BOND SECURITY

What BOND SECURITY does

Bond Security is a privately held Canadian security services firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, founded around 2012 and operating under founder-owner "David." The company delivers an integrated suite of eight core services — Loss Prevention, Security Agents, Mobile Patrol, Fire Watch, Security Concierge, Investigations, Mystery Shopping, and Wedding Security — targeted primarily at commercial retail outlets (especially pharmacies), commercial properties, residential communities, and private events in Edmonton and surrounding Alberta markets. Its core operational technology is a trained, police-certified agent workforce supported by electronic surveillance equipment (audiovisual recording, stationary and portable observation) and a proprietary 10-year Shoplifter Database with Method of Operation (MO) tracking that is shared with retail clients to support loss-prevention programs.

Bond Security generates revenue primarily through recurring security service contracts (subscription/recurring model) including loss prevention, mobile patrol, fire watch, concierge, and investigation services, supplemented by event-based work such as wedding security billed as professional services. Pricing is fully quote-based and customized per engagement, with a promotional $20 discount on a customer's first fortnightly or monthly service; no public rate cards exist. The go-to-market is direct-sales-led, relying on the company website, online quote forms, phone inquiries, on-site consultations, customer testimonials, and an active presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The company carries a $5M liability insurance policy, is licensed through Alberta Solicitor General under the Security Services and Investigators Act, holds BBB accreditation, and operates under an MOU with Edmonton Police Services alongside memberships with CANASA, the International Association of Interviewers, and a training partnership with Wicklander-Zulawski. Customer evidence is dominated by long-tenured SMB relationships — particularly independent pharmacists and Shoppers Drug Mart franchisee testimonials spanning 6-10+ years — with no disclosed revenue, headcount, or enterprise-anchor customers.

Name

BOND SECURITY

Legal name

Bond Security

Website

https://bondsecurity.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bond Security is a privately held, founder-led Edmonton-based security services firm providing police-trained loss prevention, guarding, patrol, concierge, investigations, and event security to SMB retail, commercial, residential, and wedding clients across Alberta since 2012.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

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

Revenue model

1. Security Services Contracts: Recurring security service contracts including loss prevention, security agents, mobile patrol, fire watch, security concierge, and investigations. Services offered on one-time, weekly, monthly, and ongoing basis.
2. Event Security Services: Specialized wedding security and event protection services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bond Security is a Canadian security services company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, founded in 2012. It provides customized security services including loss prevention, security agents, mobile patrol, fire watch, security concierge, investigations, mystery shopping, and wedding/event security, delivered by police-trained security professionals to commercial, retail, and private clients.

Product overview

Bond Security provides a comprehensive portfolio of security services through eight distinct offerings: Loss Prevention (specialized retail theft prevention and staff training), Security Agents (uniformed guard services), Mobile Patrol (vehicle-based security patrols), Fire Watch (fire hazard monitoring), Security Concierge (access control and reception security), Investigations (surveillance and background checks), Mystery Shopping (operational audits), and Wedding Security (event protection). These services are offered as standalone solutions or can be integrated to provide customized security programs for commercial, residential, and retail clients. The company operates primarily in Edmonton, Alberta serving pharmacies, retail outlets, construction sites, gated communities, and event venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Loss Prevention On-site loss prevention services designed to deter theft and reduce shrinkage for retail and commercial businesses in the Edmonton area.
• Security Agents Trained, uniformed security personnel stationed at client sites to provide visible deterrence, access control, and incident response.
• Mobile Patrol Roving patrol services that conduct scheduled and randomized checks of properties, parking lots, and facilities for commercial and residential clients.
• Fire Watch Dedicated personnel assigned to monitor buildings for fire hazards during fire-system outages, hot work, or after-hours conditions, helping clients meet fire-code obligations.
• Security Concierge Front-desk concierge security that combines customer service with access control and visitor management for residential and corporate buildings.
• Investigations Private investigation services for corporate and individual clients, including incident and theft investigations.
• Mystery Shopping Covert evaluation services that assess staff performance, customer service quality, and compliance with operational standards at client locations.
• Wedding Security Event security services for weddings and private functions, providing access control, guest management, and asset protection for private clients.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Edmonton Police ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with the community, Bond Security has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Edmonton Police Services. This partnership enables cooperation and information sharing between Bond Security and local law enforcement for enhanced security services and incident response.
• Canadian Security Association (CANASA)coreOthersBond Security is a long-standing member of the Canadian Security Association (CANASA), demonstrating commitment to industry standards and professional practices in the security sector.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)minorOthersBond Security is a BBB-accredited business, demonstrating ethical business practices and trustworthiness to potential customers.
• International Association of Interviewers (Certified Interviewers)minorOthersProfessional membership providing access to specialized interview and interrogation training methodologies for loss prevention and investigation staff.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Paladin Security: One of Canada's largest privately-held security services providers offering uniformed guards, patrol, and loss prevention across multiple provinces including Alberta. Directly comparable to Bond Security in core service offerings and Canadian SMB/retail customer base, though at significantly larger scale.
• IMPACT Security Group: Western Canadian security services company providing uniformed guards, mobile patrol, and loss prevention in Alberta and BC. Most closely comparable to Bond in regional footprint, SMB customer focus, and service mix.
• Blackbird Security: Canadian security services company providing uniformed guards, mobile patrol, and loss prevention services across multiple provinces. Closely comparable to Bond in service mix, customer segments (retail, commercial, residential), and Canadian regional operator profile.
• Tops Security Services: Canadian security guard and patrol company providing uniformed security for retail, commercial, and residential clients. Comparable to Bond as a mid-sized Canadian security services operator with similar service breadth.
• Commissionaires: Canada's largest not-for-profit private security employer offering uniformed security guards, patrol, and ID services nationally including Alberta. Comparable to Bond in core guard-based services and Canadian focus, with differentiated veteran-hiring positioning and broader geographic reach.

Others

• Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates: Leading loss prevention interview and interrogation training organization that Bond Security partners with. Not a direct competitor but a key methodology/training partner that gives Bond access to industry-leading LP techniques—relevant context for evaluating Bond's training moat.

Broad incumbents

• GardaWorld: Montreal-headquartered global security services giant operating across Canada including Alberta with manned guarding, mobile patrol, and risk consulting. Comparable in service breadth but operates at vastly greater scale as the dominant Canadian incumbent Bond competes against for retail and commercial contracts.
• Securitas Canada: Canadian arm of the global Securitas AB group offering uniformed security officers, mobile patrol, and specialized retail loss prevention nationwide. Operates in the Edmonton/Alberta market with significantly more resources and enterprise client relationships than Bond Security.
• Allied Universal (Canada): North American security services leader (post-G4S merger) operating in Canada with manned guarding, patrol, and integrated security solutions. Competes with Bond for retail, commercial, and event security contracts at enterprise scale.

Regional players

• St. John Ambulance (Alberta): Provides first-aid and event medical/security services across Alberta, including event coverage at Edmonton venues. Comparable to Bond's Wedding/Event Security vertical though more focused on medical/first-aid than theft prevention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bondsecurityinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/Bond-Security-1037240569621586
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bond-security-inc

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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