The Reality of Running a Venue
Running a pub, bar, or club means navigating a complex web of legal obligations, unpredictable customers, and operational pressures — all at once, often late at night. One incident can put your licence, your staff, and your reputation at risk. The question isn't whether you need professional security. It's whether yours is good enough.
Know Your Risk Profile
Under the Licensing Act 2003, your premises licence conditions may legally require SIA licensed Door Supervisors. Failure to comply doesn't just risk an incident — it risks your licence, your livelihood, and your business.
Licensing Act 2003
Premises licence conditions often mandate SIA licensed security to uphold the four licensing objectives.
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
You have a legal duty to protect your staff from violence and aggression — a risk that is inherent in licensed hospitality.
Martyn's Law — Now in Force
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 makes security a core legal obligation for venues. We help you understand and meet your responsibilities.
What First Secure Delivers
Our team operates as an extension of yours — protecting your customers, supporting your staff, and safeguarding your licence every single night.
Entry Management & Queue Control
Professional, welcoming entry management that sets the tone for the entire customer experience.
De-escalation & Conflict Resolution
Trained to defuse tension before it becomes an incident — protecting customers, staff, and your reputation.
Vulnerable Customer Support
Identifying and supporting vulnerable individuals — a duty of care that reflects well on your venue.
Security Procedure Reviews
We assess your existing arrangements and identify gaps before they become liabilities.
Peak Period Planning
Scaled security support for events, seasonal peaks, and high-footfall nights — when you need it most.
Martyn's Law Compliance Support
We help you understand your obligations under the new legislation and implement proportionate measures.
"Modern Door Supervisors don't just stand at the door — they create a welcoming first impression, manage your environment, and help ensure every customer leaves safely."
First Secure — Hospitality Security Specialists
How It Works
We visit your venue, review your premises licence, understand your operation, and identify your specific risk profile — at no cost and with no obligation.
We build a proportionate, practical security solution specific to your venue — covering personnel, procedures, and any technology recommendations.
Our SIA licensed officers are briefed on your venue, your expectations, and your customers before they ever set foot through your door.
We review, adapt, and scale with you — whether your operation grows, your licence changes, or your risk profile shifts. We're with you for the long term.
Who We Work With
We work with venue operators of all sizes across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. If you serve alcohol and open your doors to the public, we can help.