Built for the people who
keep others safe
GuardOps was founded by security industry veterans who were frustrated with the industry's dependence on paper logs, phone calls, and manual timesheets. We built the platform we always wished existed.
Our Mission
Eliminate the operational inefficiencies that drain resources from security companies — so they can focus on what matters: keeping people and property safe.
Our Approach
We build software that is genuinely simple to use, not just powerful on paper. Every feature is tested with real guards and managers before it ships.
Our Values
Transparency, reliability, and respect for the people on the front lines. We build long-term partnerships with our customers, not just subscriptions.
Why we built GuardOps
The security industry employs millions of people worldwide, yet most companies still manage their workforce with paper daily activity reports, group text messages, and manual spreadsheets. Guards buddy-punch each other. Incidents go unreported. Client reports take hours to compile manually.
We set out to change that — not with a complex enterprise system that takes months to implement, but with a platform any security company could be using on the same day they sign up.
Today, GuardOps is trusted by security companies ranging from two-guard operations to multi-site enterprises with hundreds of personnel. Our users tell us the platform paid for itself within the first month — typically through reduced buddy-punching alone.
We're a small, focused team obsessed with making physical security operations more efficient. Every feature we build solves a real problem we heard from a real customer.
The Team
Ryan Cole
Co-Founder & CEO
Sarah Mitchell
Co-Founder & CTO
James Wilson
Head of Product
Aria Patel
Head of Customer Success
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