About Allied Universal

Since 1957, we have been keeping people safe, protecting our clients' brands, and providing peace of mind.

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At a Glance

For more than 60 years, Allied Universal has been providing proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our technology focus creates additional security and efficiency benefits for customers and increases our ability to differentiate our offering in the security market, which in turn supports our goal of accelerating profitable growth.

Global demand for security services is forecast to rise 3.6% per year to $263 billion in 2024 (Freedonia Global Security Services Report 2020) and we believe that we have the expertise and Global footprint to grow our core security revenues to meet this demand.

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    25%

    Of publicly listed companies surveyed reported a drop in their value following a physical security incident.

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    90%

    Say that cyber threats, which threaten physical security, are challenging to their businesses.

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    46%

    Of publicly listed companies surveyed reported a drop in their value following a physical security incident.

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Our Story and History

Allied Universal® is a leading security and facility services company. We provide proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions so our clients can focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and presence.

Operating in more than 100 countries, our Global workforce of approximately 770,000 people. Employees help to deliver our promise Globally and locally: keeping people safe so our customers and communities can thrive.

As we build the world's best services company, we continue to expand our footprint and infrastructure on a Global and local level. In North America, we operate our business under the existing Allied Universal brand, and our international business operates under the G4S brand. Today, as a Global leader in integrated security solutions, Allied Universal has grown organically and through acquisitions. Throughout this journey, Allied Universal continues expanding its services and geographic markets to offer proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to its worldwide base of clients.

We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today's world. Allied Universal is There for you®.

Purpose

There for you®, serving and safeguarding customers, communities, and people around the world.  

The success of our business is driven by our people. The success of our people is driven by our culture. Our culture is driven by our values. Living those values every day drives the success of our company. Our values are the backbone of our organization.

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People

People are at the heart of what we do. Through our Global workforce, we leverage Global best practices in communities all over the world to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive.

Our Global leadership team drives our strategy and leads our people around the world.

 

Our Heroes

One of the most basic human needs is to feel safe. Allied Universal® security professionals help people, businesses and communities meet that need every day.

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Security Captain Arsenault

Veteran and Security Captain Helps Rescue Teen Trapped Under Car

Security Captain Arsenault began his day like usual. He woke up at 2:50 a.m. and started to make the 45-minute commute to hit the gym before his shift.

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Jean and James

Allied Universal Security Canine Team Ensures Safety

Every morning, Jean can’t wait to get to the office and bury her nose in her work – literally. Jean is a five-year-old yellow Labrador working as an Allied Universal® explosive detection canine and her office is a sprawling data center for a global financial institution. She was imprinted on all five families of commercial explosives, as well as homemade explosives.

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Security Professional Mark Paul

Security Professional Honored by Red Cross for Saving Life

Security Professional Paul was recently honored by the American Red Cross for his heroic actions that saved a life. While on shift at State Farm Park in Illinois, Paul saved the life of a State Farm employee who collapsed from cardiac arrest.

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    Corporate Governance

    We recognize that sound governance practices are key to supporting our long-term performance and are committed to ensuring that corporate governance is an integral part of our organization.

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    Social Responsibility

    We are proud of the important role that our employees play in society - delivering services that create safe and better environments in which millions of people live and work.

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