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RED ALERT !!!!!
What you need to know before you hire your next Security company

How to Spot “Fly-By-Night” Security Firms (and What to Expect from a Trusted Provider)

Before you sign a contract, watch for these red flags in security companies:

No Verifiable Licensing
- Fails to produce federal EIN, state business registration, or private-security contractor licenses
Minimal Training Requirements
- Only the bare-minimum state hours, with no ongoing or scenario-based refresher courses
Lack of Professional Credentials
- No in-house POST-certified instructors, no military or law-enforcement veterans on staff
No Insurance or Bonding
- Cannot show proof of General Liability and Workers’ Compensation coverage
Hidden Fees & Unclear Pricing
- Ultra-low bids that balloon with “surcharges” or surprise mark-ups after you sign
Poor References & High Turnover
- No long-term clients willing to vouch for them, and guards rotate so often you never see the same officer twice
No Quality-Control or Supervision
- No regional managers or supervisors doing ride-alongs, no GPS reporting or incident-report audits

Our Proven Qualifications

Federal Registration: EIN-registered with the U.S. Government
State Licensing:
- Montana Secretary of State (active)
- State of Maine
Private Security Contractor License: Montana Board of Private Security
Individual Officer Licensing: Every armed and unarmed officer is individually licensed by the Montana Board of Private Security
Investigations & Process Serving: All private investigators and process servers licensed by the Montana Board of Private Security
Local Office Authority: Licensed by the City of Great Falls, MT

Elite Personnel & Training

Off-Duty LEOs: We employ active law-enforcement professionals off duty for superior tactical insight and rapid response capability.
POST-Certified Instructors: Three in-house instructors, with over 50 years of combined law-enforcement training experience, deliver advanced, scenario-based curricula—ensuring every officer meets and exceeds state standards.

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

General Liability
Workers’ Compensation

Your assets, your people, and your reputation are fully protected under our policies—giving you absolute peace of mind.

Don’t leave your security to chance.
If your current provider lacks these essential credentials, you’re exposing yourself to unnecessary risk.

Partner with CMPS Security—where verified licensing, elite training, and unwavering professionalism converge to safeguard what matters most.

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📉 Allied Universal

BBB Rating: B−, not accredited, with multiple unresolved complaints bbb.org.
Reputation: Numerous posts by former staff describe poor management and communication. For example:

“Management kills any job… They temp lawsuits like they don’t matter.” reddit.comreddit.com+1reddit.com+1

📉 Securitas

BBB Rating: F in Missoula, C in Great Falls — not accredited bbb.org+1bbb.org+1.
Reputation: Reports range from “bottom-tier” to inconsistent site experiences:

“Securitas is generally considered one of the ‘bottom-tier’ contract security companies…” zaubee.com+10reddit.com+10reddit.com+10

📈 CMPS Security

BBB Rating: A+ and fully accredited — a top-tier rating bbb.org+1bbb.org+1.
Highlights: CMPS is praised for professional training, licensing, and strong client track record bbb.org+1cmpsgf.org+1.

✅ Why CMPS Stands Out

FeatureAllied Universal / SecuritasCMPS Security

BBB Accreditation❌ B− / F / C✅ A+

Complaint HandlingPoor to moderateStrong customer trust

Training & LicensingBasic standard128 hours beyond state requirements reddit.com+1reddit.com+1reddit.com+13cmpsgf.org+13bbb.org+13

Management StabilityInconsistent, often criticizedLicensed, disciplined, and locally rooted

🏢 Bottom Line for Employers in Montana

If you're seeking reliable, well-trained, and accredited security support, CMPS Security is the clear choice over large national firms plagued by low BBB ratings and negative reviews.

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