Manned Security
If you are in the business of providing
manned security services, you may want to
consider becoming an NSI approved company.
NSI provides the toughest
inspection services for businesses operating
within the security industry in order to protect the interests of
the end user.
Our schemes cover a wide range of areas within
the Manned Security sector, these are:
- manned guarding and specialised security
services
- information security
- keyholding and response services
- safe deposit centres
- security screening
- immigration detention centres
- private prisons, remand homes, prison escort
and court services
- door supervisors
- management and operation of CCTV monitoring
schemes
- event stewarding and crowd safety
services
- covert investigation & surveillance
- technical surveillance counter measures
Approval through an NSI scheme proves that you
consistently meet the highest standards including
the relevant British
Standards, reinforcing the reliability of your
company.
NSI approval will help you
promote your business. There is access to
promotional material and NSI promotes its brand to develop
awareness amongst your customers and
specifiers.
Your company details are also
included free in NSI's on-line Directory of
approved companies.
All NSI approved companies:
- meet the highest business performance
standards
- meet all relevant British and European
standards for technical performance
- security screen all relevant staff
- provide a high level of staff training and
supervision to industry best practice standards
- are comprehensively insured to protect
customers and staff
- are inspected every six months by
professional auditors including random customer site visits
Gold approved companies also:
- meet the industry specific ISO 9001 Quality Management System
standard
- require additional, tougher entry standards and due diligence
on application and on-going inspection
- demonstrate a long-term track record of performance and
evidence of reliability and stability
- offer a high level of insurance specification and
preferment
Three Levels of Approval
Guarding Gold
NSI's premier manned security
scheme is designed for companies wishing to meet the industry's
highest standards by achieving business excellence
through ISO 9001 Quality Management, as well as displaying
technical expertise by meeting the appropriate British
Standards.
Guarding Silver
NSI's Guarding Silver approved companies
are required to meet the same high level of
technical competence as those required from the Guarding Gold
scheme, however they are not required to subscribe to ISO 9001
Quality Management. Guarding Silver is designed as a
stepping stone towards Gold approval.
Guarding Bronze
Guarding Bronze is an entry-level scheme
for new companies. Limited dispensations to the specified
requirements are allowed. Companies wishing to enrol must work
towards and achieve Silver status within a specific timescale.