Walden Security

Walden Security

Contract security guard services for facilities

Overview

Walden Security provides contract security guard services for commercial properties, government facilities, and residential communities. Its offering includes armed and unarmed security professionals who work under a formal contract to protect sites, supported by an ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System that guides operations, training, and service delivery. The company staffs more than 6,000 guards across 30 states, demonstrating large-scale coverage and experience. Walden Security sets itself apart through its WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise status, a track record of award-winning business performance, and recognition as a fast-growing company, combined with a strong emphasis on employee satisfaction and quality processes. The goal is to provide dependable security services at multiple sites nationwide while maintaining high standards of service, consistency, and compliance as the company grows.

About Walden Security

Simplify's Rating
Why Walden Security is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Government & Public Sector

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Founded

1990

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • National scale spans 30 states, over 6,000 officers, and multiple client sectors.
  • Leadership additions in Texas and Nashville strengthen regional account expansion.
  • Training reputation supports bids where clients value readiness and compliance.

What critics are saying

  • Guard work remains labor-intensive, making retention and recruiting costs persistently high.
  • Localized licensing requirements, like Florida Class D, constrain staffing speed.
  • A serious use-of-force incident can trigger lawsuits, churn, and contract losses.

What makes Walden Security unique

  • Founded in 1990, Walden Security is privately owned and Chattanooga-headquartered.
  • It combines uniformed officers, remote monitoring, access control, and mobile technology.
  • Award-winning training and ISO 9001:2015 quality systems support standardized service delivery.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Hours

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Family Scholarship

Company News

Walden Security
Apr 11th, 2025
Commitment to Veterans Reflected in 5 Star Employer Award

Walden Security proudly announces its designation as a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

Walden Security
Mar 3rd, 2025
Walden Security Ranked 8th in 2025 Training APEX Awards

Walden Security ranked 8th in 2025 Training APEX Awards.

Black Perspectives
Dec 28th, 2024
Armed Security Officer

Walden Security has been recognized by Training Magazine as a Top 100 Award Winner which is awarded to companies with the most successful learning and development programs in the world!

Newswire
Sep 7th, 2023
Metropolitan Security Services Launches 100% Online Security Training

Metropolitan Security Services launches 100% online Security Training.

Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Feb 21st, 2023
Walden Security Ranked 39th in 2023 Training APEX Awards | Nation/World | bdtonline.com

Walden Security has been awarded the 39th spot in the 2023 Training APEX Awards.

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