Securitas helps make your world a safer place. Since 1934, we have continually evolved to stay ahead of emerging risks. Today, that means becoming the trusted partner in intelligence-led security. Across the globe, our 322,000 employees combine expertise, data, and technology to deliver a connected ecosystem of security services that help clients protect what matters most.
Securitas North America
Our purpose
Employees
358,000
Customers
10,200
Customer retention
87%
Pinkerton's National Detective Agency and Securitas' forerunner is established
Securitas is created in Helsingborg, Sweden
Erik Philip Sörensen acquires Hälsingborgs Nattvakt in Helsingborg, Sweden.
Sörensen acquires additional security companies in Southern Sweden and combines all companies together to form Förenade Svenska Vakt AB.
Securitas is established in the USA after acquiring Pinkerton
Securitas entered the U.S. in 1999 by acquiring Pinkerton, then the nation’s leading security company. In 2000, it acquired Burns and several regional firms, becoming the country’s largest security provider with a 20% market share.
Securitas Integrated Guarding launches
Securitas USA delivered organic growth and stable margins while restructuring its guarding operations under one brand. Its new strategy focused on specialized, client-segmented services, expanding Mobile and Monitoring operations, and strengthening its global presence.
Securitas Remote Guarding becomes a core security service
Securitas forms a team of design engineers which become the Solutions Support Team (SST).
The Securitas Operations Center (SOC) is established, supporting numerous critical functions.
Securitas’ Operation Center (SOC) is where our people, technology, and processes converge to offer you remote services, 24/7 monitoring of video and alarm systems, ensuring swift and effective responses to potential threats. Securitas Electronic Security (SES) is acquired.
Securitas Mobile becomes the largest mobile patrol provider in North America
Securitas debuts the largest digital transformation in its history
Our transformation programs will help us become the security industry’s leader in intelligent services. The IS/IT program will create a modernized infrastructure foundation, and other business transformation programs will support our strategic growth and refine our processes.
Securitas established industry-first, strategic partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Securitas further elevates security with additional significant investments in the people and technology that differentiates us as industry leaders
