# America Protective Security (APS)

> Licensed security guard services for government and commercial clients across
> Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. Armed and unarmed officers, executive
> protection, vehicle patrols. GSA-approved, SDVOSB certified.

## Key facts

- **Founded**: 2011
- **Headquarters**: Maryland, USA
- **Service area**: Maryland · Washington, D.C. · Virginia
- **Email**: nealw@americaprotectivesecurity.com
- **Website**: https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com
- **Hours**: 24/7 dispatch and on-call response

## Licenses & certifications

- Maryland Security License No. 106-4499
- DC Security License No. SAB3178
- Virginia DCJS No. 11-4726
- SBR Certified SB12-24671
- MBE Certified 22-264
- VSBE Certified VB23-047369
- SDVOSB 52457368777
- GSA-Approved Federal Contractor

## Services

- [Armed Security Guards](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/services/armed-guards) — Licensed armed officers for high-risk environments
- [Unarmed Security Guards](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/services/unarmed-guards) — Professional uniformed officers for access control and site security
- [Executive Protection](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/services/executive-protection) — Close protection for executives and dignitaries
- [Vehicle Patrols](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/services/vehicle-patrols) — Mobile patrol units for large areas and perimeters

## Industries served

- [Government & Diplomatic](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/industries/government) — Compliance-driven federal facility protection
- [Commercial & Corporate](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/industries/commercial) — Office, retail, and corporate campuses
- [Industrial & Construction](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/industries/industrial) — Perimeter and asset protection
- [Financial Institutions](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/industries/financial-institutions) — Banks, credit unions, vault security
- [Property Management](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/industries/property-management) — Multi-unit residential and HOA security
- [Educational Institutions](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/industries/colleges-schools) — Campus safety and access control
- [Healthcare](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/industries/medical-establishments) — Hospital and clinic security
- [Hospitality](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/industries/resorts-hotels) — Guest-focused hotel security
- [Data Centers](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/industries/data-centers) — Critical infrastructure protection

## State / regional pages

- [Maryland Security Services](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/maryland-security-services) — Coverage across all 24 MD counties
- [Washington DC Security Services](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/dc-security-services) — All 8 wards
- [Virginia Security Services](https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/virginia-security-services) — Statewide coverage

## Get a quote

- **Contact form**: https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/contact
- **Email**: nealw@americaprotectivesecurity.com
- **Typical response**: within 1 business day; same-day for urgent requests

## Careers

- **Quick apply**: https://www.americaprotectivesecurity.com/careers/apply
- **Now hiring**: Armed officers, Unarmed officers, DHS Protective Security Officers, Executive Protection Officers, Training Instructors
- **Veteran-friendly hiring** — prior military or law enforcement experience strongly preferred

## Common questions answered on the site

- How quickly do you respond to inquiries? Most inquiries within 1 business day; 24/7 dispatch for urgent.
- What areas do you serve? Maryland (all counties), DC (all 8 wards), Northern + Central Virginia.
- Does a proposal cost anything? No — proposals, site walkthroughs, and risk assessments are free.
- Can you provide both armed and unarmed officers? Yes, plus executive protection and vehicle patrols.
- Do you support short-notice or emergency coverage? Yes — typical mobilization within 4 hours for MD/DC/VA.

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