Melbourne has more security providers than most businesses can sensibly compare, from national groups with thousands of staff to local firms that know a single industrial estate inside out. If you are searching for the top security companies Melbourne businesses actually use, this guide gives you ten providers to consider, what each one says it offers, and the checks that matter before you sign a contract. We have listed them in alphabetical order rather than ranking them, and we explain exactly how we put the list together below.
Disclosure: This guide is published by Frontline Protective Services, which is one of the ten companies listed. We included ourselves openly, kept the order alphabetical, and limited every company’s profile to facts published on its own website or by an official source. Details can change, so confirm anything important directly with the provider.
Security in Melbourne at a Glance
Victoria is one of the biggest security markets in the country. The Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL) reported 162,535 individual security licences nationally at 31 December 2023. Victoria held 39,875 of them, about a quarter of the national total and second only to New South Wales. Victoria also recorded the biggest national increase in the year, adding 4,087 individual licences, up from 35,788 the year before.
Demand is not hard to explain. Victoria recorded 624,624 offences in the 12 months to June 2026, a 2.1% drop, with the crime rate falling 3.8% to 8,679.6 offences per 100,000 people. Overall burglary offences fell 19.9%, but retail theft rose 2.7% to 43,124 offences, and theft from motor vehicles made up 12.4% of all recorded crime. Falling totals do not remove the day-to-day risks that warehouses, shops, building sites and event venues deal with, which is why visible, well-run security remains a routine business cost across Melbourne.
How We Chose These Security Companies
There is no official ranking of security companies in Victoria, and many online “top 10” lists are written by the companies featured on them, with no stated method. To keep this guide useful, we applied a few simple rules. Each company must operate in Melbourne or Greater Melbourne, offer licensed security services to businesses, and publish enough information on its own website for us to describe what it does. We did not accept payment for inclusion. We have not scored or ranked providers, because service quality depends on your site, your risks and the people rostered to it, and no desk research can measure that fairly.
Top 10 Security Companies in Melbourne
1. 247 Security Group
247 Security Group is listed at Level 4, 111 Overton Road, Williams Landing, in Melbourne’s south-west. Its listing describes security for businesses, events and private properties, including alarm systems, crowd control, mobile patrols and event security. Public information about its history, licences and certifications is limited, so ask for its business licence number and insurance details before engaging it.
2. Certis Security Australia (including SNP Security)
Certis is an international security group with roots in Singapore, where a Guard and Escort Unit was formed in 1958 before becoming a statutory board in 1972. It entered Australia in 2016 by acquiring BRI Security and expanded further in 2018 by acquiring SNP Security, a heritage Australian business that traces back to Sydney Night Patrol, founded in 1923. Certis describes integrated security solutions across aviation, transport, logistics, healthcare, government, critical infrastructure and commercial property. It is better suited to larger organisations and complex sites than to a single small premises.
3. EXEC Security
EXEC Security says it has provided services across Victoria since 2006. Its head office and Security Operations Centre are in Burwood, and the company also lists offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Services include security guarding and concierge, mobile patrols, monitoring, electronic security, tactical guarding, risk advisory and cash in transit. Its website lists ISO 9001, 14001, 27001 and 45001 certification and ASIAL Gold membership, and says its monitoring centre operates 24 hours a day with patrol vehicles that carry CCTV, number plate recognition and GPS tracking.
4. Frontline Protective Services
Frontline Protective Services is based at 4/121 Fairbairn Road, Sunshine West, and provides 24/7 security across Melbourne, with a particular focus on Melbourne’s west. Services include security guards, mobile security patrols, alarm response, construction site security, CCTV monitoring, asset protection security and event security. You can read more about our team or see which industries we support on our sectors page. Our ABN is 21 660 865 501, and you can reach us on 1300 020 030.
5. Group One Security Services
Group One Security Services has operated since 2016 from Truganina, with additional locations in Melbourne, Geelong and Ballarat and a New Zealand branch. Its website lists licensed security guards, event security and crowd control, mobile and residential patrols, alarm response, construction site security, corporate security, concierge and CCTV and alarm monitoring. It describes itself as Australian owned and operated, and it lists a Victorian security licence and a labour hire licence on its site, both of which you can cross-check against the official registers.
6. Metro Guards
Metro Guards has its head office in Caroline Springs and says it has operated for 17 years. Its website lists service locations across Melbourne, including Footscray, Sunshine, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Williamstown, the CBD, Dandenong, Frankston and Ringwood. Services include licensed static and concierge guards, K9, shopping centre and gatehouse security, mobile patrols and alarm response, and event security and crowd control. The company lists ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, CM3 contractor compliance and ASIAL Gold membership.
7. MIB Security
MIB Security is based in Truganina and says it has provided security services in Melbourne and Victoria since 2006. Its services include uniformed and static guards, mobile patrols, event and crowd control, construction site, building, warehouse and corporate security, access control, alarm response and CCTV and alarm monitoring with NFC patrol tracking. It states that it carries $20 million in public liability insurance. Its website describes its licence in more than one way, so ask to see the exact licence type before you engage it.
8. MSS Security
MSS Security traces its history to 1896, when Chubb opened its first Australian office. The business later became Wormald Security and was renamed MSS Security in 2008. It is now owned by SIS Limited, and its website says it has offices in every state and territory capital and employs thousands of people nationally. Services include security guards, concierge and customer service, mobile patrols and alarm response, loss prevention, paramedics and nurses, fire rescue and event staff. Like other national groups, it suits large contracts and multi-site clients.
9. VCPG Security
VCPG Security says it was founded in 2012 and has its office at Williams Landing. Its website lists event, concierge, corporate, crowd control, mobile patrol, gatehouse, retail and construction site security, along with security and risk services such as drone surveillance, private investigation and bug sweeping. It describes coverage across inner Melbourne, the eastern and south-eastern suburbs and the west, including Truganina.
10. Wilson Security
Wilson Security began operating in Melbourne in 2000 and later acquired several businesses in other states. It describes itself as Australia’s largest provider of security personnel and integrated security solutions, with a head office at Essendon Fields and a presence in every state and territory. Its services include mobile patrols, electronic security, security personnel, emergency and medical, corporate risk and resilience, major events and canine security. Wilson tends to work with large corporate and government clients.
Quick Comparison
| Company | Based in | Says it operates since | Often suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247 Security Group | Williams Landing | Not stated | Businesses, events, private properties |
| Certis Security Australia (SNP) | National group | Certis in Australia since 2016; SNP origins 1923 | Large and complex sites |
| EXEC Security | Burwood | 2006 | Commercial, corporate and monitored sites |
| Frontline Protective Services | Sunshine West | See our about page | West Melbourne industrial, retail, building sites and events |
| Group One Security Services | Truganina | 2016 | Industrial, retail, construction and events |
| Metro Guards | Caroline Springs | About 17 years | Retail, shopping centres, warehouses and events |
| MIB Security | Truganina | 2006 | Corporate, logistics, aged care and shopping centres |
| MSS Security | National group | Roots in 1896 | Large and multi-site contracts |
| VCPG Security | Williams Landing | 2012 | Events, construction and corporate sites |
| Wilson Security | Essendon Fields | 2000 | Large corporate and government clients |
The information above comes from each company’s own website. Claims such as awards, certifications and insurance amounts are the providers’ own statements, so ask for the certificates and policy documents.
How to Choose a Security Company in Melbourne
Verify the licences yourself
The Licensing and Regulation Division of Victoria Police regulates private security in Victoria. Both the business and each guard must be licensed for the work they do, and current holders appear on the Victoria Police public register. The register shows which activities a licence holder is eligible to perform. Ask for the guard’s licence number before the first shift and check it, and do the same for the business licence. Licensing has changed recently, so some registrations remain valid beyond 19 June 2026 while transition applications are finalised. A genuine provider will help you with this check.
Match the provider to your site
A national group with thousands of staff and a local firm with a handful of patrol vehicles solve different problems. Large organisations with many sites often benefit from a national provider’s scale. Single-site businesses, such as a warehouse in Derrimut or a retail strip in Footscray, often benefit from a provider that is based close by and can respond in minutes. If you are in the west, read our guide to security companies in Western Melbourne.
Ask about crowd control separately
In Victoria, a security guard licence alone does not allow someone to work as a crowd controller. If you are hiring for an event, ask the provider to confirm the correct licence activity for every person rostered. Our guide on how to plan event security services in Melbourne explains the standard ratio of two crowd controllers for the first 100 patrons, plus one for every additional 100.
Check insurance, supervision and reporting
Ask for proof of public liability and workers compensation cover, who supervises night shifts, how patrols are tracked and what written reports you will receive. Time-stamped patrol logs and clear incident reports let you see what actually happened on site and adjust your plan.
Compare quotes like for like
Security is priced around the type of service, the hours, penalty rates for nights, weekends and public holidays, site size and risk, and contract length. Ask each provider for an itemised quote that shows supervision, vehicles, reporting and replacement guards, so a low hourly rate does not hide missing extras. For more on picking the right service, see our guide to professional security guards for Melbourne businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top security companies in Melbourne?
There is no official ranking. Well-known providers include national groups such as Wilson Security, MSS Security and Certis Security Australia, and Melbourne-based firms such as EXEC Security, Metro Guards, Group One Security Services, MIB Security, VCPG Security, 247 Security Group and Frontline Protective Services. The right choice depends on your site, your risks and your budget.
How do I check that a Melbourne security company is licensed?
Search the Victoria Police public register of licence, registration and permit holders. Check the business licence and ask for the licence number of each guard assigned to your site.
Should I choose a national or local security company?
National groups offer scale across many sites. Local providers can often respond faster and adapt quickly to a single site. Many businesses decide by asking where patrol vehicles start their shifts and how many are working in their area at night.
How much does a security company in Melbourne cost?
Prices depend on the service, hours, penalty rates, site size and contract length, so no single figure applies. Ask for an itemised quote from at least two providers and compare what is included.
Does Frontline Protective Services operate 24/7?
Yes. Frontline provides 24/7 security across Melbourne from its base in Sunshine West. Contact the team with your address, hours and concerns to confirm availability and a quote.
Useful Resources
- Victoria Police: Private security (licensing)
- Victoria Police: Public register of licence holders
- ASIAL: Australian Security Industry Licensing Report 2024
- Victoria Police: Crime statistics release, year ending June 2026
- Victoria Police: Eligibility requirements and training for security licences
Final Thoughts on Choosing Among the Top Security Companies in Melbourne
The best security company for you is the one that holds current Victorian licences you can verify, understands your type of site, responds quickly and reports clearly. Use this list as a starting point, shortlist two or three providers, check their licences and compare itemised quotes.
To talk through your site, call Frontline Protective Services on 1300 020 030 or request a free consultation. You can also browse our full range of security services.