Securitas Colombia

What Securitas Colombia does

Securitas Colombia S.A. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swedish multinational Securitas AB, operating as a vertically integrated private security services provider in Colombia since 2007. The company employs 8,500-9,000+ personnel across 9 regional offices (Bogotá headquarters, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Tunja, Chía, La Calera, Ricaurte) and serves more than 1,000 clients across 29 departments and 177 municipalities. Its service portfolio spans six core lines: on-site guarding (Seguridad en Sitio), mobile patrols and drone surveillance (Seguridad Mobile), 24/7 remote monitoring via the Securitas Operation Center (Servicios Remotos), electronic security installation and maintenance (Seguridad Electrónica), fire protection (PCI), and corporate risk management consulting (Gestión de Riesgos Corporativos). Differentiated offerings include the Risk Intelligence Center (RIC) for real-time threat intelligence and the Securitas Connect web portal and mobile application for client self-service.

The underlying technology platform integrates physical guarding operations with electronic security systems (CCTV, alarms, access control), GPS satellite tracking, UAS/drone surveillance, and centralized monitoring through the SOC, which connects on-site guards, mobile patrols, electronic sensors, and video surveillance into a single response ecosystem. Approximately 7,000 personnel are deployed under the Inclusive Surveillance Program (Programa de Vigilancia Inclusiva), a workforce model employing people with disabilities in security roles that won the Premio Iberoamérica Incluye 2017 and is supported by partnerships with Fundación Arcángeles, IPES, the Ministry of Defense, and the Colombian Army's CRI.

Securitas Colombia operates a subscription-based, quote-priced business model with annual billing for enterprise and PYME clients and monthly billing for residential customers. Revenue is generated through recurring guarding contracts, managed services for electronic security, professional services for risk consulting (background checks, polygraph testing, due diligence, ISO/OEA/BASC/SAGRILAFT advisory), and installation/maintenance fees. Distribution is exclusively direct, via field sales teams offering free security diagnostics, enterprise account management, and 9 regional branch offices, with no reseller or third-party channel model. The company maintains ISO 14001 certification, a 37% emissions reduction reported in its 2025 Sustainability Report, and a 25% electric vehicle fleet target, positioning it as a sustainability-credentialed enterprise security partner for Colombian corporates and public institutions.

Name

Securitas Colombia

Legal name

SECURITAS COLOMBIA S.A.

Website

https://securitas.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Securitas Colombia is a Bogotá-based integrated private security services provider and subsidiary of Swedish Securitas AB, serving 1,000+ clients across Colombia with 8,500+ personnel offering on-site guarding, mobile patrols, electronic security, remote monitoring, fire protection, and corporate risk consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (56162), Armored Car Services (561613), Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Guarding (Utilities, Plants, Data Centers) (BPAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH), Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF), Private Security & Close Protection (VIP) (HSACAMAF)

Keywords

• Private security services
• On-site security guarding
• Mobile patrol security
• Electronic security systems
• Corporate risk management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physical On-Site Security Services: Revenue generated from the deployment of trained security guards (uniformed officers, receptionists, canine handlers, supervisors, analysts), armored and conventional vehicles, armed escort for cargo, and close protection for individuals at client sites. This forms the core service line and generates recurring revenue based on the number of personnel assigned and service hours contracted.
2. Mobile Security Patrol Services: Revenue from scheduled and on-demand patrol services using specialized vehicles, drones and mobile camera units, connected to the SOC. Includes territory safety programs and community surveillance initiatives.
3. Remote Monitoring Services: Revenue from 24/7 video surveillance monitoring, GPS satellite tracking and remote alarm response services managed through the Securitas Operation Center. Clients pay recurring fees for continuous remote oversight.
4. Electronic Security Systems: Revenue from sale, installation, and maintenance of electronic security infrastructure including alarms, sensors, access control systems and CCTV. Includes both upfront installation revenue and recurring maintenance contracts.
5. Fire Protection (PCI): Revenue from integrated fire protection solutions including early detection systems, emergency response plans and specialized fire safety equipment for commercial and industrial clients.
6. Corporate Risk Management & Consulting: Revenue from specialized consulting services including security risk analysis, background checks (estudios de confiabilidad), polygraph testing, corporate due diligence, ISO/OEA/BASC/SAGRILAFT certification consulting, in-house security consultants, and security training campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Securitas Colombia provides integrated private security services in Colombia across six core lines: on-site physical guarding, mobile patrols with vehicles and drones, 24/7 remote monitoring through the Securitas Operation Center (SOC), electronic security systems (alarms, CCTV, access control), fire protection (PCI), and corporate risk management. Offerings are delivered to enterprise, mid-market, SME and residential clients across Colombia via recurring service contracts, anchored by proprietary platforms RIC (risk intelligence) and Securitas Connect (digital client portal/app).

Product overview

Securitas Colombia offers an integrated portfolio of private security services organized into six core service lines: (1) Seguridad en Sitio providing on-site physical security with guards, K-9 handlers, and technology operators; (2) Seguridad Mobile offering patrol services, drone surveillance, and community security programs; (3) Servicios Remotos delivering 24/7 video surveillance, SOC monitoring, and GPS tracking; (4) Seguridad Electrónica including alarm systems, access control, and maintenance; (5) Protección Contra Incendios (PCI) for fire protection; and (6) Gestión de Riesgos Corporativos with risk analysis, due diligence, background checks, and ISO consulting. The offering is anchored by the RIC (Risk Intelligence Center) for real-time threat intelligence and supplemented by Securitas Connect, a digital portal and mobile app for SME clients. The Securitas Operation Center (SOC) provides centralized monitoring and response across all service lines, enabling integrated protection that combines physical presence, electronic systems, and remote monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Site Security (Seguridad en Sitio)

Quantifiable outcome

• 37% reduction in emissions achieved as reported in the 2025 Sustainability Report
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Securitas Colombia participates in UN SDG-aligned initiatives and has received the 'Unidos por los ODS — Sello de Participación 2023' recognition for its sustainability efforts including the 37% emissions reduction and inclusive employment programs.
• Fenalco (Federación Nacional de Comerciantes)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Securitas participates in Fenalco solidarity initiatives and holds recognition for social responsibility and community engagement in Colombia's commercial sector.
• Securitas Group (Global Parent)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Securitas Colombia operates as part of the global Securitas Group, headquartered in Sweden, drawing on 90+ years of global experience, shared technology platforms (Securitas Connect, RIC, SOC), global procurement advantages, and international best practices in private security. The parent company funds the Melker Schörling scholarship program and publishes global annual sustainability reports.
• Fundación ArcángelescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Long-standing strategic partner supporting the Inclusive Surveillance Program (Programa de Vigilancia Inclusiva) launched in 2006, focused on employing people with disabilities in security roles. The partnership has enabled Securitas to deploy approximately 7,000 inclusive security personnel across Colombia.
• Colsubsidio — Servicio Público de EmpleocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Partnership with Colsubsidio's public employment service to facilitate inclusive hiring of people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations into the security workforce. Part of the broader inclusive employment strategy aligned with Colombia's labor regulations.
• Fundación CIRECcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Partner organization providing support and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities being integrated into the workforce through Securitas's inclusive surveillance program.
• Instituto para la Economía Social (IPES)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Partnership with IPES, a Bogotá government agency supporting social economy enterprises, to promote inclusive employment of vulnerable populations in the security sector.
• Ministerio de Defensa de ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Collaboration with Colombia's Ministry of Defense on inclusive employment initiatives in the security sector, supporting the inclusion of people with disabilities and veterans into private security roles.
• Centro de Rehabilitación Inclusiva (CRI) del Ejército Nacional de ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Partnership with the Colombian Army's Inclusive Rehabilitation Center to facilitate reintegration and employment of military personnel with disabilities into private security roles.
• Ministerio de Trabajo de Colombia — Programa 40 Mil Primeros EmpleoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Participation in Colombia's Ministry of Labor's First 40,000 Jobs Program, which supports the hiring of young people and vulnerable populations, aligning with Securitas's inclusive employment goals.
• Gran Estación and La Estación (Shopping Centers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Pioneering retail clients who were the first shopping center operators in Colombia to implement Securitas's Inclusive Surveillance Program, employing people with disabilities as security personnel in commercial retail environments.
• Red de Bibliotecas Públicas de BogotáminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Public library network in Bogotá that has partnered with Securitas to employ inclusive surveillance personnel, demonstrating the expansion of the inclusive employment model into the public sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Segurcol: Colombian private security company offering guarding, monitoring and electronic security primarily in the Andean region. Comparable as a domestic competitor targeting similar enterprise and residential verticals in Colombia.

Direct peers

• Eulen Seguridad Colombia: Colombian operations of Spanish multinational Eulen Seguridad, providing on-site guarding, electronic security and monitoring. Comparable as a foreign-owned competitor with a similar integrated-service offering and target customer base.
• Seguridad Atlas: Major Colombian security company providing on-site guarding, electronic security, monitoring and consulting services to enterprise and residential customers. Competes head-to-head with Securitas Colombia across multiple verticals in Colombia.
• Protección S.A. One of the largest Colombian private security companies, offering manned guarding, electronic security, monitoring and risk consulting across Colombia. Directly comparable to Securitas Colombia across essentially the same service portfolio and customer verticals.
• G4S / Allied Universal Colombia: Global security services giant operating in Colombia through local entities, offering integrated manned guarding, electronic security and monitoring. Comparable as a multinational competitor with overlapping enterprise and government contracts.
• SIA Grupo (Seguridad Industrial y Asociados): Established Colombian security firm offering guarding, electronic security and consulting services. Competes directly with Securitas Colombia across enterprise and residential verticals in the domestic market.
• Prosegur Colombia: Colombian subsidiary of Spanish multinational Prosegur, providing manned guarding, electronic security, cash-in-transit and monitoring. Direct competitor in Colombia with strong LatAm pedigree and similar integrated-service model.

Broad incumbents

• Prosegur (Parent, Spain): Spanish multinational parent of Prosegur Colombia, operating one of the largest global private security and cash-in-transit networks. Comparable as a global incumbent with deep LatAm roots, similar technology roadmap and a competing Colombian subsidiary.
• Securitas AB (Parent): Swedish global parent company of Securitas Colombia, publicly traded on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, offering integrated security services worldwide. Comparable as the parent platform whose strategy, technology investments and capital allocation directly shape the Colombian subsidiary's trajectory.

Emerging players

• Brink's Colombia: Global cash-in-transit and secure logistics provider operating in Colombia, with overlapping armored-vehicle and secure transport capabilities. Comparable in the cargo escort, armored vehicle and valuables logistics sub-segments where Securitas Colombia also competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/securitas-colombia

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles41 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Securitas Colombia