What Securitas Deutschland does

Securitas Deutschland is the German operating subsidiary of Securitas AB (NASDAQ Stockholm: SECUB), a Swedish-founded security services group established in 1934. It is the largest dedicated security services provider in Germany, operating 90+ branch locations with a workforce of approximately 20,000 employees and reporting €1.2 billion in annual German-market revenue. The company serves both large enterprises and small/medium businesses across verticals including aviation, chemical and pharmaceutical, recycling, critical infrastructure (KRITIS), retail, and data centers.

Its product and technology stack combines traditional manned guarding with proprietary digital platforms. The core technology portfolio includes MySecuritas (a centralized management portal for reports, alerts, and user administration), Securitas Connect (a self-service subscription platform with four bundled tiers: Starter/Smart/Pro/Premium at €49–€70/month targeting SMBs), and four specialized security-technology products — Securitas Base Control (AI-powered outdoor video surveillance with live talk-down), Securitas Air Control (drone detection), Securitas Fire Control (continuous temperature monitoring for early fire detection), and Securitas Indoor Control (interior surveillance). The platform architecture integrates video analytics, anomaly detection, and third-party IoT/Z-Wave/Wi-Fi devices, with all alarm events routed to certified 24/7 monitoring centers (NSL) for verification and dispatch.

The business model is multi-stream and recurring: subscription-based managed security services, on-site and mobile guarding contracts, hardware sales and maintenance for alarm/video/access/fire systems, and customized enterprise solutions under the 'Managed by Securitas' umbrella. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct field sales and account management for enterprise clients with free on-site risk analysis, combined with digital self-service (Securitas Connect e-commerce platform) for SMB customers. Distribution is anchored by the 90+ branch network providing nationwide coverage and rapid-response capability, positioning the company as the leading integrated security partner in the German market.

Name

Securitas Deutschland

Legal name

Securitas QHSE Services GmbH

Website

https://securitas.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Securitas Deutschland is the German subsidiary of Securitas AB and Germany's largest integrated security services provider, employing 20,000 staff across 90+ locations and generating €1.2 billion in annual revenue. It offers manned guarding, remote monitoring, AI-powered video surveillance, fire safety, and subscription-based SMB security solutions to enterprise and SME clients across multiple verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) & Remote Video Guarding (VSOC) (BPABAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF), Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH), Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB)

Keywords

• Security guarding services
• Remote video monitoring
• Alarm and access control
• Fire safety solutions
• Corporate risk management

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Services: On-site security guarding, mobile patrol services, and remote monitoring services delivered by trained security personnel
2. Security Technology: Sale, installation, and maintenance of security systems including alarm systems, video surveillance, access control, and fire safety equipment
3. Managed Services: Comprehensive security solutions bundled under 'Managed by Securitas' model with fixed monthly fees covering all services, technology, installation, maintenance, and monitoring
4. Subscription Packages: Pre-configured security packages (Alarm, Alarm+Video, Alarm+Video+Security) with monthly subscription fees including all components and services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Securitas Deutschland provides integrated physical security services and electronic security technology across Germany, combining on-site guarding, mobile patrol, 24/7 remote monitoring through its certified alarm center (NSL), fire & safety services, corporate risk management with Risk Intelligence, and document/data carrier solutions. The Securitas Connect subscription platform delivers packaged alarm, video, and access control solutions to small and medium-sized businesses on monthly plans starting at €49, while proprietary control systems (Securitas Base Control, Air Control, Fire Control, Indoor Control) embed AI-powered video analytics, IoT integration, and live audio intervention into customer premises.

Product overview

Securitas Deutschland offers an integrated security solutions portfolio combining security services, technology, and intelligence. The core offerings include: MySecuritas (central digital platform for security management), Securitas Connect (subscription-based security solutions for SMEs with Starter/Smart/Pro/Premium kits), and specialized security technology products (Securitas Air Control, Base Control, Fire Control, Indoor Control). Service categories encompass Mobile Services (patrol, alarm response), Remote Services (NSL monitoring center, video solutions), On-site Security Services, Fire & Safety Services, Security Technology, Corporate Risk Management (including Risk Intelligence), and Document Solutions. The portfolio is organized around Managed by Securitas - a bundled approach offering integrated security services and technology from a single provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MySecuritas: A digital platform for modern security management, bundling reports, statistics, alerts, and user administration in a central portal for intuitive, efficient security management.
• Securitas Connect
• Securitas Connect
• Securitas Air Control (SAC)
• Securitas Base Control (SBC)
• Securitas Fire Control (SFC)
• Securitas Indoor Control (SIC)
• Securitas Base Control (SBC)

Products and services

• MySecuritas Central digital platform that consolidates security reports, statistics, alerts, and user administration in one portal, enabling intuitive and efficient management of enterprise security operations across multiple sites.
• Securitas Connect Subscription-based smart security solution for small and medium-sized businesses combining alarm systems with 24/7 monitoring, mobile app control, video surveillance, and direct connection to the Securitas monitoring center via crash & smash-protected dual-path communication.
• Securitas Air Control (SAC) Specialized airspace monitoring and drone detection technology that protects facilities from aerial threats and unauthorized drone activity.
• Securitas Base Control (SBC) Compact video surveillance system with flexible high-performance cameras and AI-supported analytics for precise security coverage of outdoor areas, open warehouses, and perimeters, including live audio talk-down intervention directly connected to Securitas alarm centers.
• Securitas Fire Control (SFC) Remote temperature monitoring solution that continuously measures surface temperatures of material piles and triggers alarms when thresholds are exceeded, enabling early fire detection in industrial facilities and recycling operations.
• Securitas Indoor Control (SIC) Indoor security monitoring solution for interior surveillance of buildings with integrated security features.
• Mobile Services Flexible mobile security services including alarm response, vacancy protection, mobile escort services, patrol and beat services, key management, and lock/unlock services with intelligent route planning for cost-effective coverage.
• Remote Services Remote security services including elevator emergency call, 24/7 alarm and service center (NSL), smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and Remote Video Solutions (RVS) for efficient protection without permanent on-site presence.
• Notruf- und Serviceleitstelle (NSL) Certified 24/7 alarm technology monitoring center providing immediate situation assessment and rapid deployment of trained security personnel or notification of authorities.
• Remote Video Solutions (RVS) Remote video monitoring services delivering reliable and efficient protection without permanent on-site presence, with intelligent video analysis for suspicious activity detection.
• On-site Security Services Comprehensive on-site security services including property/object protection, reception services, aviation security, event security, industrial security, perimeter protection, access control, visitor management, doorman/shop guard, and rail construction safety.
• Fire & Safety Services Comprehensive fire protection from prevention to emergency response including fire protection officer services, fire safety training, fire department technology, mobile fire alarm systems, and industrial fire brigades.
• Security Technology Integrated electronic security solutions including fire alarm systems, intrusion and panic alarm systems, access control, video surveillance, license plate recognition, entry/person control, package tracking, personal emergency signal devices, and protection fog systems.
• Corporate Risk Management Risk identification, assessment, and strategic management services including risk assessment, security consulting, and Risk Intelligence for proactive corporate protection.
• Risk Intelligence Round-the-clock current, actionable information on global threats delivered from Securitas operations centers to support informed decision-making and proactive protection.
• Document Solutions Nationwide document and data carrier management services including archiving, data carrier service, digitization, courier service, and mailroom services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of European recycling companies have experienced fires - Securitas temperature monitoring and early fire detection systems help prevent these incidents

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Remondis / TSR RecyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic security partnership where Securitas provides comprehensive security solutions for TSR Recycling operations. At the Hamburg facility, Securitas installed video surveillance, infrared illuminators, and intelligent video analysis software enabling fire early detection and intrusion prevention. This partnership demonstrates Securitas's capability to deliver customized security solutions for complex industrial recycling operations with specific fire and security challenges.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Securitas AB: The Swedish parent company of Securitas Deutschland, operating the same global security services business model across 44 markets. Securitas Deutschland is essentially its German business unit, and Securitas AB's consolidated revenue and strategy provide the closest benchmark for valuing the German subsidiary.
• Bosch Sicherheitssysteme: Global manufacturer and integrator of security technology including video surveillance, intrusion detection, access control, and fire alarm systems. Provides the technology-side alternative to Securitas's integrated offering, especially for customers prioritizing self-installation over managed services.
• Allied Universal (formerly G4S): One of the world's largest security services companies following the G4S acquisition, offering manned guarding, technology integration, and monitoring services globally. Comparable as a global security services incumbent with similar technology-plus-personnel integrated offerings.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Provides building security technology, access control, video surveillance, and integrated building management as part of its broader infrastructure portfolio. Competes with Securitas Deutschland's Sicherheitstechnik division for technology-led enterprise contracts in Germany.

Direct peers

• ISS A/S (ISS Deutschland): Global facility services group with a substantial German security services presence offering integrated facility and security services. Comparable in bundled 'managed services' approach and multinational customer base, competing with Securitas Deutschland for large multi-site enterprise contracts.
• Gegenbauer Sicherheitstechnik: Berlin-based security services provider offering guarding, reception, event security, and integrated security solutions across Germany. Direct competitor for Securitas Deutschland's on-site and mobile patrol services, particularly in northern and eastern Germany.
• Wisag Sicherheit: Security and facility services division of Wisag, offering object protection, reception, mobile services, and security technology in Germany. Competes head-to-head with Securitas Deutschland in enterprise guarding contracts across multiple German metropolitan areas.
• Kötter Services: One of the largest family-owned security services companies in Germany, providing guarding, mobile patrol, alarm response, and security technology. Directly comparable to Securitas Deutschland in offering breadth, customer base (enterprise and SMB), and geographic coverage across Germany.

Emerging players

• Stadtreinigung Hamburg / REMONDIS Group (TSR Recycling context): While primarily a waste management company, REMONDIS and its subsidiaries like TSR Recycling represent the type of large industrial customer that drives demand for Securitas's specialized security technology offerings. Listed here to acknowledge the customer-side adjacency rather than direct competition.
• Dormakaba Deutschland: Swiss-German access control and security technology specialist with strong German market presence. Competes particularly with Securitas Deutschland's Zutrittskontrolle (access control) offerings and represents a focused alternative for customers prioritizing electronic access solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 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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