Find Emergency Security Cover

How to arrange last-minute security cover when you need it most

Whether a scheduled officer calls in sick, your venue is unexpectedly short-staffed, or you receive a sudden assignment, last-minute security gaps can be stressful, disruptive, and costly.

At FindMySecurity, we understand the importance of reliable contingency options and have built a platform that makes it easy to find qualified, trusted professionals fast.

Where can I find emergency security professionals?

Many security companies and self-employed officers collaborate in local networks or teams, covering for each other when needed. During interviews or onboarding, it’s good practice to ask whether backup arrangements are in place or if an individual officer is part of a professional response network.

On FindMySecurity, you can:

  • Post an urgent job with your location, timing, and requirements
  • Instantly alert nearby available professionals via email and push notification
  • Receive rapid applications from those qualified and available
  • Filter results based on licensing (e.g. SIA Door Supervisor, Close Protection), or experience type (e.g. event security, retail loss prevention, construction guarding)

Post a short-notice security job

Our dedicated job board allows you to quickly post urgent or ad-hoc cover roles, including:

  • Same-day emergency shifts
  • Overnight mobile patrol cover
  • Temporary static guarding
  • Event security backup
  • Retail staff sickness cover

▶ Post an Emergency Security Job

Search the UK’s largest database of security professionals

With thousands of security professionals registered on FindMySecurity, you're never far from a reliable backup option.

To broaden your reach:

  • Use postcode-based searches in your operating area and nearby commute zones
  • Check availability by day and hour
  • Filter by certification, insurance, language skills, and more

Many professionals on our platform offer flexible or temporary availability, ideal for bridging gaps in cover at short notice.

Get ahead—build contingency before emergencies occur

The best way to manage risk is to plan ahead. We recommend:

  • Pre-screening a shortlist of professionals who can be called upon
  • Arranging introductory shifts or shadowing days
  • Completing documentation (e.g. ID checks, insurance verifications) in advance

This ensures that when the time comes, your substitute professional is already familiar with the role, reducing stress for you and your client or venue.

Start now—it only takes a minute

  1. Register for free on FindMySecurity
  2. Create a quick profile outlining your emergency staffing needs
  3. Post your requirement or start searching immediately
  4. Let the platform notify trusted professionals nearby

You’ll be surprised how many security professionals are available for short-notice cover, even in your immediate area.

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