First Coast Security Services

What First Coast Security Services does

First Coast Security Services, Inc. (FCS) is a privately held, founder-owned contract security provider founded in 1999 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The company deploys approximately 8,700 security professionals across 36 states and the District of Columbia, delivering roughly 8 million service hours annually to 85+ clients. Its primary verticals are data centers (2,700+ team members deployed daily in 17 states), federal and local government, commercial real estate, logistics and distribution, gated communities, and educational institutions.

The core offering combines manned guarding with a proprietary technology stack centered on VisionOps / Video Powered Intelligence (VPI), an AI-driven video analytics platform that converts surveillance cameras into intelligent sensors for anomaly detection, forensic search, and predictive security. Supporting proprietary and integrated products include the Rack Security Device (RSD) for server-rack-level protection, FCS Security Operations Software, FCS Automated Patrol (Ghost Robotics Quadrupedal UGV), security officer body cameras, wireless remote surveillance camera systems, and the FCS Safe Community System. A Guard Force Risk Review consulting offering performs on-site assessments and remediation planning for client security operations.

FCS generates revenue through multi-year contract security engagements (recurring, hour-based and post-based billing), hardware sales of proprietary security devices, and professional services for risk assessments. Pricing is quote-based and customized per client. The go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise field sales targeting security directors, facilities managers, and C-suite executives at large organizations and government agencies, with no channel partner or reseller model. All growth to date has been organic, with the company reporting approximately 500% growth in revenue and service hours over the past seven years and no acquisitions or external funding rounds.

Name

First Coast Security Services

Legal name

First Coast Security Services, Inc.

Website

https://fcssecurity.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

First Coast Security Services, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, deploys 8,700+ security professionals across 36 states for data centers, commercial, government, and residential clients. The company combines manned guarding with proprietary AI video analytics, rack security devices, and autonomous patrol technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Guarding (Utilities, Plants, Data Centers) (BPAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manned Guarding & Patrol Services (IMAIAEAA), Manned Guarding & Site Security (Static Guards) (BPABAMAA), Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF), Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses) (BPAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Contract security services
• Data center security
• Physical security guards
• Security technology solutions
• Commercial security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Security Guard Services: Billed contract security services providing armed and unarmed security guards for various client facilities including data centers, commercial buildings, government facilities, and residential communities. Services include patrol services, fixed post security, and event security. Revenue generated through service hours billed to clients under contractual agreements with SLAs and KPIs.
2. Technology Solutions Integration: Sale and deployment of proprietary and third-party security technology solutions including surveillance systems, access control, body cameras, and automated patrol devices as part of comprehensive security programs.
3. Risk Assessment and Consulting Services: Guard Force Operations Risk Reviews providing on-site evaluation of security operations, identification of operational gaps, physical security posture assessment, and training upgrades with actionable insights.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

First Coast Security Services (FCS) provides contract physical security guard services for data centers, commercial buildings, gated communities, educational institutions, government facilities, logistics centers, and other critical infrastructure sites across 36 U.S. states plus Washington D.C. Core offerings include armed and unarmed security officers, patrol and event security, integrated with proprietary technology such as the VisionOps AI-powered video analytics platform, the Rack Security Device, Security Operations Software, body cameras, wireless surveillance systems, autonomous patrol robots, and the Safe Community System. The company also offers Guard Force Risk Review consulting and assessment services for clients evaluating or upgrading their security operations.

Product overview

First Coast Security Services (FCS) offers a comprehensive physical security services platform combining trained personnel with proprietary and integrated technology solutions. The core offering is security guard services (armed/unarmed guards, patrol, event security) deployed across data centers, commercial, logistics, gated communities, education, and government sectors. The technology portfolio centers on VisionOps/Video Powered Intelligence (VPI) - an AI-powered video analytics platform that transforms surveillance cameras into intelligent sensors. Supporting hardware products include the proprietary Rack Security Device (RSD), Security Officer Body Cameras, Wireless Remote Surveillance Camera Systems, and FCS Automated Patrol (featuring Ghost Robotics quadruped robots). Additional proprietary solutions include Security Operations Software (operations management), Safe Community System (SCS) for traffic/gate management, and Guard Force Risk Review consulting services. FCS operates 2700+ team members daily across data centers in 17 states, with approximately 8,700+ security professionals deployed across 36 states and DC, servicing 85+ clients with 8 million hours yearly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FCS Rack Security Device (RSD): FCS proprietary rack security device for data center protection.
• FCS Security Operations Software
• FCS Automated Patrol
• FCS Safe Community System (SCS)

Products and services

• Contract Security Guard Services Armed and unarmed security officers, patrol services, fixed post security, event security, and personal security deployed across data centers, commercial buildings, logistics/distribution centers, gated communities, educational institutions, and federal/local government facilities.
• FCS Rack Security Device (RSD) FCS proprietary hardware device that secures individual server racks inside data centers, monitoring rack access and providing rack-level physical security to protect digital assets.
• Security Officer Body Cameras Body-worn cameras issued to FCS security officers to document interactions, capture evidence, and improve officer accountability and safety during security operations.
• Wireless Remote Surveillance Camera Systems Mobile wireless camera systems that can be rapidly deployed to address security gaps and eliminate blind spots without permanent infrastructure changes; installable within 24 hours.
• FCS Security Operations Software FCS proprietary operations management platform used to coordinate guard scheduling, dispatch, incident management, monitoring, and client reporting across client sites.
• FCS Automated Patrol (Ghost Robotics Quadrupedal UGV) Customized autonomous perimeter-patrol solution featuring Ghost Robotics quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs) for autonomous ground patrols at construction sites, large land areas, and fence lines.
• FCS Safe Community System (SCS) Automated solution for traffic-speed monitoring and gate management deployed in residential gated communities, HOAs, and commercial communities.
• VisionOps / Video Powered Intelligence (VPI) AI-powered security ecosystem combining Video Powered Intelligence, operational data, AI/ML analytics, and automation into a unified predictive security framework that transforms surveillance cameras into intelligent operational sensors.
• Guard Force Risk Review On-site consulting engagement that assesses current security operations, identifies operational gaps, evaluates physical security posture, and recommends training upgrades with actionable insights; documented to deliver 135% ROI for data center clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dark Posts KPI Reduced by 100% for data center client
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NASCO (National Association of Security Companies)minorOthersFCS is a proud member of NASCO, a national trade association for security companies. Membership provides industry networking, advocacy, and best practice sharing opportunities within the contract security industry.
• Secure Building CouncilminorOthersFCS is a proud member of the Secure Building Council, an industry organization focused on security best practices for commercial and institutional buildings.
• ASIS InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSean Owens, VP of Security Technology, serves as Vice Chair of the ASIS International Crime Prevention Steering Committee and is a member of the Crime Prevention Community Committee. This involvement shapes industry standards and positions FCS as a thought leader.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PalAmerican Security: PalAmerican Security is a North American contract security provider serving commercial, industrial, and government clients with a similar mid-market profile to FCS. It overlaps on enterprise guarding and has built a presence in adjacent technology-enabled security services.
• St. Moritz Security Services: St. Moritz is a mid-sized US contract security firm providing armed and unarmed guards across multiple verticals, similar in scale and model to FCS. It is a direct mid-market peer competing for the same enterprise and data center guarding contracts.
• National Security & Protective Services: National Security & Protective Services is a US contract security firm providing armed and unarmed guards, mobile patrol, and security technology solutions. It is a direct mid-market peer competing for the same enterprise and government guarding RFPs as FCS.
• OPS Security Group: OPS Security Group is a US-based contract security provider offering manned guarding, concierge, and security technology solutions across commercial, residential, and government clients. It is a direct mid-market peer with comparable service portfolio and customer mix to FCS.

Broad incumbents

• Prosegur: Prosegur is a global security services provider with US operations across manned guarding, security technology, and cash logistics. It competes with FCS for enterprise and government security contracts, particularly in larger accounts.
• Securitas: Securitas is a global security services leader offering manned guarding, mobile, monitoring, and integrated security solutions. Its US operations compete directly with FCS for enterprise and data center security contracts at much larger scale.
• Allied Universal: Allied Universal is the largest North American contract security services company, providing manned guarding, security systems, and risk advisory across all major verticals including data centers. It is a broad incumbent that competes with FCS for the same enterprise and government security contracts at national scale.
• GardaWorld: GardaWorld is a major North American security and cash services firm with significant US manned guarding operations. It competes with FCS across commercial, government, and industrial security contracts.

Emerging players

• Constellis: Constellis provides integrated security, risk management, and mission support services to government and commercial clients, with notable overlap in critical-infrastructure and high-asset facility protection. It is an emerging peer competing with FCS in the government and infrastructure security verticals.
• Akima Global Security: Akima Global Security is a US federal and commercial security provider with strong presence in government and critical-infrastructure physical security. It is an emerging peer competing with FCS for federal, defense, and high-security commercial contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/first-coast-security

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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