Best Private Security Companies In Calgary Near Me

4worldlovers: Spec Ops Security is managed by a team of highly qualified and experienced law enforcement professionals. Our managers have extensive specialized training and service with law enforcement and military agencies. We provide a level of expertise and professionalism that is unrivalled in the private security industry.

Shane served with the Edmonton Police Service for 25 years and completed his career as A/Superintendent - Downtown Division. Throughout his policing career, Shane attained extensive operational command experience, serving as both duty commander and watch commander where he was responsible for managing police operations and major incidents throughout the City of Edmonton. While at EPS, Shane was the commanding officer and supervisor of several specialized units at the rank of Inspector; including commercial crime, cybercrime, robbery and major crimes.


As a member of the Tactical Unit, Shane held the role of Tactical Team Leader in addition to being a Master Control Tactics and Weapons Instructor. He also served as an executive protection instructor for several police and government agencies. Shane is our GM and a key supervising member of our close protection, energy security and investigations divisions in Western Canada.

Al joined the British Royal Marines in 2007 and after completing 32 weeks of intense training, he successfully completed the prestigious Commando Course. He served as a Royal Marines Commando for eight years and deployed on multiple combat tours to Afghanistan with a combat quick reaction unit. While assigned to the special operations unit, Al was tasked with mounting multiple high-risk, close-quarters combat offensives against Taliban strongholds. He was later awarded the Operational Service Medal, Afghanistan.

After leaving the military, Al successfully completed specialized hostile-environment and domestic operations training as a Close Protection Agent with Ronin, South Africa. He worked on numerous Executive Protection details for high net-worth individuals in London and abroad before moving into a specialist maritime security role. As a tactical specialist, Al safely escorted dozens of commercial shipping vessels through pirate-infested waters off the coast of Somalia in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.

Al serves as Close Protection Specialist Unit Leader and Tactical Medic for Spec Ops Security where he is tasked with serving our clients locally and internationally. As a licensed Paramedic/Firefighter he is currently pursuing enhanced education in Advanced Life Support. He is available for operational and tactical training assignments.

Dan Powers served with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for more than 30 years where he spent the majority of his career working in specialized units and retired at the rank of Sergeant in the Major Crimes Unit.

He served as a Detachment Commander and also worked as an Investigator in the General Investigations Section and the Internal Affairs Unit. Dan has extensive training and experience investigating homicides, sexual assaults, robberies and commercial crimes, was an RCMP Instructor for the Interview and Interrogation course, received certification as a Team Commander in Major Case Management as well as Basic and Advanced Surveillance.

After receiving specialized bodyguard, advanced driver and motorcade training, he was assigned as a key member of the Prime Minister's Protection Unit for over ten years where he provided personal protection for the Prime Minister of Canada, Prince Harry, Prince William, Princess Kate, Prince Edward and the Governor General.


Dan is the Manager of our Investigations Division and serves as a supervisor in the close protection unit. He is also a subject matter expert and instructor who provides specialized training, corporate security core program design and consulting services for corporate, government and law enforcement clients.

Joe has served with the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, Calgary Police Service and the Alberta Sheriffs. As a regular member of CAF he was deployed to peace keeping initiatives in Syria and Israel in addition to serving in combat roles throughout the Middle East. He worked as a protection unit member and specialist driver in high-threat environments, protecting Members of Parliament, Dignitaries and Military VIP's. Joe continues his 22 years of CAF service as a Captain with the 3016 Calgary Highlanders (reserves).

After leaving regular military service, Joe embarked on a law enforcement career where he first joined the Alberta Sheriff's Branch and served in the Protective Services Division and as a driving instructor. He later joined the RCMP where he worked in general duty policing for two years before moving over to the Calgary Police Service. Joe served with CPS in various frontline, investigative and training instructor capacities for nine years before leaving law enforcement to pursue opportunities in the private security sector.

4worldlovers: 365 Patrol is a well-established and expanding security company serving the Calgary and Edmonton areas.


As a locally-owned premium security company, 365 Patrol is dedicated to offering unparalleled security services to all our clients. Our primary goal is to provide our clients with peace of mind by exceeding their expectations and delivering top-notch security services that are tailored to their unique needs and requirements. Whether you are located in the city or the countryside, we are committed to ensuring that you feel safe and secure at all times.

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Find out what sets GPS Security Group apart from other security service providers

At GPS Security Group Inc., we focus on team work, dedication and continuous improvement in the provision of security services, security products and security solutions to our Clients. Within our company, we have team members from many diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our staff and management team actively support the diversity awareness and tolerance policies of our company in an effort to promote GPS Security Group as an equal opportunity employer.

GPS Security Group offers solutions for all kinds of security needs ranging from static and temporary deployments to mobile and permanent security solutions, emergency response services and services for planned events.

We offer a complete range of security services across Alberta, British Columbia and other parts of Western Canada. We have a presence in more than 12 localities, including Edmonton, Calgary, Lloydminster, Red Deer, Slave Lake, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, Saskatoon, Cold Lake, Lethbridge and Surrey.

Our services include Security Guards, Mobile Surveillance Systems, GPS Tracking, etc.

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MSU Hybrid offers complete flexibility for temporary remote video surveillance. The unit is powered by solar panels for clean operation with an environmentally friendly diesel generator to recharge the batteries during cloudy or rainy days.

Our guards have prior law enforcement and/or military training. Our training programs provide certification in armed and unarmed security, CPR, First Aid and the Construction Safety Training System (CSTS). In addition, we have programs to certify guards as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) with Emergency Medical Records (EMR) training. This makes our security guards prepared for any and all emergencies. This alone, puts us a step above the rest when it comes to serving our clients.

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Providing professional security guards, mobile patrol, and event security services in Calgary.

Our Calgary team has the experience and expertise to keep your people safe and your facilities secure. We service Calgary’s office and commercial buildings, as well as healthcare facilities, college campuses, and the oil, gas and industrial market. As a full-service security provider we also offer the latest technology integration, investigation services, and risk mitigation solutions.

Combine that with our stringent selection process, industry leading training and superior customer service, and you can see why Paladin easily has the highest client retention rate of any security company in Alberta.

Whether you’re looking for professional security officers, integrated security systems or specialized security requirements, we will take the time to understand the challenges you face and help you develop an integrated program individually customized to address your particular situation, needs and budget.

“The personal, people-focused growth the company shows year over year, combined with the ongoing and ever-changing initiatives to be responsible leaders and our drive to recognize all our family members, make me proud to work for such a caring company. To be a part of the chance to create and shape the company culture is just one part of the Paladin Difference.”

“Every day is a new challenge, from being on the front line to working in the office. I have had the pleasure of working with great people that have great experience, and who think outside the box. This helps me to formulate a plan to address any issues I am trying to tackle. I always tell my team you are not a number, but part of the Paladin Family. That is the Paladin Difference.”

“I love that I have the safety to make mistakes and learn from them, the support to try new ways of doing things and the challenge to continue to try it all. I enjoy coming to work and being able to support my team the same way that I am supported.”

“I really enjoy the team environment that Paladin provides. Paladin offers a fantastic learning environment where staff and managers are willing to share knowledge and teach new skills, which can be very helpful for future growth within the company. Paladin has a positive feel. It’s always nice to come into work and see smiling people around the office and hear staff laughing and having positive conversations and interactions.”

“I love the ‘family’ work environment. Especially in Healthcare, we work very closely every day. We offer each other endless support. It’s one big support system. Without my Healthcare family, I wouldn’t be where I am today. We offer and extend a level of support which sets us apart from other companies, making us an exceptional team that thrives in continued success and growth.”