Sentry Protection And Investigations, Llc

What Sentry Protection And Investigations, Llc does

Sentry Protection and Investigations, LLC is a privately held, Ohio-domiciled security and investigation services firm headquartered at 130 E Wilson Bridge Rd #140, Worthington, OH. Founded in 2017 by Bret Webb — a 20-year security industry veteran with prior service as a Correctional Officer at the Ohio Department of Youth Services and as a private investigator for a local law firm — the company operates a dual service line. The Security Services division provides armed and unarmed security officers, commercial, residential, event, and fire watch coverage, plus marked vehicle patrols. The Investigation Services division delivers BCI and FBI fingerprint background checks, infidelity investigations, skip tracing, and process service with nationwide document delivery backed by real-time tracking.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and direct. Services are largely quote-based, with the exception of publicly disclosed unit pricing for walk-in background checks ($37 BCI, $43 FBI, $74 combined) available Monday through Friday 9:30am–3:30pm. Marketing is concentrated on a company website (sentryohio247.com), a Google Business Profile with 12 reviews carrying an "Excellent" Trustindex rating, and direct phone/email inquiry. Customer segments span residential communities, commercial properties, retail establishments, construction sites, gas stations, event organizers, and law firms requiring skip tracing and process service. There is no disclosed technology platform, no mobile app, no AI/ML capability, no API, and no external funding; the firm operates on the founder's relationships and a locally recruited officer base in Central Ohio.

Name

Sentry Protection And Investigations, Llc

Legal name

Sentry Protection & Investigations

Website

https://sentryohio247.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sentry Protection and Investigations is a Worthington, Ohio-based security and investigation services firm founded in 2017, providing armed and unarmed security officers, vehicle patrols, fire watch, background checks, skip tracing, and process service to residential, commercial, retail, construction, and legal clients across Central Ohio with selected nationwide reach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security and Investigation Services

NAICS

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

Residential & Community Guarding (HOAs, Gated Communities) (BPAKAAAE), Retail Patrol & Store Security (Mall/Shopping Center) (BPAKAJAB), Fire Watch & Safety Patrol Services (BPAKAAAK), Fire Watch & Life Safety Patrols (HSAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Armed security services
• Private investigation services
• Background check services
• Security vehicle patrol
• Process server services

Headquarters

HQ city

Worthington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Services: Revenue from armed security, commercial security, event security, residential security, security officers, vehicle patrol, and fire watch services. Typically contracted on an ongoing basis for regular security needs or one-time event basis.
2. Background Checks: One-time fee services for BCI checks ($37), FBI checks ($43), and combined BCI/FBI checks ($74). Walk-in hours available Monday-Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm with appointment scheduling outside those hours.
3. Investigation Services: Revenue from infidelity investigations, skip tracing, process service, and car accident field investigations. Services include detailed reports and evidence suitable for legal purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sentry Protection and Investigations delivers trained security personnel and investigative services to residential communities, commercial properties, retail establishments, construction sites, and gas stations in Central Ohio. Security offerings include armed and unarmed officers, vehicle patrol, event security, and 24/7 fire watch. Investigation offerings include BCI/FBI fingerprint background checks, infidelity investigations, process service, and skip tracing.

Product overview

Sentry Protection and Investigations is a single-service portfolio company offering two interconnected service lines: Security Services and Investigation Services. The Security Services division provides armed and unarmed security personnel, vehicle patrols, event security, residential and commercial protection, and fire watch services. The Investigation Services division offers background checks, infidelity investigations, process serving, and skip tracing. Founded in 2017 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company serves Central Ohio communities including Columbus, Westerville, Worthington, Hilliard, Dublin, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, and Pickerington. All services are delivered through trained security officers and investigators without a digital product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Armed Security Professional armed security services providing highly trained and licensed personnel to handle potential security threats for premises protection. Aimed at businesses and property owners in Central Ohio needing visible deterrence and proactive threat prevention.
• Commercial Security Comprehensive commercial security services including customized solutions, advanced surveillance systems, trained personnel, and proactive risk management for business protection across commercial properties in Central Ohio.
• Event Security Event security services featuring thorough risk assessment, crowd management, access control, surveillance, and swift emergency response for special occasions and gatherings.
• Residential Security Customized residential security solutions with highly trained personnel, 24/7 monitoring, patrols, and advanced security technology for home and community protection.
• Security Officers Professional security officer services providing vigilant personnel, regular patrols, surveillance, incident response, and access control for premises safety.
• Security Vehicle Patrol Mobile security patrol services utilizing marked vehicles with surveillance and communication systems for visible and effective property protection.
• 24/7 Fire Watch Round-the-clock fire watch services providing constant surveillance, fire safety equipment inspections, emergency response, and coordination with local fire departments.
• Background Checks Comprehensive background investigation services including BCI fingerprint checks ($37), FBI checks ($43), and combined BCI/FBI comprehensive checks ($74). Walk-in service available Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:30pm.
• Infidelity Investigations Discreet and confidential infidelity investigation services with surveillance, background checks, and detailed evidence reports for legal or personal purposes.
• Process Service Legal document delivery services for summonses, complaints, subpoenas, and other legal notices with nationwide coverage and real-time tracking.
• Skip Tracing Specialized skip tracing services using advanced techniques and technology to locate individuals who have intentionally evaded detection, including missing persons, debtors, and witnesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 Google reviews with Excellent rating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• APG Security: Regional U.S. security guard provider offering unarmed and armed security officers, patrol, and event security for commercial and residential clients. Comparable mid-sized regional guarding model to Sentry's Central Ohio operation.
• National Investigative Services: U.S. investigation firm offering background checks, skip tracing, process service, and surveillance investigations. Directly comparable investigation services portfolio to Sentry's BCI/FBI checks, skip tracing, process service, and infidelity investigations.
• St. Moritz Security Services: Mid-sized U.S. manned security firm providing uniformed guards, vehicle patrol, and security officer staffing to commercial, industrial, and government clients. Comparable regional/national guarding model to Sentry with similar core service lines.
• ABC Fire Watch / Fire Watch Ohio providers: Specialty fire-watch service providers serving construction and commercial sites with 24/7 fire watch personnel. Directly comparable fire-watch offering to Sentry's 24/7 Fire Watch product within the same Ohio regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Whelan Security (now GardaWorld): Security services provider offering on-site security officers, patrol, and event security staffing. Comparable manned guarding offering to Sentry's armed, commercial, and event security services.
• Securitas AB: Global security guarding and patrol services firm providing on-site officers, mobile patrol, and remote guarding for commercial, industrial, and residential clients. Comparable offering to Sentry's guarding and vehicle patrol services, but with international scale and integrated security solutions.
• Brink's Investigative Services: Large security and investigations provider offering background screening, process serving, skip tracing, and related investigative services. Comparable investigation services to Sentry's, including background checks and legal support services, at significantly larger scale.
• Allied Universal: Largest North American manned security services provider offering armed/unarmed guards, patrol, and security officer services across commercial, industrial, and residential customers. Directly comparable service portfolio to Sentry, but operating at massive national scale rather than regional Central Ohio focus.
• US Security Associates: National contract security company offering uniformed guards, patrol, and security officer services across diverse verticals. Directly comparable manned guarding model to Sentry, but operating at significantly larger national scale.

Regional players

• Ohio Security & Investigations (local Central Ohio guard firm): Local Central Ohio security and investigations provider offering guards, patrol, and investigative services in the Columbus metro. Directly comparable regional competitor in the same Columbus-area market as Sentry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sentry-protection-and-investigations-llc

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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