About Securitas

Securitas is the most locally-focused security company in the United States, with over 450 local branch managers and more than 100,000 security officers who provide unmatched security solutions to meet the specific needs of thousands of businesses. Securitas USA’s services include guarding services, patrols and inspections, access control, concierge and receptionist services, security console operators, alarm response, and specialized client requested services.

Our Values

Securitas’ three fundamental values are: Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness. They serve as guidance for all of our employees in building trust with customers, colleagues and the surrounding community.

Integrity

A Securitas employee is honest and therefore trusted to work unsupervised on the customer’s premises and with valuables. Securitas never compromises in its demand for integrity. Integrity also includes openly expressing one’s opinion, reporting improprieties and not withholding information.

Vigilance

Professionalism entails seeing, hearing and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don’t. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers’ premises.

Helpfulness

When needed, a Securitas employee will lend assistance, even if it is not directly related to his or her job. As part of an ongoing effort to make life safer, a Securitas employee will always help if an incident occurs that requires intervention.

History

In 1999, Securitas developed a platform in North America with Pinkerton’s, Inc., the company’s largest acquisition to date. During the next year, Securitas purchased several more U.S. security companies, and acquired Burns International in August 2000. In July 2003, the combined American acquisitions became Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., a leading security company that works with more than 80 percent of the Fortune 1000 companies and has annual revenues in excess of $2.5 billion. Today, Securitas has operations in over 30 countries worldwide.

Pinkerton and Burns - Securitas Companies

Like Securitas Group, Pinkerton had a rich history dating back to 1850 in Chicago, when Allan Pinkerton, the “original private eye,” founded Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency. Pinkerton was employed to protect railroad property and first gained fame for exposing the activities of a band of counterfeiters. In 1861, he achieved national recognition when he uncovered and foiled a plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Soon after the outbreak of the Civil War, Pinkerton helped organize a federal secret service, of which he became chief. His pursuits of notorious outlaws such as Jesse James, the Reno brothers, and the Wild Bunch (a group of bandits led by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) brought extraordinary visibility to his agency. During the 1980’s, American Brands acquired Pinkerton. Later, California Plant Protection acquired Pinkerton from American Brands and the two companies combined to became one of the leading security companies in the country. Securitas acquired Pinkerton in 1999.

In 2000, Securitas Group acquired another legendary, American private security firm, Burns International. Founded in 1909, the William J. Burns Detective Agency was also headquartered in Chicago. Burns was a man of integrity who had served as a national crime watchdog. During his career, he was known as “the greatest detective the U.S. had ever produced.” In 1921, he was appointed director of the newly formed Bureau of Investigation that later became the FBI. Burns’ drive, determination and commitment to service helped his company grow from a small detective agency to the second largest security provider in the U.S.

That same year, Securitas Group made a number of other U.S. acquisitions. First Security, American Protective Services, Doyle Protective Service, Smith Security, and APG Security were all purchased, giving the company a strong American foundation. The acquisitions also positioned Securitas Group as the market leader in the United States with nearly a 20 percent share of the guarding business.

In July 2003, all of the U.S. operations of Securitas Group united under the single name of Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

Our People Make the Difference

Success Depends on Individual Performance as well as Teamwork
 
Every day, Securitas employees are preventing losses and averting tragedies by demonstrating our core company values of vigilance, integrity and helpfulness. Securitas employees belong to an elite corps of security professionals dedicated to providing superior security service. Relying on technology, proven security methods, teamwork and our Service Heroes philosophy, our People Make the Difference at Securitas.

Our Service Heroes provide outstanding client service by Having Everyone Receive and Offer Excellent Service (H.E.R.O.E.S.). We support our Service Heroes through ongoing training and preparation for additional responsibilities. As the largest security provider in the world, Securitas offers superior career opportunities. If you like making a difference in people’s lives, consider joining our team. Let us help you achieve your career goals.

When you become a Securitas employee, we want you to take full advantage of our training and development programs – they are known to be the best in the security industry.

Training & Development Programs
Securitas maintains libraries with training programs, books and videos on virtually every security subject. We also create our own specialized courses for developing first rate security teams and professionals at the Securitas Center for Professional Development. Courses are available as self-study books, instructor-led classes, and online or on CD-ROM as interactive e-learning courses.

If you’re interested in a career in security and ongoing professional training, join our team!