​Professional. Community Focused. Trusted.
Established in 2006, Akon Security Services Ltd is a trusted, Canterbury based security company providing professional, reliable security services across Kent, Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Ashford, Folkestone, Dover and surrounding areas.
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With a team of over 200 fully trained security professionals, we operate 24/7, 365 days a year, supporting businesses, venues, healthcare providers, local authorities and event organisers with security solutions that put people, safety and community first.
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We’re proud to be recognised as one of the leading security companies in Kent and were the first security provider in Kent to introduce CCTV body worn cameras, reinforcing transparency, accountability and reassurance for both our clients and the wider public.
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At Akon, we believe great security is about more than presence it’s about professionalism, communication and trust. Our team are carefully selected, trained and supported to deliver calm, confident and approachable security across every environment they work in.
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From manned guarding and mobile patrols to alarm response, key holding, CCTV monitoring, event security and specialist services, our solutions are always tailored to the specific needs of each client.
Our Values
Our values shape how we operate, how we support our clients and how our team represent Akon Security Services every day across Kent.
1 / People First
Security is a people business. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing and development of our team, because confident, supported officers deliver better protection for our clients and the communities they serve.
2 / Professional & Approachable
We believe security should feel reassuring, not intimidating. Our officers are trained to be calm, respectful and professional, providing a visible presence while remaining approachable to staff, visitors and the public.
3 / Reliability You Can Trust
Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, our clients rely on us when it matters most. We deliver consistent, dependable security services backed by clear processes, strong leadership and ISO 9001 accredited quality management systems.