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Services in Cumbria

Security guarding, door supervision, event and festival security, intruder response and fire warden cover

Site Security

Site Security

Your premises, people and assets deserve protection you can depend on. By choosing AJ-Security, you benefit from reliable, proactive, and adaptable SIA-licensed security officers who understand the importance of keeping your business safe, secure and running without unnecessary disruption. Our professional, branded uniformed officers provide a reassuring presence, helping to deter any unwanted activity, manage access, identify potential risks and protect your property and personnel. Whether your site operates during the day, overnight or around the clock, we work alongside you to understand your specific security requirements and provide a service that supports your daily operations. With AJ-Security, you gain more than a security presence; you gain a dependable security partner who takes your business, your reputation, and your peace of mind seriously. Because we care.

Door Supervision

Door Supervision

Your customers deserve to feel welcome; your staff deserve to feel safe, and your venue deserves security you can rely on. By choosing AJ-Security, you benefit from experienced, professional male and female SIA-licensed Door Supervisors who understand that effective security is about much more than simply managing who comes through the door. Our approachable and open-minded officers provide a reassuring presence, helping to create a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment while managing entry, identifying potential risks, preventing disorder, and dealing professionally with challenging situations. Whether you operate a pub, nightclub, licensed venue, or outdoor event, we work alongside you to support the smooth running of your business, protect your reputation, and help ensure your customers enjoy their experience and feel confident returning. With AJ-Security, you gain a dependable security partner who understands the importance of balancing safety, professionalism, and excellent customer service. Because we care.

Festival Security

Festival Security

Your festival deserves to be remembered for the enjoyment, atmosphere, and experiences it creates, not for avoidable security concerns. By choosing AJ-Security, you benefit from professional, proactive, and adaptable SIA-licensed security officers who understand the importance of keeping your visitors, performers, staff, and event organisers safe while allowing everyone to enjoy the occasion. Our experienced male and female officers provide a welcoming and reassuring presence, helping to manage crowds, control access, identify potential risks, prevent disorder, and respond professionally to incidents or emergencies. Whether you are organising a small community festival or a large outdoor event, we work closely with you to understand your requirements, support your event planning, and help everything run safely and smoothly from arrival through to departure. With AJ-Security, you gain more than a security team; you gain a dependable partner who understands that protecting your visitors, supporting your staff and safeguarding your event's reputation are essential to its success. Because we care.

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Trusted by clients across Cumbria

Great team at AJ-Security they have never let me down and always do a very professional job when on the doors.

David McCrae

15 weeks ago

Fantastic service, as always from Kirky and the team, we always use for our door staff, thanks for a such great service..Throstles Nest Wigton.

steven barton

15 weeks ago

Great company to deal with. All employees conduct themselves in a very professional manor, and are very reliable. Can't really fault this service.

Colin Martin

18 Jul 2025

Professional, courteous, highly recommend

Cameron Harrison

1 Feb 2025

A great company providing a fantastic service delivering above and beyond.

Shaun West

21 Jan 2025

Highly recommend great tutors lots knowledge worth while good laugh

Daniel Tatton

29 May 2024

I've bumped into Adrian a few times now and he's incredibly passionate and skilled at what he does. What a lovely person!

Daniel D

7 Mar 2024

Great service and excellent contacting skills

michael brooks

7 Feb 2024

Highly professional company, used as stand in security when Cove UK took over Solway holiday park while we were setting up to make a in house security team. Highly recommend

hayden shrubb

26 Jul 2023

Fantastic service, fully professional. Would highly reccommend

Andrew Hardcastle

11 Jul 2023

A great company to work with. They are very reliable, all the staff are friendly, approachable and professional.

Colin Dockerty

30 Jun 2023

Adrian came highly recommended to us by a number of partner organisations. He met with us quickly to discuss his services.

Debbie Fox

30 Jun 2023

We used AJ Security at one of our events. Adrian and his colleague were extremely professional, helpful and supportive.

Sarah Carruthers

21 Aug 2023

Very professional company. We needed doorstaff for an 18th birthday party and from initial contact enquiry right through, the service was excellent.

Paul McCarron

17 Sept 2023

Just finished a Top-up Door Supervisor / First Aid course. Its been great i really enjoyed it. Great staff, very knowledgeable.

Craig Paisley

9 May 2024

First time using AJ Security and wasn't disappointed, a perfect gentlemen, there wasn't too much of a forced presence known, but was there for if needed - will defo use again

James Kirby

30 Sept 2024

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Contact Us

Why should you choose us?

Local

Cumbria based through and through. We know the towns, the venues and the people, so we understand what your site, event or business really needs from security.

Customer Support

Reach us any time and speak directly to our own in-house team. No call centres, no ticket numbers, just people who know you and your site.

01900 368777

Experience

Over 30 years in the security industry, with military trained staff and officers who have worked events, venues and sites across the county.

Trusted

Over 38 five star reviews from clients across Cumbria, many of whom have stayed with us for years.

Insured

Fully insured, with all officers employed on PAYE. If something goes wrong, we take the hit, not you.

Our Team

Meet the team behind the scenes ensuring consistency

Adrian Kirkbride

Adrian Kirkbride

Founder, Owner & Managing Director

Adrian brings over 35 years of experience in the security industry since 1989. A UK veteran, he upholds the highest standards of integrity and responsibility, ensuring AJ-Security provides trustworthy, responsive, and highly trained personnel.

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Beth Wilson

Beth Wilson

Business Administration

Beth oversees all Business Administration at AJ-Security, ensuring smooth operations with keen attention to detail. Now managing compliance and daily operations, she upholds the highest standards of professionalism.

Lee Molyneux

Lee Molyneux

Training Advisor

Lee applies his in-depth military experience and passion for instructing to equip employees with essential security industry skills, including First Aid, Door Supervision and Close Protection.

Barry Horabin

Barry Horabin

Instructor

Barry is a key asset to AJ Training Academy, bringing exceptional instructing abilities and a wealth of experience in the military, Close Protection, and First Aid.

Areas We Serve

Security services across Cumbria, from our base in Maryport

Our office is at 12a Selby Terrace, Maryport, and our officers work throughout the county. That means quicker site visits, supervisor checks as part of the normal working day, and cover that does not depend on anyone travelling in from outside Cumbria.

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