Onyx Security Group Ltd is a professional security company built on real frontline experience and a straightforward promise – to protect people, property, and peace of mind.
Founded by a former Police Scotland Officer and British Armed Forces veteran, and Hostile Close Protection Operator. Onyx brings the discipline and reliability of those backgrounds into every job we take on. From day-to-day guarding to specialist close protection, we focus on delivering a dependable service that clients can trust.
We work with a wide range of clients across Scotland and the UK, including private individuals, businesses, construction projects, events, estates, hospitality venues, and corporate environments. Whether you need a smart, customer-facing guard on a reception desk, a team for an event, mobile patrols across multiple sites, or discreet personal protection, we tailor our approach to what you need – nothing more, nothing less.
Every member of the Onyx team is carefully selected, fully vetted using BS7858 screening, and SIA-licensed. Most come from strong military or policing backgrounds, bringing professionalism, good judgement, and the ability to handle situations calmly and confidently. At the same time, we understand that modern security is also about communication, presentation, and customer service – qualities our clients consistently value.
Our work spans manned guarding and static security for offices, retail, estates, hospitality, and construction; mobile patrols, keyholding, and alarm response; front-of-house and concierge security; event and crowd management; residential and estate protection; executive and close protection; and travel risk management and secure transport.
These are just a few of the bespoke services we offer. For a full overview of our capabilities, please visit the Services section.
Hire private bodyguards delivering executive protection, personal security, and VIP security for individuals requiring discreet, reliable, trained close protection support.
Hire private security guards delivering 24 hour manned security safeguarding premises with vigilant on-site protection, rapid response, and professional presence.
Hire specialised event security delivering private party security, public event security, and private security for weddings with disciplined oversight, crowd management, and reliable protection.
Private estate security, private home security, and commercial real estate security delivered with proactive security patrols and trained security guards.
Technical surveillance and digital protection for homes, estates, businesses and venues – advanced CCTV, encrypted networks and fully integrated monitoring systems.
Every member of our team is carefully selected, boasting extensive security industry experience with a strong military or police background. No matter the level of expertise required, we provide professionals equipped to handle every security challenge with precision and discretion.
At Onyx, your security is our mission. Whether you need personal protection, secure logistics, or event and business security, we are committed to delivering excellence, ensuring safety, and providing peace of mind.
Want to know more about our services and approach? Check out our FAQs below.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We offer a wide range of security services, including close protection, manned guarding, mobile patrols, CCTV monitoring, alarm response, key-holding, event security, and risk assessments.
We are based in Edinburgh, covering Scotland and the rest of the UK. We also offer services in other countries such as Dubai.
Yes, all our security officers are licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) with a certain level of military and police background and undergo thorough background checks.
We implement customised security strategies, employ highly trained professionals, and use state-of-the-art technology to provide comprehensive protection.
We pride ourselves on Trust, Strength and Assurance for all our clients. Our professionalism, and bespoke solutions tailored to meet individual client needs. We also offer 24/7 customer support to ensure peace of mind.
Manned guarding involves assigning trained security personnel to protect your premises, assets, and personnel. They deter potential threats and respond to emergencies.
Yes, we have experience managing security for events of all sizes, from private gatherings to large-scale public events.
With a background in response Policing, ourmobile patrol officers conduct random or scheduled inspections of your premises to deter criminal activity, identify potential risks, and respond to alarms or incidents.
With our key-holding service, we securely store a set of your keys and respond to any alarms or emergencies at your property, eliminating the need for you or your staff to be on-call.
This depends on the guidance you require, our cooperate contracts do have a minimum contractural terms, which can be discussed during the meeting.
No, our pricing is transparent, and we provide a detailed breakdown of costs before you agree to our services.
Yes, we have comprehensive insurance coverage, including public liability insurance, to protect our clients and employees.
Absolutely. We strictly adhere to all UK regulations, including compliance with SIA licensing and GDPR for handling client data.
We follow GDPR guidelines and ensure that any data we collect is securely stored and used solely for security purposes.
You can contact us via phone, email, or by filling out our online form. Our team will get back to you promptly to discuss your requirements.
Our 24/7 emergency response team is always on standby. Simply contact our dedicated hotline, and we’ll respond immediately.
Yes, we work closely with our clients to create bespoke security plans tailored to their needs and budget.
We value your feedback. You can reach out to our customer service team via phone or email, and we’ll address your concerns promptly. We always ask for our clients to write a brief summary after the day to ensure the company is on the right tracks and if there is anything that needs changed for the next working day.