What National Security Industries does

National Security Industries is a privately held California-based security services provider founded in 1995 and headquartered in San Jose. The company delivers a portfolio of physical security and technology-enabled surveillance solutions, including 24/7 armed and unarmed guard services, mobile patrol with GPS tracking, lobby reception, access control, loss prevention, fire watch, construction security, healthcare security, private investigation, and temporary event security. Its proprietary technology layer is the High Definition Streaming Management (HDSM) system, which powers 24/7 remote monitoring across warehouses, construction sites, offices, parking facilities, industrial plants, airports, farms, and government facilities.

The company's business model is anchored in multi-year recurring contracts for guard and monitoring services, supplemented by transactional revenue from temporary/event security and professional services pricing for private investigation. It operates a sales-led, direct distribution model through four California offices (San Jose, Santa Cruz, Los Angeles, Rancho Cordova), reaching customers via a toll-free number, website contact forms, email, and field sales representatives. Pricing is custom and quote-based, with free estimates provided to prospects.

National Security Industries serves a diverse client base across government (airports, cities, counties, state departments including CHP, DMV, Veterans Affairs, Justice, Energy, and Corrections), commercial real estate (Cushman & Wakefield, Steven Creek Plaza), construction (Devcon, Swinerton, Hensel Phelps, Barry Swenson), healthcare (Rancho Cordova General Hospital, SF General Hospital Ward 93), hospitality (Ramada Inn, Radisson, Hampton Inn), manufacturing (Cemex), utilities (CA Dept. of Water Resources, CA Dept. of Energy), and transit (Merced Transit). Its management team brings law enforcement and military credentials including a Navy SEAL Vice President of Operations, an FBI Supervisory Special Agent as Project Coordinator, and a General Manager with 30+ years of law enforcement and U.S. Navy service, which the company leverages as a primary differentiation point.

Name

National Security Industries

Legal name

National Security Industries

Website

https://nationalsecurityindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

National Security Industries is a privately held California security services provider founded in 1995 offering armed and unarmed guards, mobile patrol, and HDSM-based 24/7 remote monitoring to government, construction, healthcare, real estate, and commercial clients across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Construction Site Security (IMAIAEAH), Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

Keywords

• Security guard services
• Remote video monitoring
• Armed security officers
• Mobile patrol services
• Fire watch security

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Guard Services: Revenue generated from providing armed and unarmed security officers for various client facilities and events. Services include 24/7 security, mobile patrol, construction security, healthcare security, fire watch, and loss prevention.
2. Remote Monitoring Services: 24/7 monitoring services using HDSM technology for surveillance of warehouses, construction sites, offices, parking areas, and industrial facilities. Includes offsite monitoring capabilities.
3. Private Investigation: Investigation services leveraging FBI and law enforcement backgrounds of management team for criminal investigation, organized crime, domestic terrorism, drug, fraud, and personal crimes.
4. Temporary/Event Security: Short-term security coverage for conventions, weddings, and other events requiring temporary security personnel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

National Security Industries is a state-licensed, 24/7 professional security solutions agency that provides armed and unarmed security officers, mobile patrol, lobby reception, and access control across California. It supplements its physical guard services with HDSM-based remote video monitoring and offers specialized protection for construction sites, healthcare facilities, government buildings, and events, plus private investigation services. The company serves airports, cities, counties, commercial real estate, construction builders, healthcare facilities, hotels, manufacturing plants, shopping centers, trucking, transit, and utility clients.

Product overview

National Security Industries provides a comprehensive portfolio of security solutions combining on-site guard services with technology-enabled remote monitoring. The core offerings include armed and unarmed officer services, mobile patrol with GPS tracking, and 24/7 remote monitoring using High Definition Streaming Management (HDSM) technology. Specialized services cover construction security, fire watch, healthcare facilities, loss prevention, private investigation, and access control systems. The company operates primarily in California with offices in San Jose, Santa Cruz, Los Angeles, and Rancho Cordova, serving diverse industries including airports, government agencies, healthcare, commercial real estate, and construction builders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Security Services Round-the-clock security guard services providing continuous on-site protection for facilities, featuring trained personnel and real-time response capabilities for commercial and government clients.
• Unarmed Officers Non-armed security personnel trained for access control, visitor management, patrol, and general security monitoring without lethal weapons, for buildings, events, and facilities.
• Armed Officers Licensed armed security personnel trained in firearm use, mace, and baton deployment for high-risk security situations requiring armed response capability.
• Mobile Patrol Vehicle-based security patrols providing randomized coverage of multiple locations with GPS tracking and real-time reporting to deter criminal activity across client sites.
• Vehicle Guards Security officers stationed at or patrolling with vehicles for mobile security coverage and rapid response capabilities across client locations.
• Lobby Receptionist Security-trained front desk personnel combining visitor management, access control, and professional reception services for office buildings and commercial properties.
• Remote Monitoring Services 24/7 surveillance using High Definition Streaming Management (HDSM) technology with remote monitoring operators providing real-time threat detection and response across warehouses, construction sites, offices, parking facilities, and industrial plants.
• Construction Security On-site security services tailored for construction sites including equipment protection, access control, and theft prevention for active building projects and construction yards.
• Fire Watch Licensed fire watch services monitoring for fire hazards and ensuring compliance with fire codes when normal fire detection systems are offline or impaired.
• Healthcare Security Security services designed for healthcare facilities including hospitals and medical centers with specialized training for patient safety, workplace violence prevention, and medical environment challenges.
• Loss Prevention Retail and commercial loss prevention services to detect, deter, and investigate theft, fraud, and inventory shrinkage at shopping centers and commercial properties.
• Private Investigation Investigation services led by a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent with expertise in criminal investigation, organized crime, domestic terrorism, drug crimes, fraud, and personal crimes.
• Access Control Electronic access control systems and personnel managing entry points, credential verification, and facility security protocols for office buildings and commercial properties.
• Temporary Security Short-term security coverage for events including conventions, weddings, and other temporary gatherings requiring security personnel on a one-time basis.

Named customers37 records

Segments10 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

One partnership is on record.

• National SecurityminorOthersMultiple business affiliations are mentioned through client relationships and industry affiliations. National Security Industries is listed as a member of National Security member organization. The company works with various government agencies and commercial clients as a service provider rather than formal partnerships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Covent Security Group: California-based security services firm offering uniformed guards, patrol, and specialized services for commercial, industrial, and government clients — direct regional competitor with similar customer mix.
• National Security Systems (NSS): California-headquartered security services firm offering manned guarding, patrol, and remote monitoring with overlapping vertical focus on government, construction, and commercial real estate — direct competitor in NSI's home geography.
• SOS Security: U.S.-based security guard and protective services firm with strong government and commercial client base; directly comparable in service mix (armed/unarmed guards, patrol, investigations) and target segments to NSI.
• Signal 88 Security: Franchise-based security services provider with mobile patrol and dedicated guard offerings across multiple U.S. markets including California — directly comparable in service mix and mid-market commercial target customer.

Regional players

• ProGuard Security Services: California-focused private security company providing armed/unarmed guards and patrol services primarily in Northern California — competes in similar local bid environment for construction, commercial, and government contracts.
• American Guard Services: Western U.S. security services provider offering uniformed guards, mobile patrol, and event security with comparable focus on construction sites and commercial properties.

Emerging players

• BrightGuard Security Services: Tech-enabled guard services provider offering integrated video monitoring and physical guarding for commercial and residential clients — directly comparable integrated offering but with stronger digital/marketing platform.

Broad incumbents

• GardaWorld Security Services: Large security services provider with significant California footprint offering armed/unarmed guards, mobile patrol, and risk consulting — competes for the same government and commercial real estate accounts as NSI.
• Allied Universal: Largest security services company in North America, providing manned guarding, monitoring, and integrated security across California with comparable armed/unarmed officer, mobile patrol, and remote monitoring offerings — competes directly with NSI for enterprise and government contracts at much larger scale.
• Securitas USA: Global security services firm with deep California presence offering guarding, mobile patrol, and electronic security integration — directly competes on enterprise and government contracts and is rapidly building out remote guarding/monitoring capabilities similar to NSI's HDSM offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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