Founded in 1949 as a simple patrol company operating along the St. Louis riverfront, Whelan Security has enjoyed a rich heritage of service excellence rivaled by few in the contract security industry. While other security companies have consolidated, downsized or sold, Whelan Security is still owned by the same family and guided by the same business principles more than half a century after our inception. Today, with operations throughout the Central and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, we rank as one of the largest regional security companies in the United States; and we offer national capabilities as an original founding member of TransNational Security.

Highlighted by our Warranty and Heritage service delivery programs, vertical market expertise, and our industry leading, quality assurance performance measurement tool, The Truth Report, we provide some of the boldest and most innovative programs available in the contract security industry. Unlike other companies who promise and fail to deliver, we are always willing to "put our money where our mouth is." Instead of having to rely on the empty sales claim of great service programs, we offer real quality assurance and true peace of mind. At Whelan Security, we offer "The Value of Performance."

To Deliver Maximum Value to our Customers

While this statement is self-explanatory, we believe our mission statement serves two very important functions. First, as opposed to lengthy, regimented operational manuals, he mission statement provides the foundation upon which all business decisions are made. Second, it is the source of our entire performance-based approach to customer service, and offers a glimpse into the difference in management philosophy at Whelan Security as compared to other security companies - a philosophy that says "we will deliver the best value for your security dollar by exceeding performance expectations and living up to our promises." It is also very important to note who we recognize as our customers. At Whelan Security we believe in two forms of customers - our paying clients and our employees; and we prescribe to the theory that if we take care of our employees (our internal customers), they in turn will help us to take great care of our paying clients (external customers).

Our core value define who we are at Whelan Security. These values help guide us in how we approach our business decisions and our relationships with our customers, employees, vendors, and colleagues. We live up to our simple yet extremely challenging mission by operating each and every day within the context of the following core values:

Truth Telling
By being transparent and candid, we earn credibility and respect.

Promise Keeping
We will deliver upon the promises that we have made - without exception. We are committed to keeping every promise.

Respect
We are considerate, courteous, and attentive to our employees, our clients, and our vendors.

Loyalty
Our internal and external associates can count on our allegiance and dependability.

Empowerment
We believe in and trust our well-trained employees and hold them accountable for their actions.

Discipline
Driven by a culture of discipline, we will provide consistent, high quality services.

Leadership
Through innovation, foresight, and initiative, we will remain an industry leader and expect employees to lead by example.

Flexibility
We will offer unique services to each client - and always remain agile in our response to special requests.

Quality Assurance
We are passionate about quality and measuring the results of our performance.

Results
We hold ourselves accountable to achieve results for our clients, our employees, and our owners. It is what we are paid to do.

In support of our core values, the success of our company is based upon an unswerving commitment and dedication to four essential business principles:

100% Client Satisfaction
100% Employee Satisfaction
Customized Service Delivery
Enduring Philosophical Consistency

Outstanding People...Exceptional Results

At Whelan Security our philosophy is simple: We believe in having the best talent available within the industry and fostering an atmosphere where our people feel inspired, encouraged, and rewarded.

We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to continually attract such high caliber employees with strong integrity, drive, and high ethical and moral standards. Our employees are the reason for our success and that is why we continue to invest heavily in comprehensive employee benefits, performance incentives, management support, and professional development programs.

The result of our philosophy is one of the lowest employee turnover rates in the national industry. once people join the Whelan family, they stay and remain an integral member of our team.

10-Star Fringe Benefits Package

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Legal Benefits

401(k) Plan - with match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Cash Pay Cards, Direct Deposit & A Credit Union

Tuition Assistance

Cash Bonus Programs

Employee Recognition Programs

And more...

The people of Whelan Security are good, moral men and women of honor and integrity who understand the difference between right and wrong. Integrity carries beyond the business environment into our homes and the people with whom we choose to associate.

If we have nothing else, we have our integrity; and those without it are not welcome at Whelan Security.

At Whelan Security a great career means having a culture that values advancement from within and provides all of the tools and training required to help you succeed.

At Whelan we are firm in our belief that our most valuable asset is our highly dedicated team of professional security officers - the "cornerstone" or "heart and soul" of our past success and future growth. Therefore, although we recognize the importance of our pre-employment selection process, professional development programs, and extensive supervision, we firmly believe that our comprehensive program of employee benefits, performance incentives, and individual recognition awards significantly enhances our ability to attract, retain, and motivate and incredible team of dedicated professionals.

Taking care of you and your family means a competitive compensation package and benefits that take care of today's needs and tomorrow's plans. At Whelan we offer both - plus rewards and recognition!