Our History

Protecting and strengthening our clients and communities
Lincoln was founded in 2012 by Anthony Ramirez, a lifelong contract security veteran.
Anthony had grown increasingly frustrated with the state of the contract security industry and disillusioned with market leaders who regularly compromised their people and performance in pursuit of volume and profit.
At the same time, Anthony and his wife learned they were about to become parents to a special needs son who would require a lifetime of care.
Fueled by parental inspiration and professional frustration, he founded Lincoln to create a company that protects and strengthens its people, clients and communities at the highest level.

Our Story

Lincoln was founded in 2012 by Anthony Ramirez, a lifelong contract security veteran. Anthony had grown increasingly frustrated with the state of the contract security industry and disillusioned with market leaders who regularly compromised their people and performance in pursuit of volume and profit.

At the same time, Anthony and his wife, Christine, learned they were about to become parents to a special needs son who would require a lifetime of care. Fueled by parental inspiration and professional frustration, he founded Lincoln to create a company that protects and strengthens its people, clients and communities at the highest level.

Lincoln has since become a premier boutique security service company, operating in over 30 primary and secondary markets across the country.

The Lincoln Mission

Reputation
We are consistently chosen by discerning clients seeking stronger partnerships and better solutions to common frustrations that plague the market. In nearly all cases, we are asked to resolve ongoing failures of under-performing programs.
Mission
We relentlessly protect and strengthen the clients and communities we serve, and aim to be considered the best security firm our clients and employees have ever worked with.

Awards & Recognition

Lincoln has earned numerous industry awards – including selection to the prestigious 2024 Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 and repeated selections to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies.
Lincoln is honored to be selected to the 2024 Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50, a benchmark list of the fastest-growing companies in the region. This award is a testament to the trust and partnerships of our clients, and the hard work and dedication of our teams who have earned that trust.
Lincoln is proud to be selected to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing privately-held companies. This marks our fifth appearance on this prestigious list over the past seven years - and our highest ranking to date.

This achievement reflects the unwavering dedication and hard work of our team, and the ongoing trust and support of our clients.
As a certified Minority Business Enterprise, we are among the largest minority owned firms in the market. Diversity and inclusion are in our DNA, and we're proud to help clients achieve their diversity goals.

Who We Are

Reputation
Lincoln has since become a premier boutique security service company, operating in over 30 primary and secondary markets across the country.

We are consistently chosen by discerning clients seeking stronger partnerships and better solutions to common frustrations that plague the market. In nearly all cases, we are asked to resolve ongoing failures of under-performing programs.
Mission
We exist to protect and strengthen the communities we serve and aim to be considered the best security company our clients and employees have ever worked with.

Advantages

Selectivity
We provide what competitors often deride as a “bespoke service”.


We enjoy the luxury of carefully selecting prospective clients and prospective personnel for the “right fit”. This ability to remain uncommonly disciplined on both fronts yields exceptional results.
Rigor
Our success is fostered by rigorous standards few have the will or luxury to implement.

We meticulously select the right people, rigorously train them to contribute meaningfully to your goals, and transparently make all performance metrics available to you - daily.
Culture
Our core values are performance standards - not marketing themes.


We hire, evaluate, reward, and terminate based on these values. It maintains high morale and inspires our team to deliver an exceptional service valued greatly by each client.

Service Areas

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