State Security LLC

What State Security LLC does

State Security & Fire LLC is a Central Ohio-based security and fire protection systems integrator founded in 2008 by childhood friends and co-owners Mike Neff and Brian Sherman. The company is a privately held LLC, bootstrapped at inception with five personal credit cards and has remained entirely self-funded. It operates from Westerville, Ohio and serves customers exclusively within the Central Ohio region, with no disclosed geographic expansion beyond that footprint.

The company's technical offering spans the design, installation, and monitoring of integrated security and life-safety systems, including access control, intrusion alarms, CCTV and video surveillance, fire alarm systems, sprinkler and fire suppression, and residential security packages. State Security deliberately operates under a non-proprietary equipment philosophy, integrating third-party platforms from manufacturers such as Brivo (cloud access control), Galaxy (intrusion), and LenelS2 (enterprise access control) rather than reselling or developing proprietary hardware. The company maintains certified-dealer status with each of these vendors and is a member of the MEC distribution channel. 24/7 monitoring services are delivered through UL/FM-certified central stations.

State Security's go-to-market targets three customer segments: commercial properties, K-12 educational institutions (with disclosed deployment across 150+ buildings in 30 districts), and residential households. Revenue is generated through a combination of one-time system integration project fees and recurring monthly monitoring contracts. The named commercial customer roster spans diverse industries — including wine retail (Wine.com), beverage manufacturing (BrewDog USA), technology labs (Bright Innovation Labs), municipal government (City of New Albany), HVAC (Custom Air Conditioning), food, design, and religious organizations — with several accounts dating to the company's founding year. The business model is fundamentally that of a regional systems integrator, with revenue mechanics anchored to project installation plus long-tail monitoring recurring revenue.

Name

State Security LLC

Legal name

State Security & Fire LLC

Website

https://state-security.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

State Security & Fire LLC is a Westerville, Ohio-based security and fire protection systems integrator serving commercial, K-12 educational, and residential customers across Central Ohio with integrated access control, alarm, surveillance, and fire suppression solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch (BPAKAFAC)

Keywords

• Security systems integration
• Fire protection services
• Access control systems
• Video surveillance installation
• Commercial security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Westerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security System Installation: One-time professional installation of alarm systems, surveillance cameras, access control systems, and fire protection equipment. Revenue generated from equipment and labor costs for custom security solutions.
2. Monitoring Services: Recurring 24/7 monitoring services via UL/FM Central Stations for alarm, fire, and surveillance systems. Provides Radio Alarm Monitoring and remote property access control.
3. Fire Suppression Services: Installation, inspection, and maintenance of sprinkler systems (wet and dry) and fire suppression equipment with comprehensive backflow inspections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

State Security & Fire is a Central Ohio security systems integrator that provides property assessments, custom security and fire protection system design, professional installation, and 24/7 UL/FM Central Station monitoring for commercial, residential, and school customers. The company installs and services non-proprietary access control systems, intrusion alarms, CCTV surveillance, fire alarm and mass notification systems, and sprinkler/fire suppression systems using certified third-party platforms from Brivo, Galaxy, and LenelS2.

Product overview

State Security & Fire is a physical security services company providing integrated security and fire protection solutions. Their portfolio consists of five interconnected core service lines: Security System Assessments (property evaluations and customized design), Access Control & Alarm Systems (card access, intrusion detection, monitoring via UL/FM Central Stations), Fire Alarm Systems (alarm, suppression, extinguishers with mass notifications and BDA amplifiers), Surveillance Systems (CCTV with HD cameras and 24/7 remote monitoring), and Sprinkler Systems & Fire Suppression (wet/dry systems and inspections). They serve three market segments—Commercial, Residential, and Schools—using only nonproprietary equipment. Services are available throughout Central Ohio with 24/7 monitoring capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Access Control & Alarm Systems Property access control and intrusion detection systems including card access, key card entry, intercom systems, and alarm installation and monitoring via UL/FM Central Stations, using certified Brivo, Galaxy, and LenelS2 platforms for commercial and residential customers.
• Fire Alarm Systems Fire alarm installation, testing, and inspection services with building reports, including mass notifications using audible alarms, visual indicators, wireless communication systems, and Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDA) for emergency radio communication enhancement.
• Sprinkler Systems & Fire Suppression Professional sprinkler and fire suppression system installation and maintenance, including wet and dry sprinkler systems, comprehensive backflow inspections, and ongoing servicing to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Surveillance Systems Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems with high-definition cameras, remote viewing capabilities from desktop, laptop, PDA, or cell phone, and 24/7 monitoring of properties for commercial and residential customers.
• Residential Security Systems Home security solutions including panic pendants, door and window contacts, motion sensors, high-definition security cameras, and GSM radio communication for monitoring without traditional phone lines, with remote access via computer, tablet, or phone.
• Security System Assessments Free property evaluations and customized security system design to assess specific security requirements for commercial and residential customers prior to system installation.
• School Security Systems Comprehensive school security solutions including video surveillance, intrusion detection, door access control, panic buttons, and video doorbells, with discounted monitoring rates offered through MEC membership.
• Commercial Security Systems Security assessments and alarm and surveillance installation for commercial properties, including asset management support, alarm monitoring via UL/FM Central Stations, property access control, and intercom systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of combined team experience in commercial and residential security systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BrivocoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified dealer, installer, and servicer of Brivo security systems. The partnership enables State Security & Fire to provide Brivo's cloud-based access control and security platform solutions to commercial and residential customers.
• GalaxycoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified dealer, installer, and servicer of Galaxy security systems. Galaxy provides intrusion detection and alarm systems that State Security & Fire installs and services for customers.
• LenelS2coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified dealer, installer, and servicer of LenelS2 security solutions. LenelS2 provides enterprise-level access control and security management systems that State Security & Fire implements for commercial customers.
• MEC (Member Equipment Cooperative)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState Security & Fire is a member of MEC and offers discounted monitoring rates to its members. This partnership provides pricing benefits for member organizations requiring security services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ADT: Largest U.S. residential and commercial security provider with broad alarm, monitoring, and smart-home offerings. Overlaps with State Security's residential and small-commercial security business but operates at national scale with proprietary infrastructure.
• Vivint: National smart-home and security provider with proprietary equipment, professional installation, and 24/7 monitoring. Comparable residential security and monitoring offering, but operates a proprietary, vertically-integrated model contrasting State Security's non-proprietary stance.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technology company providing integrated fire detection, suppression, access control, and security management for commercial and institutional facilities. Comparable capability set but much larger portfolio and customer base.

Direct peers

• CPI Security: Regional security systems integrator providing alarm, surveillance, and home automation with in-house monitoring across the U.S. Southeast. Comparable integrated model with emphasis on residential and commercial customers.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Midwest-based fire protection and security integrator providing alarm, suppression, sprinkler, CCTV, and access control services to commercial customers. Directly comparable for the combined fire + security integrator model.
• Ackerman Security Systems: Regional security systems integrator offering alarm, surveillance, access control, and monitoring for commercial and residential customers across the U.S. Southeast. Highly comparable service mix and integrator business model to State Security & Fire.
• Cintas Fire Protection: National provider of fire protection services including alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and extinguisher inspection and maintenance. Comparable for the fire alarm and suppression portion of State Security's portfolio.
• Per Mar Security Services: Midwest-headquartered security provider offering alarm systems, video surveillance, access control, fire alarm, and guard services to commercial and residential customers. Comparable full-stack integrator with monitoring.
• Vector Security: Multi-state security systems integrator and alarm monitoring provider serving commercial and residential customers with intrusion, fire, video, and access control. Comparable in offering integrated security + fire protection and recurring monitoring.
• Guardian Alarm: Midwest security and alarm company providing intrusion, fire, video surveillance, access control, and UL-listed monitoring for homes and businesses. Similar geographic profile and service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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