Securitas Portugal

What Securitas Portugal does

Securitas Portugal (legal name: Securitas - Serviços e Tecnologia de Segurança, S.A.) is a Portuguese private security services provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of Swedish-listed Securitas AB. Established in Portugal in 1965, the company operates across eight branch offices covering continental Portugal plus the Madeira and Azores archipelagos, employing more than 4,500 professionals and serving approximately 9,688 clients across 14+ industry verticals including banking, public administration, healthcare, retail, hospitality, logistics, critical infrastructure, ports and airports, and public transportation. Its core offering is structured around six service pillars: human guarding (Vigilância Humana), mobile patrol surveillance (Vigilância Mobile), remote monitoring (Vigilância Remota), electronic security, fire protection (via the 2019-acquired Instalfogo subsidiary), and security consulting, all coordinated through the proprietary Securitas Operation Center (SOC) and supplemented by the Vision field-operations tool, Track & Trace GPS, and AI-powered video analytics.

The company generates revenue primarily through recurring B2B service contracts combining guarding, electronic system installation/maintenance, remote monitoring, and fire protection on monthly or annual billing cycles. Pricing is quote-based and customized per client rather than publicly disclosed. Distribution is led by an enterprise field-sales force supported by regional branch managers, with thought-leadership content marketing, a sustainability/ESG reporting program (CSRD/ESRS-aligned, SBTi-validated), and a DGERT-authorized training academy underpinning brand and capability positioning. Operational differentiation rests on integrated single-vendor delivery, multi-ISO certifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, NP 4469), EN 16082 civil aviation certification, and regulatory licenses (Alvarás MAI 22A/B/C) that together create substantial barriers to entry in the Portuguese private security market.

Name

Securitas Portugal

Legal name

Securitas - Serviços e Tecnologia de Segurança, S.A.

Website

https://securitas.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Securitas Portugal is a B2B integrated security services provider and subsidiary of Sweden's Securitas AB, employing 4,500+ professionals across eight branches to deliver human guarding, mobile patrols, remote monitoring, electronic security, and fire protection to approximately 9,700 clients in Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

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

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB), Perimeter Security Systems Integration (Fences, Sensors, Barriers) (BPAKAGAD)

Keywords

• Security guarding services
• Remote video monitoring
• Electronic security systems
• Fire protection services
• Security consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Linda-a-velha

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Services Contracts: B2B security services provided through customized contracts combining human vigilance, mobile patrols, remote monitoring, electronic security, and fire protection. Revenue generated from ongoing service contracts with monthly/annual billing.
2. Electronic Security Systems: Design, installation, maintenance and monitoring of electronic security systems including intrusion detection, CCTV, access control. Equipment and installation may be included in service contracts.
3. Fire Protection Systems: Professional planning, implementation and maintenance of fire protection solutions. Following 2019 acquisition of Instalfogo, services include fire detection and extinction systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Securitas Portugal provides integrated B2B security services for businesses across Portugal, combining trained security personnel, mobile patrols, remote monitoring from its Securitas Operation Center (SOC), electronic security system installation and maintenance, and fire protection services. The company serves as a single point of contact for end-to-end security solutions customized to industry verticals including banking, healthcare, retail, logistics, critical infrastructure, public administration, and aviation. All services are supported by proprietary technology (Vision platform, Track & Trace GPS, AI-powered video analytics) and delivered through 8 branch offices nationwide.

Product overview

Securitas Portugal offers a comprehensive integrated security services portfolio designed for businesses of all sizes and sectors. The core offering consists of six main service pillars: Human Surveillance (Vigilância Humana), Mobile Surveillance (Vigilância Mobile), Remote Surveillance (Vigilância Remota), Electronic Security (Segurança Eletrónica), Fire Protection (Proteção Contra Incêndio), and Security Consulting (Consultoria de Segurança). All services are coordinated through the Securitas Operation Center (SOC) platform, which serves as the central nervous system connecting all surveillance and monitoring capabilities. The portfolio includes specialized sub-products such as Track & Trace GPS tracking, remote alarm verification, perimeter protection with video analytics, remote access control, remote patrols, Business Intelligence analytics, and risk management services. Technology tools like Vision support field operations, while solutions are customized for specific sectors including banking, healthcare, retail, logistics, critical infrastructure, and aviation. The company operates as an integrated solutions provider rather than a single product, combining technology, trained personnel, and centralized monitoring to deliver comprehensive security protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vigilância Humana (Human Surveillance) Physical security officers providing on-site guarding, access control, reception services, patrol rounds, alarm monitoring, and CCTV surveillance for client premises. Targeted at businesses across sectors requiring physical security presence.
• Vigilância Remota (Remote Surveillance) Remote monitoring and security services managed from the Securitas Operation Center (SOC), including video surveillance, access control, remote patrols, remote escorts, alarm verification, and perimeter protection. Available 24/7 to business clients.
• Vigilância Mobile (Mobile Patrol) Mobile patrol services with specialized officers performing periodic visits to client premises at random times along defined routes, detecting incidents and preventing risks. Includes key holding (Guarda de Chaves) and alarm response services. Targeted at businesses needing cost-effective security coverage.
• Segurança Eletrónica (Electronic Security) Electronic security solutions including intrusion detection systems, CCTV cameras, access control, installation, maintenance, and monitoring services. Available to business clients across all sectors.
• Proteção Contra Incêndio (Fire Protection) Fire protection and safety solutions including fire detection and extinction systems design, installation, and maintenance. Managed through integration with the SOC for comprehensive security coverage. Targeted at businesses requiring fire safety compliance, including those served by the Instalfogo brand.
• Consultoria de Segurança (Security Consulting) Security risk assessment and consulting services to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential threats, designing specific solutions for protection and operational continuity. Targeted at organizations needing expert security advice and risk management planning.
• Securitas Operation Center (SOC) Central operations platform providing 24/7 security monitoring, alarm verification, remote response, and incident management. Integrates video surveillance, access control, and alarm monitoring managed by specialized remote operators. Serves as the technological backbone delivered to business clients across all remote surveillance offerings.
• Track & Trace (GPS) GPS-based security service enabling real-time positioning of persons, vehicles, or assets across Europe. Integrated with the SOC for immediate incident response and remote vehicle control. Targeted at businesses needing asset and fleet tracking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant cost optimization compared to permanent on-site security through shared mobile patrol services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2023First global security solutions provider to have climate targets validated by SBTi, committing to 42% reduction in GHG emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2030, aligned with 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal.
• Instalfogo - Sistemas Contra Incêndio, S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Acquired in 2019, Instalfogo is a company operating in the Portuguese market for over 28 years, specialized in innovative fire protection solutions based on knowledge and engineering expertise.
• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Securitas is a signatory of the UN Global Compact, supporting its principles in human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption areas since 2015.
• UN Sustainable Development GoalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecuritas supports and contributes to UN SDGs, specifically goals 3 (Health), 4 (Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work), 9 (Industry/Innovation), 13 (Climate Action), and 16 (Peace/Justice).
• ISO Standards BodiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecuritas Portugal operates according to recognized ISO standards in quality, environment, and information security, with certifications for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, and NP 4469.
• Sociedade Ponto VerdeminorOthersContract with Sociedade Ponto Verde to ensure packaging waste from operations is properly recycled or recovered through appropriate channels.
• Seccredo ABminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Securitas Group specializing in investigation services, primarily serving multinational companies and government entities in business risk management, technological changes, brand protection, and crisis management.
• PinkertonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Securitas Group specializing in investigation services, serving multinational companies with activities abroad and government entities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Securitas AB (Parent): Swedish parent company operating in 44 markets with 336,000+ employees—provides global technology platforms, brand, and capital to the Portugal subsidiary while itself serving as a comparable for overall market positioning and scale benchmarks.
• Brink's Portugal: Global cash management and secure logistics company with Portuguese operations—competitor in secure transportation, ATM services, and adjacent security solutions for financial institutions and retailers.

Direct peers

• G4S / Allied Universal Portugal: Global security services major with Portuguese operations offering manned guarding, electronic security, and consulting—competes head-to-head with Securitas Portugal for enterprise contracts, particularly multinational accounts operating in Portugal.
• Strong Segurança (Portugal): Portuguese-headquartered security services provider offering manned guarding, mobile patrols, and electronic security—competes primarily in SME and mid-market segments across Portugal with strong local brand recognition.
• Eulen Segurança Portugal: Spanish-origin facility services and security group with significant Portuguese presence, offering integrated security services including guarding, surveillance, and electronic systems to enterprise and public sector clients.
• Prosegur Portugal: Prosegur's Portuguese subsidiary provides manned guarding, electronic security, and cash-in-transit services across Portugal—directly competing for the same enterprise and SME contracts as Securitas, with similar integrated service positioning and comparable scale.
• Loomis Portugal: Cash-in-transit and valuables logistics specialist with Portuguese operations—originally spun out of Securitas Group in 2008—overlaps with Securitas on secure transportation and retail/banking security contracts.
• Vigilantes Unidos / Grupo 2045: Long-established Portuguese private security firm offering manned guarding, surveillance, and electronic security services across continental Portugal and islands—directly competes in similar customer segments and service categories.
• Pinkerton (Securitas Group subsidiary): Corporate investigations and risk management firm, sibling subsidiary within Securitas Group—provides enterprise investigation services complementing Securitas Portugal's guarding and electronic security portfolio in Portugal.

Regional players

• Verisure (Securitas Direct Portugal): Originally part of Securitas Group, now an independent B2C residential alarm provider in Portugal—shares brand heritage but targets a different customer segment (residential), making it a sister brand rather than direct B2B competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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