International Protective Service

What International Protective Service does

International Protective Service (IPS), operating commercially as IPS Global, is a U.S. private security services provider founded in 2006 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company delivers manned guarding services — armed and unarmed standing guards, mobile patrols, K-9 units, executive protection, and event security — alongside investigations, security consulting, and training programs drawn from law enforcement and military practitioner backgrounds. In December 2025, IPS was acquired by Allied Universal; D.A. Davidson & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to IPS on the transaction, which has closed, and IPS now operates as IPS Global within Allied Universal's security services platform.

The company's technology layer pairs trained personnel with an integrated stack of 24/7 private dispatch, alarm monitoring, real-time video monitoring, access control systems (keyless entry, card readers, biometrics), and 24/7 video surveillance. Four revenue streams are evident: professional services (guarding, investigations, consulting, training), managed services (monitoring), hardware sales (access control and surveillance system installation), and contract-based staffing arrangements. Pricing is custom quote-based, with services scoped per assignment duration, threat level, and visibility profile. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales into commercial, residential, executive-protection, and event-organizer customer segments across the southern and western United States.

IPS holds a California Private Patrol Operator license (#119960) covering offices in Agoura Hills and San Leandro, in addition to its New Mexico headquarters. Its customer base spans commercial enterprises, residential property owners, high-profile individuals (celebrities, corporate leaders, dignitaries, political figures), and event organizers — with services marketed via direct business development, industry events, referral networks, and recruitment-driven employer-brand channels. With a headcount range of 251-500, IPS is positioned as a multi-state, full-service security provider rather than a single-segment regional guard firm.

Name

International Protective Service

Legal name

International Protective Service, Inc.

Website

https://ipsglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

International Protective Service (IPS Global) is a U.S. full-service private security provider founded in 2006, offering armed and unarmed guarding, executive protection, investigations, monitoring, access control, consulting, and training to commercial, residential, and high-profile clients across the southern and western United States. Acquired by Allied Universal in December 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (56162), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Manned Guarding & Site Security (Static Guards) (BPABAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF), Secure Transportation & Protective Driving (Armored / Convoy) (BPAKABAH), Diplomatic / Government Official Close Protection (BPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Private security services
• Armed security guards
• Executive protection
• Alarm monitoring services
• Security patrol services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security Services: Professional security services including armed and unarmed guards, mobile patrols, K-9 units, executive protection, event security, and residential standing guards. Revenue is generated through service contracts with flexible staffing arrangements tailored to client environments and risk profiles.
2. Monitoring Services: 24/7 alarm monitoring and video monitoring services providing vigilant surveillance of client properties with rapid response capabilities. Services include coordination with first responders.
3. Technology Solutions: Access control systems, video surveillance systems, and related security technology solutions including installation, monitoring, and ongoing management.
4. Consulting and Training: Security consultation services for identifying vulnerabilities and recommending solutions, plus training and development programs for security personnel with licensing preparation and certification support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

International Protective Service (IPS Global) delivers integrated private security services combining highly trained personnel with monitoring and surveillance technology. Core offerings include armed and unarmed guards, mobile patrols, K-9 units, executive protection, event security, alarm and video monitoring, access control and surveillance systems, private investigations, security consulting, and training programs for security personnel.

Product overview

IPS Global is a full-service security provider offering an integrated suite of protection services. The portfolio combines manned security services (standing guards, mobile patrols, K-9 units, executive protection, event security, armed transport) with technology solutions (alarm monitoring, video monitoring, access control systems, video surveillance systems). Supporting these are professional services including investigation services, security consulting, and training & development programs. All offerings are backed by 24/7 private dispatch and delivered by professionals with law enforcement and military backgrounds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Protective Service Active protective services including standing guards, mobile patrols, K-9 units, event and executive protection, and armed transport designed to deter, prevent, and respond to threats for commercial clients.
• Commercial Event Security Event security services for corporate events, grand openings, concerts, fairs, hospitality, and retail celebrations; coverage tailored to venue layout, crowd size, and event-specific risks.
• Commercial Security Consulting Security consultation services that identify gaps in current security posture through assessment and interview processes, delivering detailed reports with practical recommendations.
• Residential Standing Guard Service On-site personnel offering commanding protective presence with options for uniformed or plain-clothes officers, armed or unarmed protection, and K-9 support for residential clients.
• Residential Security Patrol Services Active, visible surveillance through continuous property monitoring on scheduled or vacancy-based patrols with immediate action for suspicious activity at residential properties.
• Full Service Residential Security Complete residential security suite combining video surveillance, access control, uniformed and plain-clothes officers, mobile patrols, and 24/7 dispatch.
• Executive Security Services Customizable executive protection services for high-profile individuals and organizations, including armed standing guards, covert operations, secure transportation, and threat management.
• Investigation Services Private investigation services including interviews, surveillance, computer forensics, paper-trail analysis, incident reconstruction, and expert testimony.
• Alarm Monitoring 24/7 professional surveillance of security systems from an expert-staffed monitoring center with rapid response dispatch and coordination with first responders.
• Video Monitoring Real-time professionally managed video surveillance with trained specialists reviewing feeds, identifying suspicious activity, and initiating appropriate responses.
• Access Control Systems Customizable access control solutions ranging from keyless entry and card readers to advanced biometric and integrated system options, with expert design, installation, and ongoing management.
• Video Surveillance Systems High-quality around-the-clock video surveillance capturing footage for criminal deterrence, critical event recording, and investigation support, with expert integration.
• Business Consulting Services Expert consulting to strengthen security infrastructure, optimize operations, and develop security-focused capabilities aligned with strategic goals for commercial clients.
• Training & Development Training programs covering armed and unarmed security fundamentals, licensing preparation, and continued education delivered by experienced instructors from military and law enforcement backgrounds.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Allied UniversalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025International Protective Service (IPS) was acquired by Allied Universal in a transaction that has closed. D.A. Davidson served as exclusive financial advisor to IPS on the sale. The deal represents a successful transaction with potential for growth through Allied Universal's combined strengths. IPS Global is now part of Allied Universal, with career opportunities integrated into the Allied Universal careers website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ADT Inc. Large incumbent in monitored security, access control, and video surveillance for residential and commercial customers. Comparable to IPS's technology and monitoring services, though focused on installation and monitoring rather than manned guarding.
• Pinkerton: Long-established provider of corporate security, investigations, executive protection, and risk consulting under Andersen-owned brand. Comparable to IPS's investigations and executive protection lines within a broader global platform.
• Allied Universal: North America's largest security services provider and IPS's new parent company. Operates across manned guarding, technology solutions, and risk consulting at national scale, providing the broader competitive context for IPS's regional offerings.
• The Brink's Company: Global provider of cash handling, secure logistics, and security services including guarding and monitoring. Comparable to IPS in providing integrated protective services to commercial and high-value-asset clients.

Direct peers

• Prosegur: Spanish multinational providing manned guarding, cash-in-transit, alarm monitoring, and security technology, with strong North American presence. Closely matches IPS's mix of manned services plus monitoring and technology.
• Command Security Services: U.S. provider of contract security officers, aviation security, and security services for commercial and government clients. Comparable in offering and scale to IPS's manned guarding operations.
• Walden Security: Mid-sized U.S. security company providing uniformed guarding, patrol, and specialized security services for commercial, government, and residential customers. Direct peer at a similar scale to IPS.
• SOS Security: U.S.-based security firm offering manned guarding, executive protection, investigations, and security consulting — closely matching IPS's service portfolio and similar mid-market positioning.
• GardaWorld: One of the largest privately held security services companies in the world, providing manned guarding, cash transport, and security solutions for commercial, residential, and high-profile clients — overlapping with IPS's core offerings.
• Securitas AB: Global security services giant offering manned guarding, mobile patrols, monitoring, and integrated security solutions across commercial, residential, and executive protection segments — directly comparable to IPS's bundled services model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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