About Us
ATHOS specialises in the provision of high-calibre event staff, short-notice security and guarding services to the residential and corporate sectors.
ATHOS has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of COP 119, a code of practice for labour provision in the security and events sector. COP 119 was developed for security agents and aims to improve the effectiveness of security guarding service provisions. The COP 119 certification demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to meeting statuary and legal requirements, as well as the social, environmental and governance criteria within which the provision of service is delivered.
ATHOS is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office under the Data Protection Act.
Our Staff
All our SIA approved security officers are multi-skilled and not only offer a visual deterrent but an ability to react promptly and professionally to any situation requiring an immediate response. ATHOS staff fully recognise the importance of safeguarding our high-profile clients and their assets. It is with this in mind that ATHOS only recruits guards of an exceptional standard.
As a registered Disability Confident Committed Employer, ATHOS helps to ensure that disabled people and those with long term health conditions can fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
Our Name
ATHOS is one of The Three Musketeers portrayed in the historical novel by Alexandre Dumas. The Musketeers of the Guard, or King's Musketeers, were a fighting company of the military branch of the Royal Household of the French monarchy. They formed the royal guard for the king while he was outside of the royal residences.
Community
ATHOS is proud of its close working relationship with Sutton United Football Club, including its association with the Club's charities and disability sections. ATHOS provides security and stewarding services for Sutton United home fixtures.
ATHOS also supports the St Helier and Surrey Kidney Patients Association (SHSKPA). The SHSKPA is a registered charity devoted to improving facilities and welfare of kidney patients under the care of the Renal Unit of St Helier Hospital.