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The Standard Others
Are Measured Against

Sharks Security has grown from a specialist London-based firm into one of the United Kingdom's most trusted corporate security providers — protecting businesses, assets, and people across every major UK city.

Sharks Security professional team
Sharks Security headquarters London
15+ Years of
Excellence
Who We Are

Built on Trust,
Driven by Excellence

Sharks Security was established with a single mission: to deliver professional security services that organisations can genuinely rely on. From day one, we have recruited only the finest SIA licensed officers, invested in world-class training, and built systems that ensure consistent, measurable performance.

01
People-First Culture

We believe the best security comes from the best people. Every officer is hand-picked, rigorously vetted to BS7858 standard, and continuously developed.

02
Technology-Augmented

Body-worn cameras, patrol management, real-time reporting, and remote CCTV monitoring give clients full visibility of their security operations at all times.

03
Independently Accredited

SIA Approved Contractor, NSI Gold member — our quality management systems are independently audited every year.

Our Values

What We Stand For

Six principles that guide every decision we make, every officer we deploy, and every client relationship we build.

Integrity

We do what we say, when we say it. Every time. Our word is our contract.

Reliability

Security cannot have off days. We staff every shift, respond to every incident, and deliver 100% of the time.

Professionalism

From uniform standards to communication protocols, we hold ourselves to the highest professional benchmarks.

People First

Our officers are our greatest asset. We invest in their development, wellbeing, and career progression.

Accountability

Real-time reporting, body-worn cameras, and regular audits mean nothing goes unrecorded or unresolved.

Innovation

We continuously invest in technology and training to stay ahead of emerging security threats.

Leadership

The Team Behind Your Security

Experienced professionals with decades of combined security, military, and law enforcement experience leading our operations.

James Harrington
James Harrington
Chief Executive Officer

Former Metropolitan Police Inspector with 20 years of service. Founded Sharks Security in 2009.

Priya Sharma
Priya Sharma
Operations Director

15 years in corporate security management. Oversees all UK operations and client relations.

Robert Blake
Robert Blake
Head of Training

Ex-British Army Officer. Designed our industry-leading officer development programme.

Claire Donovan
Claire Donovan
Commercial Director

12 years in B2B security sales. Leads our business development and key account teams.

Accreditations

Independently Verified Excellence

SIA
SIA Approved Contractor

Security Industry Authority approved — the UK's primary licensing authority for the private security industry.

NSI
NSI Gold Member

National Security Inspectorate Gold status — the highest certification available in the UK security sector.

ACS
ACS Approved

Approved Contractor Scheme — demonstrating adherence to industry codes of conduct and best practice standards.

Ready to Work With the Best?

Speak to our team today for a no-obligation security assessment and bespoke proposal tailored to your requirements.