Amalgamated Security Services

What Amalgamated Security Services does

Amalgamated Security Services Limited (ASSL) is a privately held, integrated security and public safety services provider headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago, with regional operations across eight Caribbean jurisdictions: Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Founded in 1985-1986 by Executive Chairman Dr. Michael Aboud (Hon.), the company has built a 40-year operating track record and an extensive multi-disciplinary portfolio spanning armed and unarmed guarding, canine security, executive protection, cash-in-transit and ATM services, electronic security and integrated systems, central monitoring, investigations and forensics, cybersecurity, ambulance/medical transport, correctional services (prisoner transport and detainee escort), off-site data storage, and security training delivered through the proprietary Amalgamated Learning Management System and the Caribbean Institute for Security and Public Safety.

The technology stack is anchored by an integrated security platform combining the Overwatch Cybersecurity Operations Center, a central monitoring system, electronic security and integrated systems unit, geospatial technology services, and the Data & Technology Services (DTS) division, supplemented by sub-brands such as Precision Cyber, Caribbean Forensic Services, and EcheGlobal for cash management. ASSL holds ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety accreditation (originally 2019, re-accredited 2025) across most business units. The company's revenue model is a blend of recurring contracts (security guarding, electronic monitoring, cybersecurity subscriptions, off-site data storage), transaction-based fees (cash-in-transit, ATM servicing), and managed services contracts (correctional facility operations, prisoner transport, ambulance services), with professional services fees from investigations and training programs. No public pricing exists; all engagements are quoted on a per-client basis.

The go-to-market motion is enterprise sales-led, with dedicated regional offices and account management teams in each Caribbean country, supported by direct field sales targeting government ministries, financial institutions, energy companies, hospitality operators, healthcare facilities, retail centers, and manufacturing clients. Distribution includes country-specific websites, a self-serve customer login portal, the ASSL Store e-commerce channel for security equipment, and brand-building through the annual ACCP Regional Recognition Awards Programme engaging 25 Caribbean police forces. The company employs 1,001-5,000 people and remains founder-controlled with no identified institutional, private equity, or public market ownership.

Name

Amalgamated Security Services

Legal name

Amalgamated Security Services Limited

Website

https://assl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Amalgamated Security Services Limited is a privately held Caribbean security and public safety company offering integrated guarding, cash management, electronic security, investigations, cybersecurity, ambulance, and correctional services across eight Caribbean countries, primarily serving government, financial, energy, hospitality, and healthcare clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunapuna

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Guard Services: Provision of armed and unarmed security personnel for client protection across various sectors including corporate, retail, and government facilities
2. Cash & Courier Services: Cash in transit, ATM services, cash management, and international valuables transport
3. Electronic Security Systems: Installation and monitoring of electronic security infrastructure including surveillance and access control
4. Investigative Services: Background checks, fraud investigations, surveillance, and forensic services
5. Training Services: Security and safety training programs through the Amalgamated Learning Management System and Caribbean Institute for Security and Public Safety
6. Correctional Services: Prisoner transportation, detainee escort, and correctional facility management services
7. Ambulance Services: Emergency medical transport through the Archangel Ambulance Unit
8. Off Site Data Storage: Secure off-site data storage and backup services
9. Cyber Security & Digital Solutions: Cybersecurity services and digital solutions through Precision Cyber and Overwatch operations center

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ASSL provides integrated physical security, cash management, electronic security, investigative, correctional, ambulance, and cybersecurity services across the Caribbean. The company delivers armed and unarmed guarding, canine security, executive protection, cash-in-transit and ATM services, CCTV and access control installation and monitoring, fraud and background investigations, prisoner transport, emergency medical response, and managed cybersecurity through its Overwatch SOC. Operations span eight Caribbean countries with headquarters in Trinidad and Tobago.

Product overview

Amalgamated Security Services Limited (ASSL) operates as a comprehensive security and public safety services company offering an integrated portfolio of physical security, investigative, technology, and emergency services across the Caribbean region. The company's offerings span armed and unarmed guarding services, canine security, executive protection, electronic security systems, cash management and courier services, investigation services (including fraud, surveillance, and undercover operations), correctional services, ambulance services, cybersecurity solutions, data and technology services, and specialized training programs. ASSL's services are delivered through multiple business units including the Manpower Division for guard services, Cash & Courier Services Unit, Electronic Security & Integrated Systems Unit, Investigative Unit, Monitoring & Response Unit, Archangel Ambulance Unit, Correctional Services Unit, Data & Technology Services, and specialized divisions for Arms & Ammunition. The company also operates group companies including Precision Cyber for cybersecurity, Overwatch for cybersecurity operations, Caribbean Forensic Services, Caribbean Institute for Security and Public Safety, EcheGlobal for cash management, and maintains an online ASSL Store for security products. Services are delivered across eight Caribbean countries: Trinidad and Tobago (headquarters), Antigua, Barbados, Guyana, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and Jamaica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Archangel Ambulance: Emergency medical and ambulance services unit providing emergency response capabilities.
• Precision Cyber
• Overwatch
• EcheGlobal
• ASSL Store

Products and services

• Armed and Unarmed Security Guarding Provision of armed and unarmed security personnel for physical protection of corporate, retail, government, hospitality, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing facilities, including static guards, mobile patrols, canine units, and marine operations.
• Executive Protection Personal security and secure transportation services for high-profile individuals, executives, and VIPs across the Caribbean.
• Cash in Transit, ATM and Cash Management Services Secure transportation of cash and valuables, ATM cash replenishment and maintenance, comprehensive cash management, international valuables transport, and financial institution outsourcing delivered through EcheGlobal.
• Electronic Security and Integrated Systems Installation, integration, and monitoring of electronic security infrastructure including CCTV, alarms, access control, and integrated security solutions managed through a central monitoring system.
• Central Monitoring and Response Services 24/7 central monitoring of electronic security systems with real-time alarm response and emergency dispatch across multiple client locations.
• Investigative Services Background checks, fraud investigations, insurance claims investigations, internal theft, missing persons, surveillance (covert and overt), child custody, undercover business investigations, and police coordination support.
• Forensic and Polygraph Services Forensic analysis and polygraph examination services delivered through Caribbean Forensic Services for investigations and pre-employment screening.
• Vehicle Tracking Services GPS and technology-based vehicle tracking and fleet management services for individual and corporate clients.
• Correctional Services Secure prisoner transportation, detainee escort during legal proceedings, correctional facility design consulting, and training programs for correctional facility personnel.
• Archangel Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services Emergency medical response and ambulance transportation services delivered through the Archangel Ambulance Unit.
• Precision Cyber Security and Digital Solutions Cybersecurity services and digital solutions for organizations requiring protection against digital threats, delivered through Precision Cyber.
• Overwatch Cybersecurity Operations Center Managed cybersecurity operations center providing continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response services.
• Off-Site Data Storage and Data Technology Services Secure off-site data storage, backup, and archiving services, plus data management, geospatial technology, and IT solutions delivered through the Data & Technology Services (DTS) unit.
• Security and Public Safety Training Training and education programs for security personnel, correctional staff, and corporate clients delivered through the Caribbean Institute for Security and Public Safety and the Amalgamated Learning Management System.
• Arms, Ammunition and Security Equipment Licensed firearms, ammunition, and security products and equipment supplied through the ASSL Arms & Ammunition Unit and the ASSL Store e-commerce platform.
• Specialized and Marine Security Services Specialized security services for unique or high-risk situations, including marine operations, aviation and maritime security, and other tailored protective solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30,000 free cloth masks produced and distributed during COVID-19 pandemic to employees, families, and communities

Named customers5 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026ASSL partners with ACCP on the annual Regional Recognition Awards Programme for Public Law Enforcement, inviting 25 member police forces from across the Caribbean to nominate top performers. The 2026 conference was held in Suriname with ASSL's Executive Chairman Dr. Michael Aboud presenting awards.
• Ministry of Health Trinidad and TobagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership during COVID-19 pandemic for national response efforts. ASSL donated appliances including refrigerators, dryers, washers, stoves, televisions, microwaves, and kettles to step-down quarantine facilities at National Racquet Sports Centre and Brooklyn Facility.
• Trinidad and Tobago Municipal Police Service Association (TTMPSA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSL donated 500 face cloth masks to support Municipal Police officers during COVID-19 pandemic. Masks were presented by Gilbert Reyes, Executive Director at Amalgamated Security to TTMPSA President Savian Campbell.
• Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSL donated 200 face masks to support RSVGPF officers during COVID-19 pandemic. Donation presented by Retired Acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Reynold Hadaway, local ASSL representative, to Commissioner of Police Mr. Colin John.
• WINAD (Women's Institute for Alternative Development)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSL donated sewing machines to support community mask production efforts during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Living Waters CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSL donated sewing machines to support community mask production efforts during COVID-19 pandemic.
• InterClub of Trinidad and TobagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSL donated sewing machines to support community mask production efforts during COVID-19 pandemic, specifically in celebration of women.
• Rotary Club ChaguanasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSL donated sewing machines to support community mask production efforts during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Mayaro Past Pupils AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSL donated sewing machines to support community mask production efforts during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Roman Catholic Archdiocese Port of SpainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSL donated sewing machines to support community mask production efforts during COVID-19 pandemic.
• St. James Police Youth ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSL donated sewing machines to support community mask production efforts during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Trinidad and Tobago Prison ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASSL donated sewing machines to support correctional facility mask production efforts during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Caribbean Institute for Security and Public SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationASSL Group subsidiary providing specialized security and public safety training and education programs across the Caribbean.
• Caribbean Forensic ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationASSL Group subsidiary providing forensic services including polygraph examination and vehicle tracking services.
• Group Cash Management & Courier (ECHE Global)coreTechnology or IntegrationASSL Group subsidiary providing cash management and courier services through echeglobal.com
• Precision CybercoreTechnology or IntegrationASSL Group subsidiary providing cybersecurity and digital solutions services.
• Overwatch (Cybersecurity Operations Center)coreTechnology or IntegrationASSL Group subsidiary providing cybersecurity operations center services for monitoring and threat response.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Control Risks: UK-based global risk consultancy specializing in investigations, political risk, and security advisory; thematically comparable to ASSL's Investigative Unit, forensic services, and corporate risk offerings though structured as a professional services firm.

Broad incumbents

• Brink's: US-headquartered global cash-in-transit and valuables logistics specialist with ATM and digital retail solutions; directly comparable to ASSL's Cash & Courier Services Unit and EcheGlobal subsidiary.
• Prosegur: Spanish multinational security and cash logistics company offering guarding, cash-in-transit, cybersecurity, and alarm monitoring globally; broad portfolio overlap with ASSL across physical and digital security.
• ADT Inc: US-listed electronic security specialist providing intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, and monitored services; comparable to ASSL's Electronic Security & Integrated Systems Unit and Central Monitoring System.
• Securitas AB: Swedish global security services leader providing guarding, electronic security, and risk consulting across 40+ markets; overlaps directly with ASSL's guarding and electronic security services at a much larger scale.
• GardaWorld: Canadian global security services firm offering guarding, cash services, and risk consulting worldwide with a similar diversified business model; comparable at the portfolio level though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Loomis AB: Sweden-based global cash handling, cash-in-transit, and ATM services provider; comparable to ASSL's cash management, ATM, and international valuables transport services.
• Allied Universal: US-based largest global security services company (which acquired G4S in 2025) offering manned guarding, electronic security, and risk consulting; directly comparable to ASSL's core guarding and integrated systems offerings.

Direct peers

• Guardsman Group: Jamaica-headquartered Caribbean security services group offering guarding, electronic security, cash services, and investigations across multiple Caribbean territories — the closest geographic and product peer to ASSL.

Regional players

• SIS Group Enterprise: India-headquartered multi-national security services group offering guarding, cash logistics, facility management, and electronic security; comparable business model to ASSL though operating primarily in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCi2Zf-zq8M_fGtsOGMuUJIQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/asslgroup
• LinkedIntt.linkedin.com/company/amalgamatedsecurity
• Xx.com/asslgroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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