Santa Ana-based Allied Universal, the world’s biggest private security firm, said it’s acquired American Security to expand in the southeastern U.S.
Founded in 1975 by retired South Carolina Highway Patrol Sergeant Henry Harrison, American Security has more than 1,200 employees and serves a seven-state area that includes Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
“American Security will complement the services we currently provide and give Allied Universal a stronger presence in the Southeast part of the United States,” said Steve Jones, Global Chairman & CEO of Allied Universal.
Allied Universal has more than 800,000 employees and is generating a run rate of $20 billion.
