Monarch Security Services

What Monarch Security Services does

Monarch Security Services is a UK private security firm headquartered in Derby, Derbyshire, founded in 2020 by directors with more than 25 years of industry experience. The company delivers a broad portfolio of manned and technology-enabled security services — static guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response, door supervision, K9 units, close protection, residential, retail, corporate, event security, and private investigation — for commercial, government, and ultra-high-net-worth clients across the East Midlands, the wider UK, and selected international markets such as Marbella and Dubai.

Operationally, Monarch runs a 24/7 control room that coordinates GPS-tracked mobile patrols, alarm response, and rapid keyholding deployments, with all field staff SIA-licensed, DBS-checked in-house, and (where applicable) NASDU-trained. A separate training arm, Monarch Training, delivers nine Highfield-accredited SIA and First Aid courses from two Derby centres, which functions both as a revenue stream and as an in-house recruitment pipeline for licensed operatives.

Commercially, the firm pursues a direct-sales, bespoke-quote model with multi-year service contracts, supported by local SEO across Derby, Staffordshire, Nottingham, Leicester, and Burton. Growth has been driven by inbound demand from a marquee enterprise client base (Aldi, Harvey Nichols, Hilton, McDonald's, Derbyshire County Council, University of Derby), the August 2024 acquisition of Burton-based Security Kings, the 2024 East Midlands "best security company" award, and the May 2026 Donington Park Race Circuit contract win.

Name

Monarch Security Services

Legal name

Monarch Security Services

Website

https://monarch-security.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Monarch Security Services is a UK-based, Derby-headquartered private security firm founded in 2020 that delivers SIA-licensed manned guarding, mobile patrols, alarm response, K9, door supervision, close protection, and event security to commercial, government, and ultra-high-net-worth clients across the UK and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manned Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Manned Guarding & Site Security (Static Guards) (BPABAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater, Cinema & Performing Arts Venue Security (BPAKACAG), Commercial Property Guarding (Offices, Retail Parks, Malls) (BPAKAAAF), Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses) (BPAKAAAG), Executive Protection & VIP Close Protection (THAHALAE)

Keywords

• Manned security services
• Event security services
• Mobile patrol services
• Keyholding and alarm response
• SIA-licensed security training

Headquarters

HQ city

Derby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Security Guard Services: Core revenue stream from providing SIA-licensed security guards for manned guarding, event security, door supervision, mobile patrols, and other security services. Revenue is generated through service contracts, either ongoing retainer arrangements or project-based engagements.
2. Keyholding and Alarm Response: Recurring revenue from keyholding services where Monarch holds client keys for rapid response, combined with alarm response services for triggered alarms. Often provided as bundled security packages.
3. Training Services: SIA licensing training courses including Door Supervisor, Security Officer, Close Protection, CCTV Operator, and First Aid courses. Delivered at their training centers in Derby.
4. Event Security and Stewarding: Project-based revenue from providing security personnel and stewards for events including concerts, festivals, sports events, weddings, and corporate functions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Monarch Security Services supplies SIA-licensed manned security personnel and related guarding services to UK businesses, public bodies and event organisers. Its core work covers static guarding, event security, mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response, K9/dog-handler security, door supervision, retail and corporate security, close protection, residential security and private investigation, supported by a SafeContractor-accredited workforce and its own SIA-licensed training academy. Customers include national retailers, hotel chains, quick-service restaurant chains, local authorities, a university and a motorsport circuit.

Product overview

Monarch Security Services operates as a unified security solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of 13 core operational security services supplemented by a dedicated SIA-licensed training division. The core services include Manned Guards (static security), Event Security & Stewards, Alarm Response, Mobile Security Patrols, Lock & Unlock Services, Keyholding Services, K9 Security, Door Supervisors, Retail Security, Corporate Security, Close Protection & VIP Security, Residential Security, and Private Investigation. These services are designed to be standalone or integrated into bespoke multi-layered security packages tailored to individual client requirements. The training arm, delivered as Monarch Training, offers 9 accredited courses including Door Supervisor, Security Officer, CCTV Operator, and Close Protection qualifications, plus refresher programmes and First Aid qualifications—all approved through Highfield and designed to supply the industry with licensed operatives. The company was established in 2020 and acquired Burton-based Security Kings in 2024 as part of its regional expansion strategy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manned Security / Static Guarding SIA-licensed, DBS-checked static security officers deployed to corporate, public-sector and residential sites to protect people, property and assets through continuous on-site presence. Suited to duty-of-care and access-control requirements across multi-site UK estates.
• Event Security Security stewards, crowd management teams and door supervisors provided to venues, concerts, sporting events and corporate functions. Used by race circuits such as Donington Park and other event organisers across the UK.
• Mobile Patrols Scheduled and randomised external mobile patrol visits to client premises for visible deterrent, lock/unlock and perimeter-check duties. Typical purchase trigger is out-of-hours coverage without the cost of full-time static officers.
• Keyholding and Alarm Response Outsourced keyholding with rapid alarm-response officer dispatch to client sites following alarm activations, with internal procedures for police liaison and incident reporting. Removes the need for staff to be on-call out of hours and supports insurer requirements.
• K9 Security / Dog Handler Units NASDU-registered, professionally trained dog-handler teams deployed for high-visibility patrols, intrusion detection, venue and event security. Used to support site security and detection duties across UK sites.
• Door Supervision SIA-licensed door supervisors supplied to licensed premises, retail venues and events to manage entry, conflict resolution and ejection duties. Common purchase for hospitality, night-time economy and licensed retail.
• Retail Security In-store security officers and loss-prevention services for retail clients. Used by named national retailers such as Aldi, Harvey Nichols and McDonald's. Focus on shrinkage reduction, customer safety and brand protection.
• Corporate Security Office, hospitality and corporate-estate security services including reception/front-of-house, access control and visitor management for corporate clients such as Hilton and University of Derby. Used to safeguard corporate premises and brand reputation.
• Close Protection SIA-licensed close-protection officers providing personal protection for principals at risk. Purchased by high-net-worth individuals, executives and figures requiring personal security. Typical deployment is short-term task-based with trained protective specialists.
• Residential Security Static and patrol residential security for private residences, estates and residential developments. Used by homeowners and estate managers to deter intrusion and manage access.
• Private Investigation Private investigation services for corporate, legal and private clients requiring evidence gathering, surveillance and casework support. Demand typically arises from legal disputes, internal investigations and insurance cases.
• SIA-Licensed Training Courses SIA-approved training and licence-linked courses delivered at the company's own training centre to prepare candidates for front-line security roles. Also functions as a self-supplied officer recruitment and upskilling pipeline.

Quantifiable outcome

• Properties with professional rapid-response services are twice as likely to avoid repeat offences within a year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FGH Security: Mid-sized UK security contractor providing manned guarding, event security, door supervision and retail security — comparable headcount and service mix to Monarch, particularly in retail and venue segments.
• Wilson James: UK-based security and facilities services firm offering manned guarding, event security, close protection and K9 services to enterprise clients — directly comparable to Monarch across core service lines and customer profile.
• Amulet (Churchill Services): UK security and cleaning specialist providing manned guarding, keyholding, mobile patrols and event security to enterprise clients — similar service breadth and target customer profile to Monarch.
• Kingdom Services Group: UK security and cleaning services provider with a national footprint offering static guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding and event security — comparable service breadth and customer profile to Monarch.
• Lodge Service: UK security and loss-prevention specialist providing manned guarding, retail security and keyholding to enterprise clients — comparable retail/security services mix and SIA-licensed operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas UK: Global security services major operating across manned guarding, mobile patrols, alarm response and specialist services in the UK — competes with Monarch for the same enterprise contracts but at significantly larger scale.
• Mitie Security: UK-listed facilities management and security provider offering manned guarding, mobile patrols and security technology — comparable in customer overlap but operates as a much broader FM business.
• Allied Universal (UK): North American-headquartered global security firm with UK operations (formerly G4S) providing manned guarding, event security and specialist services — competes for the same enterprise and public-sector contracts.

Others

• Highfield Qualifications: UK awarding body that approves Monarch's training centre and certifies its SIA-qualification courses — adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but relevant to Monarch's training-revenue stream.

Regional players

• TSS Security: East Midlands-based security firm offering manned guarding, keyholding, alarm response and event security — directly comparable geographic focus and service portfolio to Monarch's regional base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Monarch_Sec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monarchsecurityservices
• Facebookfacebook.com/monarchsecure

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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