Universal Protection Service
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Security |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Founder | Steve Jones Brian Cescolini |
| Headquarters | Santa Ana, California, United States |
Number of locations | All 50 states |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Provided security services to multiple client types |
| Website | universalpro.com |
Universal Protection Service is the largest private security company in the United States.
History
Universal Protection Service was founded in 1965.[1] It was started out as a janitorial company, expanding into security by 1969.
In 2015, it acquired Guardsmark, thus becoming the largest privately owned security contractor in the US.[1][2] Guardsmark's founder, Ira A. Lipman, joined UPS's board as vice chairman.[1]
It is owned by Warburg Pincus and Partners Group.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Nichols, Meagan (July 28, 2015). "Memphis security giant Guardsmark bought". Memphis Business Journal. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ Mckenzie, Kevin (July 28, 2015). "Guardsmark, founded in Memphis, is sold to California security service firm". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved August 19, 2016.