Cobalt Security Services

What Cobalt Security Services does

Cobalt Security Services, Inc. is a privately held, California-licensed (PPO18012) private security firm headquartered in Westlake Village, California. Founded in February 2015 by Andrew Esseff, a former US Army EOD Technician with US Secret Service experience, the company went operational on January 1, 2016, and serves primarily Southern California — Ventura County, the San Fernando Valley, and since January 2023 the Tulare/Visalia/Tipton area. Its offering portfolio spans uniformed standing guards (armed and unarmed), vehicle/courtesy patrols, event security, bodyguard and executive protection, HOA/neighborhood security, and verticalized services for shopping centers, hotels, agriculture, construction sites, and asset-holding facilities, complemented by security consulting and site risk assessments. Pricing is quote-based with a complimentary site assessment as the primary demand-generation mechanism, and revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly guard contracts, supplemented by event staffing, consulting engagements, and AI-powered video monitoring subscriptions.

The firm's service delivery is built on a stack of third-party but integrated technology platforms: SilverTrac for real-time guard reporting and client portal access, Officer Reports (with Tour Tracker QR-code checkpoint scanning) for electronic incident/DAR/maintenance documentation, and ROG cloud-based video surveillance for alert generation using existing client cameras. On top of these, Cobalt layers AI-powered continuous video monitoring combining computer vision, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics with human verification. Officers are sourced predominantly from former military and law enforcement backgrounds and complete 80+ hours of in-house training delivered by a veteran trainer. GTM is direct enterprise field sales via website contact forms, a toll-free number (866-819-2611), and outbound consultations. The company has not raised external institutional capital and operates with a 101–250 employee footprint across a single state.

Name

Cobalt Security Services

Legal name

Cobalt Security Services, Inc.

Website

https://cobaltsecurityservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cobalt Security Services is a California-licensed private security firm that provides armed and unarmed guards, vehicle patrols, event security, bodyguard services, and AI-powered video monitoring to HOAs, businesses, construction sites, agriculture, hospitality, and retail clients across Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

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), Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF), Event Traffic, Parking & Perimeter Security (BPAKACAJ)

Keywords

• Private security services
• Security guard services
• Event security staffing
• AI video monitoring
• Executive protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westlake Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Security Guard Services: Cobalt Security Services generates revenue primarily through the provision of contracted private security guard services, including standing guards, vehicle patrols, and bodyguard services. Services are contracted on a recurring basis (monthly or ongoing) with customization options for armed vs. unarmed guards, uniform types, and patrol frequency.
2. AI-Powered Video Monitoring: AI-powered security video monitoring services offered as a standalone or bundled offering with on-site guard services, providing continuous 24/7 facility surveillance with human verification of AI alerts.
3. Security Consulting Services: Security consulting engagements involving site risk assessments, walk-throughs, threat identification, and the development of customized security plans for businesses and residences.
4. Event Security Services: Temporary event security staffing contracted for specific events including weddings, concerts, festivals, corporate events, and other gatherings, with pricing based on guard count and event duration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cobalt Security Services provides contracted private security guard services — including armed and unarmed standing guards, randomized vehicle patrols, event security, bodyguard/executive protection, and security consulting — across Southern California. Service delivery is augmented by proprietary technology platforms (SilverTrac, Officer Reports, Tour Tracker, ROG cloud surveillance) and AI-powered video monitoring that delivers real-time GPS-stamped reporting, QR-verified checkpoint tours, and continuous 24/7 AI surveillance with human verification.

Product overview

Cobalt Security Services is a private security services firm offering a portfolio of service offerings and technology platforms. The core service offerings include standing guard (uniformed guards stationed on-site), vehicle/courtesy patrol services, event security, bodyguard services, and specialized security for business complexes, agriculture, construction sites, HOA/neighborhoods, hospitality/hotels, shopping centers, parking enforcement, and asset protection. Technology platforms include AI-Powered Security Video Monitoring for continuous AI-surveillance with human verification, Security Guard Technology via SilverTrac for real-time incident reporting and guard tour tracking, Officer Reports for electronic documentation, Tour Tracker for QR-code checkpoint verification, and ROG Video Surveillance for cloud-based camera monitoring. Clients can choose armed or unarmed guards, uniformed or plainclothes presentation, and can customize service plans to fit specific needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standing Guard Services Uniformed armed or unarmed security guards stationed on-site at client properties to provide continuous presence and protection of persons and property for businesses, HOAs, and other commercial clients.
• Vehicle Patrol / Courtesy Patrol Services Mobile patrol units conducting randomized vehicle patrols to inspect perimeter integrity, enforce parking rules, and respond to security incidents across contracted commercial and residential properties.
• AI-Powered Security Video Monitoring Continuous 24/7 AI-driven video surveillance that uses computer vision to identify objects, recognize faces, and detect unusual movement patterns, with human verification of alerts, anomaly detection, behavior analysis, and predictive analytics to enable rapid response and dispatch.
• Event Security Professional temporary security staffing for events including weddings, concerts, festivals, corporate events, sports games, and similar gatherings, providing crowd management, controlled access, and asset protection with pricing based on guard count and event duration.
• Bodyguard / Executive Protection Services Personal protection and adaptive security presence for corporate executives, musicians, athletes, performers, government officials, and celebrities, including threat prevention and proactive threat detection.
• Business Complex & Corporate Security Comprehensive corporate and business complex security including access control, CCTV monitoring, vehicle and foot patrols, visitor management, and emergency response for offices, corporate campuses, and business complexes.
• HOA & Neighborhood Security Services Homeowner association and residential community security including access control for gated entries, nightly vehicle patrols, perimeter walk-throughs, community representation at HOA meetings, and home stop-offs for traveling families.
• Construction Site Security Construction site protection services including equipment loss prevention, CCTV setup, access control, perimeter integrity checks, and armed or unarmed guard options to deter theft, vandalism, and trespassing and potentially reduce insurance costs.
• Agriculture & Farmland Security Farm, ranch, and agricultural property protection services including poacher patrols, irrigation maintenance checks, well inspections, theft/vandalism deterrence, and prevention of unauthorized dumping.
• Hotel & Hospitality Security Hotel and resort security services including after-hours access control, event security, patron escort, CCTV monitoring, and emergency and non-emergency response while maintaining the hospitality experience.
• Shopping Center & Mall Security Retail shopping center and mall security including on-site guards, vehicle patrols, transient removal, loiterer dispersal, parking enforcement, and shoplifting and property damage prevention.
• Asset Protection Security Services Protection for asset-intensive sites including car lots, construction sites, storage container lots, and wood and metal distribution centers with perimeter patrols, roving guards, vault/safe guards, and unauthorized access prevention.
• Parking Enforcement Parking regulation enforcement for HOAs, gated communities, and apartment complexes including citation writing, towing coordination, and violation reporting.
• Security Consulting Services Security risk assessment and consulting services that include site walk-throughs, threat identification, vulnerability analysis, and the development of customized security plans for businesses and residences.

Quantifiable outcome

• AI-powered monitoring reduces the need for large on-site security teams, resulting in significant cost savings for clients.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SilverTrac SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCobalt Security has partnered with SilverTrac Software as the primary technology platform bridging communication between security guards, Cobalt management, and clients. SilverTrac provides a multi-user mobile application enabling incident reporting, QR code checkpoint scanning, GPS/timestamped guard tracking, client portal access, and remote alert/task management. The partnership enables real-time transparency, digital reporting, and elimination of paper-based processes for clients.
• Officer ReportscoreTechnology or IntegrationCobalt Security utilizes Officer Reports, a web-based (no-download) platform designed specifically for the private security guard industry. The platform enables guards to create incident reports, daily activity reports, maintenance requests, and visitor logs in real time, sent directly to clients. Tour Tracker, an application within Officer Reports, uses QR codes scanned via phone app to verify guard checkpoint completion with GPS coordinates and timestamps.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Verkada: Cloud-based physical security platform offering AI-enabled video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection for commercial and enterprise customers. Comparable because the AI video surveillance and analytics capabilities increasingly compete with Cobalt's ROG and AI monitoring stack.

Broad incumbents

• Allied Universal: Largest US-based security services firm providing manned guarding, patrol, event security, and integrated technology solutions nationwide. Comparable because it offers the same core static-guard and patrol services that Cobalt provides, but at vastly larger scale and national footprint.
• ADT: Large incumbent provider of monitored security, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and (via ADT Commercial) on-site guarding across the US. Comparable because its commercial arm competes with Cobalt on integrated guard + video monitoring solutions for multi-site customers.
• GardaWorld: International security and cash services company with a significant North American guarding business. Comparable because it competes in the same manned guarding and patrol category, with similar enterprise, commercial, and event customer types.
• Securitas: Global security services company offering uniformed guarding, mobile patrol, and tech-enabled monitoring across North America. Comparable because it overlaps directly with Cobalt's standing guard, vehicle patrol, and AI-augmented monitoring offerings.

Direct peers

• Sunstates Security: Regional US security firm providing uniformed officers, patrol, and concierge-style security services to commercial, residential, and government clients. Comparable because its contract guarding, vehicle patrol, and customer-segment profile closely align with Cobalt's.
• Signal 88 Security: Mid-market, franchise-based US security company offering standing guards, vehicle patrol, and event security to commercial and residential clients. Comparable because its service mix (static guards, mobile patrols, HOA/community security) closely mirrors Cobalt's core offering and customer segments.
• National Security Systems: US-based provider of uniformed security officers, mobile patrol, and event security to commercial, residential, and government clients. Comparable because it offers the same contract guarding and patrol model Cobalt does, targeting a similar mid-market customer profile.

Emerging players

• Deep Sentinel: AI-powered remote video monitoring security company combining computer vision with live human guard intervention. Comparable because it directly overlaps with Cobalt's AI video monitoring offering, though it serves primarily residential/SMB rather than commercial/HOA.

Regional players

• First Alarm Security & Patrol: California-based (Central Coast) security and patrol company offering uniformed guards, vehicle patrol, and alarm response. Comparable because it serves the same California commercial and residential customer base with an overlapping static-guard and patrol model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cobalt-security-services-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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