Protecting What Matters™

People First. Always.

World-class security demands talent to match.

We built Code 9 Security on a single belief: that the quality of your security is inseparable from the quality of your people. Every officer we deploy is trained, well-led, and fully supported to perform at the highest level; not just on day one, but throughout their career with us.

We recruit from the military, police, ambulance and fire services, as well as from civilian security backgrounds. What unites our team isn't where they came from; it's the standard they hold themselves to and take pride in.

Our colleagues aren't just a number, hired and forgotten. They're invested in, recognised, and proud of the work they do.

Specialists, Not Generalists

  • First Responders, Not Just Guards

    Security officers are frequently the first on scene when a medical emergency occurs.

    Our officers who pursue the medical pathway earn their First Response Emergency Care (FREC) qualification (or equivalent), giving them the skills to provide immediate, potentially life-saving intervention while emergency services are en route.

  • Fire Resilience, Built In

    Under the Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform) Order 2005, your premises carry specific legal obligations.

    Our fire risk management specialists provide proactive, knowledgeable fire safety support, embedded within your security provision, not bolted on as an afterthought. Responsive 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

  • A Safer Workplace, All Round

    Our health and safety specialists hold recognised management qualifications and integrate seamlessly into your operational environment.

    They support your compliance needs as a natural extension of your team, reducing your burden rather than adding to it.

You Can Trust Our People. Here's Why.

Placing security personnel in your workplace, community, and home, around your colleagues, family, and assets, requires absolute confidence. This is why we take vetting seriously, because trust isn't optional in this industry.

At Code 9 Security, everyone, irrespective of background, rank, or role, undergoes a thorough pre-employment process in accordance with British Standard 7858. Checks include:

  • Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Checks

  • Right to Work verification

  • SIA licence validation

  • Employment history and reference checks

  • Identity verification

  • Financial standing verification

  • Social media checks

Our Leadership Team

  • Daniel Gormley LLM

    FOUNDER

    Daniel leads Code 9 Security's approach to strategy and risk, client advisory and operational governance.

    His legal and operational background ensures that every security strategy we deliver is proportionate, defensible and effective, with the client's interests always front and centre.

  • Paul Bennett

    EMERITUS CHAIR

    Paul joined Code 9 Security with a clear vision: to help Daniel bring intelligence-led thinking and genuine professionalism to an industry that too often settles for less.

    His leadership shaped the values and culture that define Code 9 Security today, and his influence continues to guide the direction of the business.

  • Peter Clarke MSyI MCMI

    OPERATIONS

    Pete brings a lifetime of public service and policing expertise to Code 9 Security and uses that experience and skill to command and lead our frontline operations.

    Understanding the real-world needs and demands of multiple stakeholders, Pete is able to effectively lead and empower his colleagues to deliver world-class security services, every day.

  • Aled Daniels

    WATCH MANAGER

    Aled brings frontline operational close-protection and command experience to Code 9 Security, overseeing our guarding and patrol operations with the calm authority and situational awareness that come from years at the sharp end of security operations.

  • James Valentine LLB (Hons)

    TECHNOLOGY

    James combines a legal background with deep technical expertise to lead Code 9 Security's technology integration efforts.

    He ensures that the tools and systems we deploy, from CCTV to drones to robotics, are matched precisely to each client's risk profile and operational environment.

  • Hannah Aldous BSc (Hons)

    PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

    Hannah is Code 9 Security's Professional Standards Champion. She oversees the standards that every officer, every site and every service we provide must meet and exceed.

    Her work underpins the trust our clients and stakeholders place in us, day in and day out.

  • Sally Owens BSc (Hons)

    STAFF OFFICER

    Sally is the operational backbone of Code 9 Security, ensuring that standards, communications and administration run seamlessly across every part of the business.

    Her attention to detail and coordination skills are what keep the machine running smoothly.