Protectcorp Security

What Protectcorp Security does

Protectcorp Security (legal entity: Protectcorp Pty Ltd / Protectcorp Australia P/L, ACN 604 594 514) is a privately held, 100% Australian-owned security services provider founded in 2011 in Melbourne and headquartered in Ashmore, Queensland. The company operates through five wholly-owned, state-licensed subsidiaries in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia, and has extended into Papua New Guinea via licensing partnerships. It is led by CEO Alex Sipala, an industry veteran active since 1981, with General Manager Nick Buenen overseeing operations including the Commonwealth Games Host City Security program. The company claims a workforce of 300+ security professionals across Australia.

The company's product portfolio comprises four core service lines: Cash-in-Transit & Banking Services (insured, GPS-tracked pick-ups of cash and valuables), Vaulting & Processing of Cash & Valuables (Class-1 vaults with 24/7 monitoring, rapid counting, and digital reconciliation), Armed Security & Guarding (licensed armed and unarmed officers for static, patrol, gatehouse, and covert roles), and Close Protection (executive protection by former military and specialist police operatives). Underlying operational technology includes GPS vehicle tracking, duress capability, NFC patrol verification with real-time incident dashboards, dual-channel communications, and CCTV/access-control integration at vaulting facilities. The company holds AUD 20 million in cash-and-crime insurance and is government-approved with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 45003:2021, ISO 22301, and ISO 31000 alignment.

Protectcorp generates revenue primarily through hourly billing for security personnel subject to a four-hour minimum shift, supplemented by cash-in-transit fees, vaulting service charges, and close-protection engagements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; invoicing is weekly in arrears with 14-day payment terms and 8% p.a. interest on overdue amounts, exclusive of GST. The go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-field-sales oriented, with direct phone (1300 60 70 70), website quote requests answered within one business day, and testimonial-driven client acquisition targeting corporate, retail, government, education, nonprofit, and event-organizer customers. Named reference clients include Stockwell Retail (preferred provider since 2019), King's Christian College, multiple universities, Mission Educate, Reliable Education's Amazon Seller Summit, and the City of Gold Coast for the Commonwealth Games.

Name

Protectcorp Security

Legal name

Protectcorp Pty Ltd

Website

https://protectcorp.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Protectcorp Security is a privately held Australian security services provider delivering cash-in-transit, vaulting, armed guarding, and close protection to corporate, government, retail, education, and event clients across five Australian states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Services

NAICS

Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), Armored Car Services (561613), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Secure Transportation & Protective Driving (Armored / Convoy) (BPAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Property Guarding (Offices, Retail Parks, Malls) (BPAKAAAF), Secure Storage, Vault Rental & Safe Custody (Non-Bank) (BPAKAIAJ), Private Security & Close Protection (VIP) (HSACAMAF), Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses) (BPAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Security guard services
• Cash-in-transit services
• Close protection services
• Vaulting and cash processing
• Armed security guarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashmore

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Services Revenue: Hourly billing for security personnel including armed guards, unarmed guards, patrol drivers, control-room operators. Four-hour minimum per guard shift. Charges include hourly labour, kilometre allowances, public-holiday loadings, equipment hire and expenses.
2. Cash-in-Transit Services: Secure transport of cash and valuables with insured, GPS-tracked pick-ups. Tailored collection services using low-profile vehicles with plain-clothed officers or marked armoured vehicles with uniformed armed guards.
3. Vaulting and Processing Services: Secure storage and processing of cash, precious metals, jewellery, and certificates in Class-1 vaults with 24/7 monitoring. Services include rapid counting, digital reconciliation, and on-demand deposits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Protectcorp Security is an Australian-owned security services provider delivering four interconnected service lines: Cash-in-Transit & Banking Services (insured, GPS-tracked transport of cash and valuables), Vaulting & Processing of Cash & Valuables (Class-1 vault storage with 24/7 monitoring, rapid counting, and digital reconciliation), Armed Security & Guarding (licensed armed/unarmed personnel for static, patrol, gatehouse, and covert surveillance roles), and Close Protection (elite VIP protection by former military and specialist police operatives). Services are delivered nationwide across Australia to corporate, retail, government, and event clients.

Product overview

Protectcorp Security is an Australian-owned security services provider offering a unified portfolio of protective services rather than a software platform. The core offering spans four interconnected service lines: Cash-in-Transit & Banking Services (secure transport of cash and valuables with GPS tracking), Vaulting & Processing of Cash & Valuables (Class-1 secure storage and counting), Armed Security & Guarding (licensed armed/unarmed personnel for static, patrol, and surveillance roles), and Close Protection (elite VIP protection by former military and police). These services are delivered nationwide across Australia with a focus on corporate, retail, government, and event security clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cash-in-Transit & Banking Services Secure, insured, GPS-tracked transport of cash and valuables with dual-channel communications. Includes cash collection, change delivery, valuable custody services using low-profile vehicles with plain-clothed officers or marked armoured vehicles with uniformed armed guards. Designed for banks, retail businesses, and commercial establishments.
• Vaulting & Processing of Cash & Valuables Secure vaulting and storage services using Class-1 vaults with 24/7 CCTV monitoring. Includes rapid counting, digital reconciliation, and on-demand deposits for cash, precious metals, jewellery, and certificates. Serves financial institutions and retail clients needing cash management.
• Armed Security & Guarding Licensed armed officers and professional guards providing threat assessment, conflict resolution, static guards, foot patrols, gatehouse control, alarm response, lock-up/unlock services, and covert surveillance. Includes armed and unarmed guarding options for corporate premises, assets, and personnel.
• Close Protection Elite personal protection services delivered by former military and specialist police operatives. Includes advance teams, secure transport, venue sweeps, 24/7 incident escalation communications, workplace violence mitigation, and dignitary/VIP protection. Designed for executives, politicians, celebrities, and high-profile individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% client retention rate demonstrating long-term partnerships built on reliability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Australian Veteran Surfers (AVS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2024Protectcorp is partnering with Australian Veteran Surfers to offer employment pathways within contracts and roles that will cater to Military veterans' unique skills set and experiences. The partnership supports veterans transitioning from military to civilian life by providing intelligent and rewarding employment with supportive organizational processes. Protectcorp also supports AVS's vision of a healthy and active, suicide-free veteran community through surfing as a healing activity.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Securecorp: Australian integrated security provider offering guarding, cash-in-transit, vaulting, and electronic security across multiple states. Closely comparable to Protectcorp on service mix, Australian-only footprint, mid-market positioning, and broad corporate/government client base.
• SNP Security: Australian-owned national security firm offering guarding, patrol, alarm response, and event security. Comparable mid-market scale with similar customer profile of corporates, retail, and government clients.
• Charter Security: Australian-owned national security services company providing guarding, patrol, alarm response, and concierge services. Similar mid-tier scale and customer focus to Protectcorp's guarding business.
• Trident Services Australia: Australian-owned provider of static guarding, mobile patrol, cleaning, and facility management with a comparable corporate retail/government client mix. Competes for the same mid-market guarding contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Wilson Security: Major Australian manned guarding and patrol services provider with national coverage. Direct competitor on the static guarding and patrol segments that constitute a core Protectcorp revenue stream.
• Certis Security Australia: Australian subsidiary of Singapore-based Certis Group offering integrated security, manned guarding, and technology-enabled security services. Comparable on aviation, event, and government premium contracts where Protectcorp also operates.
• MSS Security: One of Australia's largest security providers with multi-thousand guard workforce and national footprint across guarding, concierge, and specialist services. Larger and more diversified than Protectcorp but competes head-to-head for the same enterprise and government contracts.
• Prosegur Australia: Australian arm of global Spanish security giant with strong cash-in-transit and vaulting operations. Directly comparable on the CIT/vaulting core of Protectcorp's offering, with the advantage of global scale and brand.
• Brink's Australia: Subsidiary of the global Brink's cash management business, providing armored car, cash-in-transit, ATM, and vaulting services in Australia. One of the largest scale players in the CIT category where Protectcorp competes.

Emerging players

• Platinum Security: Australian security services firm specializing in concierge, retail loss prevention, and crowd control. Comparable on event security and retail guarding segments where Protectcorp's Stockwell Retail and Commonwealth Games work also sits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/protectcorp-security

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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