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Healthcare Security Services

ATPS Security provides hospital security guard services and healthcare security for hospitals, clinics and medical office buildings. Officers control access, support staff in tense situations and keep entrances, parking areas and sensitive departments secure. Training in crisis prevention and intervention helps them calm situations before they turn physical.

  • Law enforcement-owned
  • DC Special Police Officers available
  • A+ BBB rating
  • $5M umbrella liability
  • GPS-verified check-ins
  • Drug tested and background checked
  • Month-to-month or annual contracts
  • Free site survey

At a glance

Healthcare Security Services

Updated October 2026

Provider
ATPS Security, law enforcement-owned, founded 2020
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Licensed in
DC, MD, VA, WV, TN, FL, TX, MS and SD
Officer screening
Drug tested and background checked
Contracts
Month-to-month or annual
First step
Free site survey

What we solve

Security challenges in healthcare

  • 01

    Workplace violence

    Distressed patients and visitors who threaten staff.

  • 02

    Open environments

    Many entrances, long hours and constant visitor traffic.

  • 03

    Parking and after-hours safety

    Staff walking to their cars at shift change.

How we deliver healthcare security services

Our officers are trained in crisis prevention and intervention, so their first tool is their voice. We staff entrances and emergency departments, escort staff to parking areas on request and write reports your compliance team can use.

2020Founded in Washington, DC
9Licensed jurisdictions
$5MUmbrella liability coverage
A+BBB rating
24/7GPS-monitored operations

Where we work

Healthcare across DC, Maryland and Virginia

ATPS Security provides healthcare security services from our Washington, DC headquarters across Maryland and Virginia, with regional operations leaders in Southern Maryland and on the Eastern Shore. We are also licensed in West Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, South Dakota.

DCWashington, DC

HeadquartersThe Watergate Building, 2600 Virginia Ave NW, Suite 205Officer typesArmed, unarmed and Special Police Officers (SPOs)

MDMaryland

LicensingSecurity guards certified through the Maryland State Police

VAVirginia

RegulatorVirginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)

How it starts

From site survey to officers on post

  1. 01

    Free site survey

    A supervisor walks your property, reviews past incidents and asks how your people use the space. You get a written coverage recommendation.

  2. 02

    Post orders and staffing

    We write clear post orders, set check-in points and match licensed officers to the post: armed, unarmed or DC Special Police Officer.

  3. 03

    Coverage with accountability

    Officers report through GPS-enabled software, supervisors check posts, and you have a direct line to leadership whenever you need it.

FAQ

Healthcare: common questions

Need an answer that is not here? Call 888-278-9125. Operations are staffed 24/7.

What do hospital security officers do?

They control access, support staff during disruptive incidents, patrol the campus and parking areas, and document incidents.

Are your officers trained in de-escalation?

Yes. Officers are trained in crisis prevention and intervention, with additional training in mental health awareness.

Can you provide staff escorts to parking?

Yes. Escorts can be part of your post orders, especially at shift change and after dark.

Get started

Schedule a free site survey

Tell us about your property and our team will follow up to schedule a walk-through. For urgent coverage, call us any time.

  • A supervisor walks your site at no cost
  • Written coverage recommendation and price
  • Month-to-month or annual terms
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