"Adrian's vision is for his incredible team of male and female security officers to create safer locations where businesses and families can thrive in a secure and welcoming environment feeling safe and secure."
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Protecting businesses, People & Places since 2018
Company founder
"Adrian Kirkbride, founder of AJ-Security, brings over 35 years of industry expertise to safeguard your communities and businesses.
Adrian's commitment ensures comprehensive security solutions for you, with a strong duty of care, AJ-Security delivers reassurances you can trust and that you can rely on".
Vision & Direction
"AJ-Security provide professional security services for businesses using trusted, reliable and punctual male & female security officers, who are all PAYE and fully insured. We maintain the highest standards through accreditations such as ISO 9001:2015, SafeContractor, Cyber Essentials, and Approved Contractor Scheme.
Built on passion and experience, we recruit from referrals & from unemployed by using our sister company AJ Training Academy to train those we believe will uphold our high standards and gain their Security Industry Authority licence. These are sourced from our communities to provide dedicated commitment. Why do we do this? - Because we care.."
Security Guarding
Event Security
Festival Security
Door Supervision
Case studies
We were appoached by a business that was suffering from underage visitors gaining entry to the premises on a weekend and had been warned. This concerned the pub manager and they wanted a presence to deter or politiely challenge those who looked borderline on the venue age policy or legale restrictions.
After a couple of meetings to discuss the situation and how we would impliment things during the evenings, our services were put in place and the manager breathed a sigh of relief for our professional approach.
Occasionally we receive communication from a valued client who requires our services on a regular but temporary basis for matters beyond their control. We successfully provide for these moments and accomodate the temporary requirement into our planner to provide.
Prior to an event happening, and still in the early stages of planning, we were approached by one of the lead organisers asking for a meeting to discuss how we deliver what was required and have we the experience?
At the meeting, our services were explained in detail and examples were given of how we assist from the start, during right up until it's over and ended.
How we assist in detail and continue throughout the event resulted in us gaining their trust and, confidence that what we said, we acted on.
An absolute pleasure and honour to chat, have a brew and swap NAAFI stories with Mark Harding, who should need no introduction to his service, his incredible story and his achievements since leaving the Forces.
WHO WE ARE
About the company
Since 2018 we have continued to expand in reputation, services provided and company size.
Our commitment continues to deliver beneficial services throughout Cumbria, North West & the Midlands.
We provide male and female officers with local knowledge and qualities from our continuation training, and/or those trained using our sister company AJ Training Academy.
The company was founded following an horrific incident in 2017 when a local gentleman was fatally attacked in Maryport, he was an active boxer of the town and highly regarded by many, many people, including Adrian, the company founder.
It was this incident that prompted AJ-Security to deliver services that would hinder or deter any similar or same occurrences ever happening again.
Driven by passion to protect, and designed to benefit commercial and residential customers, the company grew to benefit those who recognised the quality offered and invested in our services to provide security while benefitting from reassurance.
Security services should never be regarded as on cost, but instead, an investment for peace of mind and belief that everything concerned is safe and secure, and in good hands.
WHAT WE OFFER
Explore all of our Services
Security Guarding
Our experienced male and female officers wearing branded uniform not only serve as a strong deterrent but are also equipped to handle a variety of tasks to the best of their ability. These tasks include issuing permits, managing traffic, conducting perimeter checks, monitoring CCTV, handling payments and enquiries, as well as other role-specific duties.
Door Supervision
Our highly trained male and female Door Supervisors are available for private parties, licensed pubs, and larger venues, offering professional crowd management, conflict resolution, and venue security. Whether you need a small team or larger coverage, our team ensure a safe and secure environment.
With decades of industry experience, our founder Adrian personally guides our services to deliver exceptional security to reassure you.
Contact us today to learn more
about how we can meet your needs.
Events and Festivals
Our team has all the skills and experience from working at big national festivals and smaller local ones, so we know how to make your festival amazing and stress-free. We’re here to make sure everyone involved can relax and enjoy the moment, leaving them excited to tell others about what they missed and why they need to be part of the next one.
Get in touch with us to learn how we can make your festival a huge success!
AJ-SECURITY
& THE REASON
The company was founded following an horrific incident in 2017 when a local gentleman was fatally attacked in Maryport, he was also an active boxer of the town and highly regarded by many, many people, including Adrian Kirkbride, the company founder.
It was this incident that prompted AJ-Security to deliver services that would hinder or deter any similar or same occurrences ever happening again. Driven by passion to protect, and designed to benefit commercial and residential customers, the company grew to benefit those who recognised the quality offered and invested in our services to provide security while benefitting from reassurance. Security services should never be regarded as on cost, but instead, an investment for peace of mind and belief that everything concerned is safe and secure, and in good hands.
Why choose AJ-Security to protect employees, colleagues, your reputation, assets, profit & visitors?
* Established supplier providing local male and female guards and door supervisors
* Industry accreditations to ensure quality management
* All employees are PAYE.
* We recruit from referrals and unemployed witin our communities.
* Fit and proper professionals. Built on passion, designed by experience.
- Fully insured and accredited:
- ISO 9001: 2015,
- SafeContractor,
- Cyber Essentials.
Why? Because we care and value our client agreements.
OPERATIONAL AREAS
Our main focus is throughout Cumbria, Northern England and we also provide security services beyond the County border with the same passion and professionalism as you should expect.
Forged by passion to reassure
AJ-Security is the trusted choice by businesses in Cumbria and the North West seeking punctual, reliable security services. Founded in West Cumbria with over 30 years of experience, we are an established company built on passion and dedication to protecting businesses. Our origins are rooted in a personal commitment to ensuring that no one suffers due to inadequate security.
We provide tailored security solutions, including Security guarding, Door Supervision, and Event protection, delivered by our team of highly in house trained, SIA-licensed professionals. As an Approved Contractor under the Security Industry Authority (SIA), we uphold strict standards, ensuring consistent, high-quality service.
Led by a veteran management team, you benefit from disciplined, strategic security measures giving you peace of mind & belief. Our commitment to professionalism and reliability ensures long-term partnerships with all clients, by providing dependable security services you can trust.
Choose AJ-Security for experienced, dedicated protection, safeguarding your business with care and expertise.
Reassuring words:
Highly professional company, used as stand in security when Cove UK took over Solway holiday park while we were setting up to make an in house security team.
Highly recommend.
Hayden Shrub
Solway Holiday Park
We used AJ Security at one of our events. Adrian and his colleague were extremely professional, helpful and supportive.
The whole booking experience was friendly and efficient.
Will definitely use again.
Sarah Carruthers
The Den at Four Acre
Adrian came highly recommended
to us by a number of partner organisations. He met with us quickly to discuss his services and agree what could be put in place. Since AJ Security have had a presence on our site, there have been no further incidents and residents living around the site feel reassured knowing they are there. Communication has been excellent throughout.
Would highly recommend.
Debbie Fox
Housing Association
Quality Management System
Investing your trust in a company with industry related accreditations for security services, is vital for peace of mind and belief, that what you value, is in safe keeping and to ensure Quality Management has you at ease during silent hours, in the evening, or round the clock.
Invest your trust in us, because we care so your peace of mind is safe & secure with AJ-Security
Your Dedicated office team
Adrian Kirkbride
Managing Director
Managing Director, Owner, and Founder of AJ-Security, brings over 35 years of security industry experience and a deep commitment to safeguarding people, places, assets, and property. Driven by his passion for protection, Adrian founded AJ-Security with the mission of delivering reliable, professional security services throughout Cumbria and the North West. His dedication to excellence, combined with his leadership as a veteran, ensures that AJ-Security provides trustworthy, responsive, and highly trained security personnel. Adrian’s personal values of integrity and responsibility are reflected in every service, giving clients peace of mind and confidence in their security.
Lee Molyneux
Training Manager
Training Manager at AJ-Security, leverages his extensive military experience and passion for teaching to equip employees with essential skills for the security industry. His expertise in first aid and practical training ensures that kthe workforce gain confidence and real life abilities. Lee’s dedication to empowering our male and female officers help AJ-Security maintain highly skilled security professionals, ready to protect people, property, and assets with professionalism and excellence.
Beth Wilson
Business Administration
Responsible for all Business Administration duties at AJ-Security, ensures the smooth operation of the company with her keen attention to detail and organisational qualities. Starting as a Business Administration apprentice, Beth’s passion and dedication quickly earned her a full-time role. Now overseeing compliance and daily operations, she ensures that every aspect of the business runs efficiently, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and quality essential to AJ-Security's continued success and reputation.
AJ-Security founded in 2018. We proudly have a good employee retention and client focused veteran led management team.
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AJ-Security Registered address:
12a Selby Terrace, Maryport, Cumbria,
CA15 6NF
Registered in England
Company Reg No: 13727871