960

Email – Email – Info@asprotection.comInfo@asprotection.com