Guarding

Guarding

Astro Secure Africa is well-versed in supplying physical guarding services,
that incorporate both armed and unarmed security officers, for the
commercial, residential, retail and educational sectors. Expertly trained
security personnel are deployed to several blue-chip clients.

Minimum Grade C security officers are posted, unless otherwise requested. All
staff are thoroughly vetted, and criminal clearance checks are carried out
prior to deployment.

Regular service evaluations are conducted to ensure high service delivery.

All sites are backed up by Armed Reaction, technology and emergency
response services.

Astro Secure Africa maintains strict recruiting protocols including interviews, reference checking and registration verification. As part of the strict truth and verification procedures, our staff undergoes pre-employment polygraph tests as well as random on-site polygraph tests. Our online digital fingerprinting and criminal record checking system are linked to the SAPS AFIS database.

Officer training is site specific and include fire, first aid and access control skills. All on-site training is done by Grade A instructors where job-specific site instructions are formulated, including incident handling procedures, contingency evacuation procedures, and fire and risk management solutions.

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The Operations Division conducts daily inspections, parades and operations debriefings. Management relations and reporting is an integral part of our guarding service. Our guards are incentivised to use our whistleblowing hotline. We have performance initiatives in place, and we reward our staff for successful arrests.

Commercial Guarding Division

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‘The Astro Secure AfricaSecurity Commercial Guarding Division provides specialised security services to the commercial sector. Security officers are trained to address the unique challenges of commercial and industrial sites, and the power of technology is harnessed to provide superior protection services.

The highly-skilled management and supervisory team focus on commercial security. Site-specific training and induction for all security officers are facilitated by a dedicated team of instructors.

Special Event Guarding

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Astro Secure Africa Special Events Division specialises in the deployment and operational planning of events ranging from large sporting events and concerts, to ad hoc functions.

All special events staff are pre-screened and carefully selected based on the event requirements. Mobile Control Centres with state-of-the-art surveillance equipment can be deployed.

We provide the required logistics, including:

  • Mobile command centres with state-of-the-art surveillance equipment
  • Portable radios
  • Custom-made uniforms
  • Reflective vests
  • Barrier tape
  • Traffic cones
  • Security dogs
  • Vehicles
  • Quad bikes
  • Crowd control barriers
  • Portable sleeping quarters

Casual and Ad Hoc Guarding

Astro Secure Africa provides quality casual and ad hoc guarding services:

  • Sports and recreation events
  • Venue Protection Officers
  • Close Protection Officers (CPOs)
    • Our CPOs are highly trained specialists who excel in the personal protection of company executives, dignitaries, celebrities, or private persons.
    • Secure Drive chauffeur-driven service

Specialist Estate Security Division

Astro Secure Africa is a market leader in residential estate security and has established a dedicated Estate Division. The objective of this division, led by a team of specialists in their field, is to provide tailor-made and pro-active security solutions with a host of security initiatives designed specifically for estates.

Security officers are specially selected and trained for security estates. Astro Secure AfricaSecurity officers undergo stringent vetting criteria and proven aptitude assessments for our estate clients.

The dedicated management and supervisory team focus on residential estate security. Site-specific training and induction for all security officers are facilitated by a dedicated team of instructors.

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  • AccessTrack: A scanner-based access control system identifying driver ID and vehicle registrations to control access/egress with a centralised database to be shared (if requested) amongst participating schools and campuses to enable the flagging of suspicious vehicles or drivers, or any access control related threats.
  • Afiswitch/Ideco: We provide criminal record/background checks and on-site screening or on-site terminals for the vetting of all casual and temporary staff.
  • Automatic Number Plate Recognition: The use of this technology on-site through existing CCTV platforms and connected to our Command Centre to monitor real-time licence plate information, checking for cloned vehicles, stolen vehicles, suspicions or wanted vehicles.
  • Live CCTV and Vehicle Tracking: All Astro Secure AfricaSecurity vehicles are fitted with on-board CCTV cameras that can be monitored live through our Command Centre or remote-control room for management of drivers in real-time.
  • Body Camera: Can be supplied for all strategic posts, and reaction officers can be deployed with body cameras for video and audio recordings for post event debriefs.
  • PTT: Provides real-time guard tracking capability through the Command Centre or remote control rooms.
  • Technology: Astro Secure AfricaSecurity has a specialised team that provides CCTV, access control, alarms and off-site monitoring options which are tailor-made for residential security estates.

Specialist Schools and Campus Security Division

Astro Secure Africa, as a market leader in school and campus security, has a dedicated Schools Division. The objective of this division is to provide tailor-made security solutions with a host of pro-active safety and security initiatives for schools and campuses.

Security officers are specially trained in school and campus security, which is established through developing site-specific Security Operating Procedures (SOP) with our clients. All security officers and management have all undergone stringent vetting criteria and proven aptitude assessments for these environments.

The dedicated management and supervisory team focus on school and campus security. Site-specific training and induction for all security officers are facilitated by a dedicated team of instructors.

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  • Special Events: A dedicated and trained team of management, supervisors and staff to cater for events such as sports events, music concerts, open days, etc.
  • AccessTrack: A scanner-based access control system identifying driver ID and vehicle registrations to control access/egress with a centralised database to be shared (if requested) amongst participating schools and campuses to enable the flagging of suspicious vehicles or drivers, or any access control related threats.
  • Safety and security workshops: Tailor-made workshops to be delivered by our training department covering general safety and security awareness as well as drug awareness. These courses can be presented to both learners and teachers.
  • Sexual Offenders Act: We ensure that all officers are stringently screened and vetted for schools and campus security, including criminal record and sexual offender clearances.
  • Technology: We provide specialised CCTV, access control, alarms and off-site monitoring – tailor-made for schools and campuses.
  • Crime Intelligence: The sharing of the latest crime stats and crime alerts in and around schools is critical. These alerts are driven by social media and online campaigns.
  • Risk Audits: Comprehensive risk assessments can be conducted on an annual or bi-annual basis.
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