What National Security Service does

National Security Service LLC ("NSS"), operating under the consumer brand GuardsToGo, is a nationwide provider of licensed armed and unarmed security guard services founded in 2002 and headquartered in Westchester County, New York. The company delivers physical security across 16 specialized service categories — including commercial property and office building security, event security, construction site security, fire watch, K-12 school security, youth tour supervision, executive protection, disaster response, retail loss prevention, places of worship security, mobile patrols, and pandemic response screening — through a network of 437 field offices spanning all 50 states. Field personnel are sourced via a subcontractor-based staffing model in which affiliated licensed security agencies deploy guards under written agreements governed by NSS-set credentialing, conduct, and performance standards.

The underlying technology stack is lightweight: a custom quote-request and operations platform hosted at guardstogo.com, paired with the GuardsToGo mobile application (iOS and Android) that enables on-demand booking for short-term and one-off guard deployments. The single proprietary software asset of note is the mobile app; remaining functions (scheduling, dispatch, billing) appear to be operated manually by dedicated Security Coordinators assigned as each client's single point of contact. NSS holds a NYS Watch Guard Agency license with reciprocal multi-state recognition, maintains Commercial General Liability insurance naming clients as Additional Insured, and carries an A+ BBB accreditation.

Revenue is generated exclusively through professional-services contracts priced per guard-hour, with rates varying by armed/unarmed status, coverage duration, geographic location, and service complexity; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led and multi-channel: dedicated Security Coordinators drive direct enterprise sales; phone (888-386-4068) and online quote forms capture inbound demand; the mobile app serves SMB and repeat short-term users; and a content-marketing engine (Security Insights Blog, vertical-specific landing pages, customer testimonials) feeds top- and mid-funnel demand. Customer segments span retail, healthcare, financial services, education (notably K-12 schools and youth tour operators), construction, hospitality, government, residential, faith-based institutions, and non-profits. The firm is privately held and closely held, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or acquisitions in the available data.

Name

National Security Service

Legal name

National Security Service LLC

Website

https://guardstogo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

National Security Service LLC (dba GuardsToGo) provides licensed armed and unarmed security guard services across all 50 states through a 437-field-office subcontractor network, serving commercial, education, construction, retail, event, government, residential, and faith-based clients via direct sales and a mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security 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

Mobile Patrol & Alarm Response (BPAKAAAB), Mobile Patrol & Alarm Response Services (BPABAMAB), Campus Security Guarding & Patrol Services (EDAEACAA), Residential Security Guarding (Static Posts) (HSAHAKAA), Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses) (BPAKAAAG), Manned Guarding & Patrol Services (IMAIAEAA)

Keywords

• Private security services
• Armed security guards
• Unarmed security guards
• Event security services
• Commercial property security

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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: Provides armed and unarmed security guard services on a contractual basis. Services include commercial property security, event security, construction site security, school security, residential security, retail security, mobile patrols, fire watch services, youth tour security, and disaster response. Revenue generated through service contracts with pricing based on guard hours, level of service (armed/unarmed), coverage duration, and geographic location.
2. Temporary/Short-term Security Services: Provides short-term security guard services for one-time events, temporary needs, and emergency situations. Revenue model based on hourly/daily rates for guards deployed on short-notice assignments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

National Security Service LLC (operating as GuardsToGo) provides licensed armed and unarmed security guard services across all 50 states through 437 field offices and a subcontractor-based staffing model. Services span commercial property, retail, construction sites, schools, events, places of worship, residential, fire watch, mobile patrols, youth tour groups, and disaster response. Clients engage the company via phone, online quote request, or the GuardsToGo mobile app and are assigned a dedicated Security Coordinator who serves as the single point of contact across all assignments.

Product overview

National Security Service LLC operates GuardsToGo, a nationwide private security guard services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of human-delivered security guard solutions. The company provides both armed and unarmed security personnel across 16 specialized service categories covering commercial, retail, residential, educational, construction, event, and disaster response applications. The service portfolio operates through a subcontractor-based staffing model with 437 field offices across all 50 states. Clients access services via the GuardsToGo platform including a mobile app, online quote requests, and dedicated Security Coordinators who serve as single points of contact. Services range from armed security officers and executive protection to youth tour group supervision and fire watch services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Armed Security Officers Professional armed security guard services for high-risk environments, executive protection, and facilities requiring enhanced security measures; guards are trained in firearm handling, threat assessment, and crisis response.
• Unarmed Security Guards Professional unarmed security personnel for general security needs, access control, visitor management, and monitoring across commercial, retail, and residential properties.
• Office Building Security Guards Security services for commercial office buildings including lobby reception, access control, patrol services, and tenant safety for corporate facilities and business parks.
• Equipment and Asset Protection Security services protecting company equipment, inventory, and physical assets from theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access across commercial and industrial properties.
• Construction Site Security Guards Security services for construction sites protecting equipment, materials, and preventing theft and vandalism of unfinished buildings, including fire watch coverage during system outages.
• Retail Security Guards Loss prevention and security services for retail environments including uniformed guards, plain clothes loss prevention personnel, and inventory shrinkage prevention for stores and shopping centers.
• School Security Security guards for K-12 educational institutions protecting students, staff, and school property from violence, theft, bullying, and drug-related issues across elementary, middle, and high school campuses.
• Event Security Guards Security services for events of all sizes including crowd control, access management, and protection for private parties, weddings, concerts, corporate events, and entertainment venues.
• FireWatch Services Fire watch guards providing 24/7 monitoring for fire hazards during system maintenance, construction, or when fire protection systems are offline, ensuring code compliance and rapid hazard reporting to emergency personnel.
• Mobile Security Patrols Roving security officers in marked vehicles patrolling multiple locations on scheduled routes for properties without permanent guard stations, providing flexible after-hours coverage.
• Disaster Response Security Emergency security services during natural disasters including floods, fires, and tornadoes, providing evacuation support, property protection, and coordination alongside police, fire, and medical personnel.
• Residential Security Services Security services for residential properties including homes, communities, and apartment complexes to prevent burglary and unauthorized access.
• Youth Tour Group Security Security guards for student travel programs providing overnight supervision at hotels, curfew enforcement, hotel corridor monitoring, and emergency response for school groups and youth organizations traveling together across multiple destinations.
• Places of Worship Security Security services for religious institutions including churches, synagogues, and temples, protecting congregations, staff, and property from violence, theft, and vandalism.
• Security Guards for Non-Profits Security services tailored for non-profit organizations including event security and asset protection at affordable rates for charitable institutions and NGOs.
• Pandemic Response Security Guards Security guards trained in pandemic protocols for visitor screening, closed office screening, and implementing health and safety measures during public health emergencies in commercial buildings.
• Screening Services Visitor screening and access control services including credential verification and security checkpoint operations for commercial facilities and event venues.
• GuardsToGo Mobile App Mobile application on iOS and Android enabling clients to request and manage short-term security guard services on-the-go, supporting the underlying subcontractor-staffed delivery network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire can spread in less than two minutes; professionally trained Fire Watch Guards can spot potential fire hazards and immediately report to emergency personnel
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NYS Division of Licensing ServicescoreOthersHolds New York State Watch Guard Agency license issued by the NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, authorizing provision of security guard services throughout New York State and through reciprocal agreements throughout the United States.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Allied Universal: Largest manned security services provider in North America following its combination with G4S, offering uniformed officers, electronic security, and risk consulting across all 50 states. Closest scale comparable to NSS's nationwide footprint and identical service lines including armed/unarmed guards, mobile patrols, and event security.
• GardaWorld: Canadian-headquartered global security services company offering manned guarding, cash services, and executive protection across North America. Overlaps directly with NSS on uniformed officer and mobile patrol services for enterprise clients.
• Securitas: Swedish-listed global security giant with deep U.S. footprint providing on-site guarding, mobile patrol, and remote guarding solutions. Closest international incumbent comparable to NSS in core on-site guarding and the broader pivot toward tech-enabled guarding services.
• Prosegur: Spanish-listed global security company with U.S. operations spanning manned guarding, cash-in-transit, and security technology. Directly comparable on uniformed guarding and the integration of physical and electronic security services for multi-site customers.

Direct peers

• Inter-Con Security Systems: U.S.-headquartered, privately held contract security firm providing uniformed officers, executive protection, and event security nationwide. Comparable to NSS in business model, customer mix across corporate and government clients, and emphasis on high-touch account management.
• Akal Security: Large Native American-owned U.S. security guard provider with federal, commercial, and event security contracts across all 50 states. Highly comparable to NSS in operating model, multi-state delivery, and reliance on government-adjacent and institutional contracts.
• Doyle Security Services: Privately held U.S. contract security firm providing uniformed officers, event security, and concierge services for commercial, residential, and institutional clients. Comparable to NSS in privately held structure, mid-market customer mix, and emphasis on relationship-led account management.
• BOS Security: Privately held U.S. security guard and patrol firm serving commercial, residential, government, and event clients. Comparable to NSS in privately held scale, broad vertical mix, and emphasis on licensed, insured uniformed officer services.

Emerging players

• Protos Security: Tech-enabled managed marketplace that aggregates vetted contract security officers nationwide for on-demand and scheduled assignments. Closest direct competitor to GuardsToGo's mobile-app-driven, on-demand guarding proposition and a model NSS's app must increasingly contend with.

Regional players

• Titan Security Group: Midwestern U.S. contract security provider offering uniformed officers, concierge, and security technology integration. Comparable to NSS in service mix and customer types, though with a more concentrated geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NatSecuritySvc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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