About

providing excellent security solutions since 1988
Founded in 1988, Kestrel Guards provides a high quality and reliable Security Service – security guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding and alarm response to commerce, industry, local government and the leisure market across the entire South and South West of England from its strategically placed offices in Southampton, Bournemouth, Devon, Cornwall, Winchester, Portsmouth, Taunton and nationally through our approved contractor network.


our team
The office team at Kestrel are the foundations of our success. They are dedicated professionals with a friendly and helpful approach to all tasks and challenges.
Our management and operations team bring a wealth of experience in protecting people, property, and premises with backgrounds spanning the security industry, policing and the armed forces.
Awarded the industry’s highest accolades
ensuring quality of service and industry expertise.
Holding NSI Gold standard for our adherence to British Standards sets us apart from other providers and ensures your security is safe in our hands.
We currently hold SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) status for the provision of Security Guarding and Key Holding services.
Training and Development
Kestrel Guards has a robust, structured approach to staff training and competency development that ensures all personnel meet the excellent standards we require. Our comprehensive training program, combined with our rigorous recruitment and vetting processes, provides the assurance that our officers are fully equipped to deliver our security services to the highest standard.
What we offer
Environmental Management System
We are ISO 14001 accredited, an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system.
We don’t take the environment for granted and have invested heavily in our Carbon Reduction Plan as part of our strides towards net zero. We are partnered with Carbon Footprint Ltd to measure and monitor our Carbon Footprint and maintain and progress our Carbon Reduction Plan.
We have Solar Panels fitted to the roof of our Head Office and 24 hour Control Room to generate our own electricity, LED lighting in our offices, Hybrid Vehicles, driver vehicle analytics, Recycled Uniform and PPE, we are exploring every innovation possible to help us look after our precious environment.



