Off Duty Officers Inc

What Off Duty Officers Inc does

Off Duty Officers Inc is a US private security services provider founded in 1993 by retired San Diego Police Detective Terry DeGelder, headquartered in Vista, California. The company's defining differentiator is staffing armed and unarmed security assignments — both short-term and long-term — primarily with off-duty and retired law enforcement officers and military personnel holding CCW permits, alongside licensed unarmed guards. Services span roughly 37 specialized lines including event security, executive and VIP protection, construction site security, maritime and port security (notably the Port of Long Beach), hospital, school, retail loss prevention, fire watch, mobile patrol, cannabis dispensary, civil unrest, and workplace violence response. The firm operates under California PPO license #11591, holds memberships in BOMA and San Diego and Carlsbad Chambers, and aligns with the Blue Star Specialized parent brand under president Anthony Varchetto, a retired Chicago Police Sergeant.

The business model is professional-services based: revenue is generated from hourly or daily billings for guard labor, with pay-as-you-go cadence typical of most engagements and no long-term contract required for many temporary assignments. Pricing is quote-based, with armed guards, off-duty law enforcement, and specialized personnel commanding premium rates above standard unarmed guards. Go-to-market is predominantly sales-led via a toll-free number (888-408-5900), enterprise field sales targeting Fortune 100 references, and event-driven assignments for corporate and public events; an online quote form supplements direct outreach, with secondary brand presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Yelp, and a content blog.

The underlying delivery model relies on a labor-intensive recruiting pipeline and dispatch infrastructure for nationwide coverage across California, Colorado, Texas, Washington, Arizona, Florida, New York, Chicago, and Portland, supported by what the company describes as advanced logistical processes and strict accountability standards including to-the-minute guard tracking. Customer mix spans enterprise (port authorities, hospitals, large retailers, Fortune 100 firms), mid-market (construction firms, HOAs, gated communities, event venues), and SMB/private consumers, with no disclosed channel partners or franchise structure.

Name

Off Duty Officers Inc

Legal name

Off Duty Officers, Inc.

Website

https://offdutyofficers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Off Duty Officers Inc is a US private security firm founded in 1993 that staffs armed and unarmed guard assignments with off-duty and retired law enforcement officers, serving enterprise, mid-market, and event customers across nine or more states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security Guard Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), 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

Manned Guarding & Patrol Services (IMAIAEAA), Executive Protection & Close Protection (BPABAMAD), Fire Watch & Safety Patrol Services (BPAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Private security services
• Armed security guards
• Off-duty law enforcement
• Event security services
• Mobile patrol security

Headquarters

HQ city

Vista

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Guard Services: Providing armed and unarmed security guards for temporary and permanent assignments. Revenue generated from hourly/daily rates for guard services including off-duty law enforcement, standard security officers, and specialized personnel.
2. Armed Security Guards: Highly trained armed security personnel with firearms certification, CCW permits, and specialized training for high-risk environments including financial institutions and high-profile events.
3. Event Security: Short-term security assignments for corporate events, trade shows, conventions, private parties, and public events requiring crowd management and access control.
4. Long-Term Security Contracts: Ongoing security assignments for construction sites, commercial properties, residential communities, and corporate facilities requiring permanent security presence.
5. Mobile Patrol Services: Random and scheduled patrol services for large properties, parking areas, and after-hours monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Off Duty Officers Inc provides licensed armed and unarmed security guard services, including off-duty and retired law enforcement officers and military personnel, for both short-term and long-term assignments across the United States. Services span event security, corporate security, construction site protection, residential and HOA security, mobile patrol, fire watch, executive protection, and specialized vertical coverage (ports, hospitals, retail, schools, banks, cannabis dispensaries). The company operates nationwide 24/7 with on-site assessments, customized security plans, and quote-based pricing.

Product overview

Off Duty Officers Inc is a security guard services company providing a comprehensive portfolio of security solutions. The company offers armed security guards, unarmed security guards, and off-duty law enforcement officers for both short-term temporary assignments and long-term permanent contracts. Services are delivered nationwide across 24/7 operations and include specialized security offerings such as event security, corporate security, construction site security, residential security, fire watch services, mobile patrol, VIP and executive protection, retail loss prevention, hospital security, maritime security, school security, and trade show security. The company was founded in 1993 and is led by retired law enforcement professionals. Guards are staffed with licensed, experienced professionals trained in conflict resolution, emergency response, and asset protection, with many coming from law enforcement or military backgrounds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Armed Security Guards Uniformed armed security guards, bodyguard, and plainclothes security personnel trained and certified with firearms licensure for high-risk environments including financial institutions, banks, and high-profile events.
• Unarmed Security Guards Licensed unarmed security guard services providing cost-effective protection for retail stores, hotels, residential facilities, and building lobbies in low-to-medium risk environments.
• Off Duty Law Enforcement Officers Off-duty and retired law enforcement and military personnel providing security services with added authority and CCW permits for situations requiring elevated expertise.
• Event Security Security services for corporate events, trade shows, conventions, private parties, and public events including crowd control, credential verification, and access management.
• Corporate Security Security staffing for shareholder meetings, executive protection, workplace violence prevention, and ongoing corporate facility security.
• Construction Site Security Security guards for construction sites protecting equipment, materials, and personnel with 24-hour worksite watch and access control.
• Residential Security Security services for apartments, condos, HOAs, and gated residential communities providing access control and property protection.
• Fire Watch Security Fire watch guards on site when fire detection and sprinkler systems are non-operational or being installed, maintaining logs and contacting fire services during emergencies.
• Mobile Patrol Random and scheduled patrol services using marked vehicles or foot patrols to monitor large properties, parking areas, and after-hours sites for criminal behavior and suspicious activity.
• VIP and Personal Security Private security services for executives, celebrities, athletes, dignitaries, and public figures requiring discreet personal protection.
• Executive Protection High-level security protection services for corporate executives and high-profile individuals.
• Maritime Security Security services for ports, vessels, and maritime facilities including 24/7 surveillance, cargo area coverage, docked vessel security, marina security, and shipyard security.
• Hospital Security Security services for hospitals and healthcare facilities protecting patients, staff, visitors, and medical equipment.
• Long Term Security Services Ongoing security guard assignments for permanent or extended security needs at commercial, residential, and corporate facilities.
• Temporary Security Services Short-term security guard assignments for immediate needs and limited-duration projects, available without long-term contracts for many services.
• Trade Show Security Security services for trade shows including credential checking, access management, and crowd control.
• School Security Services Security guards trained for school environments and student safety programs.
• Banking Security Services Security services for financial institutions and banks requiring elevated protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of experience serving customers nationwide since 1993
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered parent_company, industry_association and local_association.

• Blue Star Specializedparent_companyOthersOff Duty Officers operates as a Blue Star Brand under the Blue Star Specialized family. The company is led by President Anthony Varchetto, a retired Chicago Police Sergeant. The brand alignment with Blue Star Specialized provides organizational backing and shared resources.
• BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association)industry_associationOthersProud member of BOMA, the world's largest commercial real estate association. Membership demonstrates commitment to industry standards and provides networking opportunities within the commercial property sector.
• Carlsbad Chamber of Commercelocal_associationOthersMember of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, demonstrating local business engagement and community presence in San Diego County.
• San Diego Regional Chamber of Commercelocal_associationOthersSilver Member of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. Membership supports regional business networking and community involvement in the primary service area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allied Universal: Allied Universal is the largest manned security services company in North America, providing armed/unarmed guards, off-duty police staffing, event security, and facility security across all 50 states. Direct overlap with Off Duty Officers across nearly every vertical served, including ports, healthcare, and corporate accounts.
• Securitas AB: Securitas is a Sweden-based global security services leader offering uniformed guarding, mobile patrol, and specialized protective services across the Americas. It directly competes for the same enterprise, port, and event security contracts that Off Duty Officers targets.
• GardaWorld: GardaWorld is a Canada-based global security services firm providing manned guarding, cash services, and specialized protective services across North America. It competes head-to-head for enterprise and government security contracts and has been an active acquirer of US guard firms.
• St. Moritz Security Services: St. Moritz is a US-based mid-market contract security firm offering armed/unarmed guards, concierge security, and event staffing across multiple states. Comparable scale and service mix to Off Duty Officers, frequently competing for the same mid-market and regional enterprise accounts.
• Covenant Security Solutions: Covenant Security Solutions is a US-based contract security provider offering uniformed guarding, off-duty police services, and specialized protective services. Directly comparable business model and service mix to Off Duty Officers, with similar enterprise and government customer base.
• Command Security Corporation: Command Security provides uniformed security officers, aviation security, and government services across the US. Comparable in scale and service mix to Off Duty Officers, competing for similar enterprise, government, and aviation contracts.

Broad incumbents

• ISS A/S: ISS is a global facility services company offering security alongside cleaning, food, and workplace services. It competes for integrated facility management contracts where security is one component, often displacing pure-play guard firms on enterprise bids.

Regional players

• AM-GARD Security: AM-GARD is a Pennsylvania-based regional security guard firm providing uniformed officers and mobile patrol across the Mid-Atlantic and select national accounts. Comparable service offerings but smaller geographic footprint than Off Duty Officers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChLj2YOLR7QZT6ndFgIgaFA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Off-Duty-Officers-551388681693181
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/offdutyofficers

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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