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Walden Security
★★★★★ 4.7 $$$
Best for: Mid-to-large businesses in Memphis that need enterprise-grade security with advanced monitoring technology and multi-site coverage across the Southeast
Armed GuardsUnarmed GuardsMobile PatrolRemote Surveillance +3 more
35+ years in business with 5,000+ employees across the Southeast
Founded by a Navy veteran and former Chattanooga police officer
Headquartered in Chattanooga, not Memphis, local decisions sometimes route east
Reliability 4.6
Pricing 3.9
Technology 4.5
Service 4.3
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Shield of Steel
★★★★★ 4.6 $$
Best for: Memphis businesses and property managers who want professional, veteran-led security without the inflated pricing of national chains
Armed GuardsUnarmed GuardsGPS-Tracked PatrolsMonitoring & Surveillance +3 more
Veteran-owned with former law enforcement and military personnel on staff
Competitive pricing that undercuts many providers offering less
Website could provide more upfront pricing transparency
Reliability 4.8
Pricing 4.7
Technology 4.5
Service 4.6
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Phelps Security
★★★★★ 4.5 $$$
Best for: Established businesses and property managers in Memphis who prioritize reputation and reliability and have the budget for premium service
Armed GuardsUnarmed GuardsCommercial PatrolResidential Patrol +4 more
In business since 1953, the longest-running independent security firm in Memphis
Family-owned with deep community roots and local government relationships
Premium pricing, among the most expensive local options in Memphis
Reliability 4.9
Pricing 4.0
Technology 4.3
Service 4.8
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Clarion Security
★★★★★ 4.4 $$
Best for: Memphis businesses prioritizing service quality, guard professionalism, and local accountability
Security GuardsUnarmed GuardsArmed GuardsMobile Patrol +3 more
Award-winning training program sets industry benchmark
Lowest turnover rates in the Memphis security industry
Limited statewide presence outside Memphis metro
Reliability 4.6
Pricing 4.2
Technology 4.5
Service 4.3
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Blackstone Security
★★★★☆ 4.3 $$
Best for: Organizations seeking veteran-owned providers with proven track record
Security GuardsArmed GuardsExecutive ProtectionGovernment Security +2 more
Veteran-owned with three decades of operational history
Government and corporate security expertise
Nashville headquarters means Memphis is secondary market
Reliability 4.5
Pricing 4.1
Technology 4.3
Service 4.3
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Imperial Security
★★★★☆ 4.3 $$$
Best for: Large enterprises, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities that need a security partner with national scale and industry-specific expertise
Armed GuardsUnarmed GuardsSecurity PatrolMobile Field Supervisors +7 more
Founded in Memphis in 1968, nearly 60 years of operational experience
Nationwide presence across 20+ states with 1,000+ employees
Premium corporate pricing, not designed for small business budgets
Reliability 4.4
Pricing 3.8
Technology 4.5
Service 4.0
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Trinity United Security Services
★★★★☆ 4.3 $$
Best for: Organizations needing government-compliant security, nuclear facility support, or industrial protection
Security GuardsArmed GuardsIndustrial SecurityNuclear Facility Security +2 more
20+ years experience with nuclear facility security clearances
Government contract expertise and past performance
Knoxville headquarters limits Memphis market presence
Reliability 4.6
Pricing 4.0
Technology 4.3
Service 4.3
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Allied Universal
★★★★☆ 4.2 $$$
Best for: Large corporations with multiple Tennessee locations needing unified security across their footprint
Security GuardsMobile PatrolElectronic SecurityFire Life Safety +3 more
Nation's largest security company with massive resources
Advanced technology platform and mobile apps
Premium pricing that smaller Memphis firms cannot match
Reliability 4.5
Pricing 3.8
Technology 4.5
Service 4.0
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Digby's Protection Group
★★★★☆ 4.2 $$
Best for: Memphis businesses wanting integrated security and investigation services
Armed GuardsUnarmed GuardsExecutive ProtectionPrivate Investigations +2 more
Full-service Memphis firm with security plus investigations
Security consulting helps clients identify vulnerabilities
Limited statewide presence outside Memphis metro
Reliability 4.4
Pricing 4.0
Technology 4.0
Service 4.4
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Delta Security Company
★★★★☆ 4.1 $$
Best for: Businesses needing armed security, executive protection, or secure asset transport with personnel who have real military and law enforcement experience
Armed GuardsUnarmed GuardsExecutive ProtectionAsset Transport +2 more
All personnel have military or law enforcement backgrounds
Specialized in armed security and executive protection
Smaller operation, limited capacity for large-scale deployments
Reliability 4.3
Pricing 4.2
Technology 3.8
Service 4.2
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Securitas
★★★★☆ 4.1 $$$
Best for: Organizations that prioritize brand recognition and standardized processes over customization
Security GuardsMobile PatrolElectronic SecurityAlarm Monitoring +2 more
One of the oldest and most established security brands globally
Consistent service delivery and training standards
Higher pricing than regional Memphis competitors
Reliability 4.3
Pricing 3.9
Technology 4.2
Service 4.0
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Sunstates Security
★★★★☆ 4.1 $$
Best for: Organizations with multi-state Southeast operations needing consistent security standards
Security GuardsArmed GuardsMobile PatrolMonitoring +2 more
National reach with regional Southeast expertise
Longer track record since 1998
Nashville hub means Memphis presence is secondary
Reliability 4.3
Pricing 4.0
Technology 4.2
Service 3.9
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First Class Security
★★★★☆ 4.0 $$
Best for: Nashville-area companies prioritizing premium service and professional presentation
Security GuardsArmed GuardsEvent SecurityExecutive Protection +2 more
Strong Nashville market position with premium client base
Executive protection capabilities for high-profile individuals
Memphis operations limited compared to Nashville presence
Reliability 4.2
Pricing 3.8
Technology 3.9
Service 4.1
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Frontline Corporate Security
★★★★☆ 4.0 $$
Best for: Companies needing specialized security for high-risk environments, construction sites, or large public events
Armed GuardsUnarmed GuardsTactical SecurityFire Watch +3 more
Tactical security expertise for high-risk situations
Access to off-duty police officers across multiple cities
Pricing escalates quickly for armed or tactical assignments
Reliability 4.2
Pricing 3.8
Technology 4.0
Service 4.0
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GardaWorld
★★★★☆ 4.0 $$$$
Best for: Large enterprises and institutions that need a global security partner with risk management capabilities and infrastructure to operate across multiple locations
Armed GuardsUnarmed GuardsRisk ManagementSecurity Consulting +4 more
Global company with 132,000+ employees across dozens of countries
Memphis office at 6000 Poplar Ave provides local presence
Premium corporate pricing, typically the most expensive option
Reliability 4.2
Pricing 3.4
Technology 4.3
Service 3.8
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Rock Solid Security
★★★★☆ 3.9 $$
Best for: Event producers, festival organizers, film productions, and entertainment venues
Event SecurityFestival SecurityFilm Production SecurityCrowd Management +2 more
Deep entertainment industry experience since 1983
Specialized crowd management and event security
Entertainment focus limits commercial property expertise
Reliability 4.2
Pricing 4.0
Technology 3.7
Service 3.8
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