Allied Universal provides security and facility services worldwide, employing about 150,000 people across more than 100 countries and territories.
Allied Universal provides security and facility services, combining security personnel, technology and innovation to protect customers, communities and people. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of AlliedBarton Security Services and Universal Services of America, businesses whose heritage dates back to 1957. It is led by chief executive Steve Jones.
Employing approximately 150,000 people, Allied Universal operates in more than 100 countries and territories and reports annual revenue of $23 billion. It is the third-largest private employer in North America and the seventh-largest globally. Its clients include more than 400 Fortune 500 companies, spanning enterprise and corporate security, protective services, and facility services.
The company's technical work covers artificial intelligence, smart security technologies and security operations technology. Its HELIAUS® AI platform is used alongside trained security professionals to support service delivery. Allied Universal describes its approach as blending people, technology and innovation rather than relying on guards at posts alone, with an emphasis on highly trained security professionals and continuous investment in smart technologies.
