S3 Security

What S3 Security does

S3 Security is a tech-enabled, private security services provider founded in 2011 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, where it operates a Florida-licensed (#B1200096) security business under the DBA 'Special Security Strategies.' The company delivers community-based security patrol services to more than 100 client sites and an estimated 75,000+ residents across North Florida (Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tallahassee, and Orlando), with primary customer verticals in multi-family housing and commercial real estate, plus secondary exposure to student housing, homeowners associations, and community improvement districts. Its core service portfolio comprises (1) vehicle patrol services using GPS-tracked, dash-cam-equipped SUVs and sedans, (2) dedicated armed and unarmed security officers with 30+ hours of site-specific training before solo patrol, and (3) 24/7 alarm and video monitoring delivered through a partnership with a leading video monitoring provider.

Name

S3 Security

Legal name

S3 Security

Website

https://sthreesecurity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

S3 Security is a tech-enabled Jacksonville-based security patrol firm serving 100+ multi-family, commercial real estate, student housing, and HOA communities across North Florida since 2011.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Manned Guarding & Patrol Services (IMAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential & Community Guarding (HOAs, Gated Communities) (BPAKAAAE), Mobile Patrol & Alarm Response (HSAHAKAB), Remote Video Guarding / Virtual Patrol (Guard + CCTV) (BPAKAAAL), Manned Guarding & Site Security (Static Guards) (BPABAMAA)

Keywords

• Security patrol services
• Mobile security patrols
• Property security services
• Commercial real estate security
• Video monitoring services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Patrol Services: Mobile protective patrol services providing expanded coverage times and trained security personnel. Clients pay only for services actually needed versus having an on-site dedicated guard.
2. Dedicated Security Officers: Experienced armed and unarmed dedicated Security Officers specially trained to protect client assets. Officers undergo rigorous recruitment and over 30 hours of site-specific field training.
3. Alarm/Video Monitoring: Partnership with leading video monitoring service provider for real-time crime prevention and swift security response to suspicious activity. Integrates with most pre-existing camera/CCTV solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

S3 Security provides tech-enabled community-based security patrol services across North Florida, combining mobile vehicle patrols, dedicated armed and unarmed security officers, and 24/7 alarm/video monitoring. Services are delivered with GPS-tracked patrol vehicles, dash cameras, a secure dispatch center, and a web-based nightly reporting system, and are tailored to multi-family housing, commercial real estate, student housing, homeowners associations, and community improvement districts.

Product overview

S3 Security is a tech-enabled integrated security services company offering a unified portfolio of patrol-based security solutions. The core offerings consist of Vehicle Patrol Services (mobile protective patrols using GPS-tracked, fully-equipped vehicles), Dedicated Officer Services (armed and unarmed security personnel), and Alarm/Video Monitoring (24/7 real-time video monitoring partnered with a leading video monitoring provider). These services are supported by a proprietary Technology Platform featuring GPS tracking, dash cameras, secure dispatch center, electronic nightly reports, and CRM database. The company serves five industry segments: Multi-Family Housing, Commercial Real Estate, Student Housing, Homeowners Associations, and Community Improvement Districts. The company's 'Happy Warrior' mantra emphasizes treating everyone with courtesy while performing mission-critical security functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vehicle Patrol Services Mobile protective patrol services using a targeted-oriented patrol model with GPS-tracked, fully-wrapped SUVs or 4-door sedans equipped with laptops, dash cameras, and mobile devices, providing expanded coverage at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated on-site security officer. Aimed at property managers, community managers, and commercial real estate stakeholders across North Florida.
• Dedicated Officer Services Experienced armed and unarmed security officers specially trained to protect client assets. Officers go through a rigorous recruitment process and over 30 hours of site-specific field training before being approved for solo patrol. Intended for property owners and managers needing on-site security presence.
• Alarm and Video Monitoring 24/7/365 alarm and real-time video monitoring delivered in partnership with a leading video monitoring service provider for real-time crime prevention and swift security response to suspicious activity, integrating with most pre-existing camera and CCTV solutions. Intended for property owners, property managers, and commercial real estate operators.
• Multi-Family Housing Security Community-based security patrol services for multi-family housing communities with expertise in lease violations, lawsuit risk mitigation, and actionable intelligence delivered to community managers. Intended for multi-family property managers, asset managers, and community managers.
• Commercial Real Estate Security 24/7/365 reliable security coverage with targeted after-hours patrols, insurance and regulatory compliance support, and emailed nightly reports for commercial properties. Aimed at commercial real estate owners, asset managers, and property managers seeking tenant attraction and retention.
• Student Housing Security Flexible monitoring times and customized patrol schedules during high-impact times such as homecoming, finals, weekend nights, and bar closing times, with officers trained to identify suspicious patterns. Intended for student housing property managers and operators.
• Homeowners Association Security Security patrol services for single-family home, condo, and townhome communities featuring community rules enforcement, parking compliance, and resident concierge support. Intended for HOA boards and community association managers.
• Community Improvement Districts Security Security patrol services for community improvement districts throughout North Florida, focused on district-level public-private sector coordination. Intended for community improvement district boards and administrators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 100 client sites and 75,000+ residents throughout North Florida
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WideEyeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 July 2018S3 Security and WideEye partnered to sponsor the First Coast Apartment Association community event on July 12th. This was a community event focused on fellowship and learning community news, helping to build S3's message in the Jacksonville community.
• Leading Video Monitoring Service ProvidercoreTechnology or IntegrationS3 Security partners with the leading Video Monitoring Service Provider to deliver innovative crime prevention through real-time monitoring. The partnership enables swift security response to suspicious activity and integrates with most pre-existing camera/CCTV solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Allied Universal: Allied Universal is the largest U.S. security services company, providing manned guarding, patrol, and integrated security solutions across commercial, residential, and institutional customers. Comparable to S3 as a direct competitor in security guard and patrol services, but operating at vastly larger national scale.
• Securitas: Securitas is a global security services leader offering uniformed guarding, mobile patrol, and remote video monitoring across multiple verticals. Comparable to S3 in core patrol/guarding services but with global reach, broader portfolio, and significantly greater resources.
• Prosegur: Prosegur is a multinational security firm offering manned guarding, mobile patrol, and integrated security technology solutions. Comparable to S3 as a broad security services provider with overlap in patrol and guarding for commercial and residential customers.
• GardaWorld: GardaWorld is one of the largest privately held security services firms globally (and acquired G4S), offering guarding, mobile patrol, and cash solutions. Comparable to S3 in core security patrol offerings but competing from a multinational platform.

Direct peers

• St. Moritz Security Services: St. Moritz Security Services provides uniformed security officers, mobile patrol, and alarm response across the U.S. Comparable to S3 in core guard/patrol service offering and customer segments including residential and commercial properties.
• PalAmerican Security: PalAmerican Security is a U.S. security guard services company providing uniformed officers, mobile patrol, and site security to commercial, residential, and industrial customers. Comparable to S3 as a similarly-sized guard/patrol competitor with overlapping verticals.
• Sunstates Security: Sunstates Security is a privately held U.S. security services firm offering contract security officers, mobile patrol, and specialized security solutions to residential, commercial, and institutional clients. Closely comparable to S3 in service portfolio, target verticals, and mid-market positioning.
• Signal 88 Security: Signal 88 Security is a franchise-based private security company focused on mobile patrol, alarm response, and dedicated security officers for multi-family housing, HOAs, and commercial properties. Highly comparable to S3 in service mix, target customer (HOAs/multi-family), and patrol-led business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Sthreesec
• Xx.com/s3security1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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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