Security Resources United

Security Company Verification & Certification Process

This page will guide you through the essential steps to ensure your business is effectively listed on key platforms, enhancing your online visibility and credibility. Below, you'll discover a straightforward, step-by-step outline of the process that guarantees your business information remains accurate, consistent, and easily accessible to potential customers. Additionally, please fill out the form below to submit your information.

1. Application & Disclosure Phase

Security companies seeking SRU certification must submit a formal application that includes:

• Legal business name and DBA (if applicable)
• Business formation documents (LLC, Corp, Partnership)
• Federal EIN verification
• Principal officers and management disclosures
• Physical business address (no P.O. boxes)
• Years in operation
• Description of services offered
• Areas of operation and jurisdictions

Applicant Agreement:

Companies must agree to SRU’s Code of Conduct, Ethics Policy, and ongoing compliance requirements.

2. Licensing & Regulatory Verification

SRU independently verifies:

• All required state and local security licenses
• License status (active, unrestricted, and in good standing)
• Qualifying manager or responsible party licenses
• Regulatory compliance with state oversight agencies

 Companies operating without proper licensing are immediately disqualified.

3. Insurance & Bond Verification

SRU confirms and documents:

• General liability insurance
• Professional liability (if applicable)
• Workers’ compensation coverage
• Bonding (as required by jurisdiction or contract type)
• Policy limits, expiration dates, and carriers

Insurance certificates must be issued directly by the carrier or broker to SRU.

4. Background & Integrity Review

SRU conducts a professional integrity review of the company and its principals, including:

Criminal background screening (where legally permissible)

• Civil litigation and regulatory action review
• Business complaint and enforcement history
• Verification of prior contract performance (if available)

This step ensures ethical business practices and risk mitigation.

5. Operational & Capability Assessment

SRU evaluates whether the company can realistically deliver services it claims to offer, including:

• Staffing levels and recruiting practices
• Training standards and certifications
• Use-of-force policies (if armed services provided)
• Equipment, uniforms, and identification standards
  
• Incident reporting and supervision protocols

6. Company Interview & Review Panel

SRU conducts a formal interview with company leadership to assess:

• Experience and management competency
• Operational procedures
• Client communication practices
• Risk management approach
• Quality control and accountability systems

SRU Review Panel:
Findings are reviewed by an internal panel with experience in security, law enforcement, and investigations.

7. Risk Rating & Certification Decision

Based on verification results, SRU assigns:

• Certification Status: Approved / Conditional / Denied
• Risk Profile: Low / Moderate / Elevated
• Scope of Certification: Specific services and jurisdictions

Only approved companies receive SRU certification.

8. Certification Issuance

Approved companies receive:

• Official SRU Certification Number
• Certified Security Company Seal
• Listing in the SRU Public Registry
  
• Certification documentation and usage guidelines

Certification Term:

Certification is valid for 12 months, subject to compliance.

9. Ongoing Monitoring & Annual Renewal

SRU maintains certification integrity through:

• Annual re-verification of licenses, insurance, and bonding
• Random compliance audits
• Monitoring of complaints or regulatory actions
• Mandatory notification of material business changes

Failure to comply may result in suspension or revocation.

10. Complaint Review & Enforcement Process

SRU maintains a neutral complaint resolution process:

1. Complaint intake and documentation
2. Company notification and response window
3. Evidence review and findings
4. Corrective action or enforcement decision

Possible Outcomes:

• No finding
• Corrective action required
• Certification suspension
• Certification revocation

11. Public Transparency & Verification

Clients may verify a company’s status by:

• SRU Certification Number
• Company name search in SRU Registry
• Direct inquiry to SRU

12. Certification Disclaimer

SRU certification confirms that a security company met SRU verification standards at the time of review. Certification does not guarantee performance outcomes nor replace client due diligence.

Optional Enhancements (Recommended)

• Certification Grades (A, B, C-style model)
• Tiered Certification Levels (Standard / Advanced / Elite)
• Verified Armed Services Endorsement
• Client Feedback Index
• Digital Verification QR Code