# Security Recruiting Agencies

Recruiting security directors, investigators, and risk consultants who protect people, assets, and information.

## At a glance

- **55** agencies ranked
- **4,448** total Google reviews
- Data last refreshed **February 21, 2026**

## Top 50 ranked agencies

| # | Agency | Rating (reviews) | Office locations |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Tekk Force](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/tekk-force) | 4.9 (208) | Dallas, Austin, San Antonio |
| 2 | [Superfast Workforce Solution *NO WALKIN*](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/superfast-workforce-solution-no-walkin) | 4.8 (102) | Surrey |
| 3 | [WeStaff NJ](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/westaff-nj) | 4.8 (62) | Union, Astoria |
| 4 | [Tier One Services Inc an Employment Agency](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/tier-one-services-inc-an-employment-agency) | 4.7 (33) | Miami |
| 5 | [SOLID Personnel](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/solid-personnel) | 4.7 (94) | Pleasanton |
| 6 | [Dedicated Workforce Limited](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/dedicated-workforce-limited) | 4.7 (65) | Mississauga |
| 7 | [Respectable Results](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/respectable-results) | 4.6 (8) | Memphis |
| 8 | [Hire Resolve LLC](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/hire-resolve-llc) | 4.6 (9) | Scottsdale |
| 9 | [Noble Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/noble-staffing) | 4.5 (57) | Anaheim, Edison, Fontana |
| 10 | [NES United](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/nes-united) | 4.5 (4) | Jensen Beach |
| 11 | [Jubilee Jobs](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/jubilee-jobs) | 4.5 (18) | Washington |
| 12 | [GET HIRE STAFFING](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/get-hire-staffing) | 4.5 (2) | Stafford |
| 13 | [Goede Premier Recruitment](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/goede-premier-recruitment) | 4.5 (2) | St. Louis |
| 14 | [JenCor Staffing Solutions](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/jencor-staffing-solutions) | 4.5 (2) | Rockville |
| 15 | [Sierra Executive Solutions](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/sierra-executive-solutions) | 4.5 (2) | Sparks |
| 16 | [TalentFix LLC](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/talentfix-llc) | 4.5 (2) | — |
| 17 | [OSSA, One Stop Staffing Agency](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/ossa-one-stop-staffing-agency) | 4.5 (14) | Terrytown |
| 18 | [Spring Staffing Services](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/spring-staffing-services) | 4.5 (11) | Spring |
| 19 | [Aspru Jobs Agency](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/aspru-jobs-agency-ltd) | 4.5 (1) | Surrey |
| 20 | [HIRED Staffing Solutions Inc.](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/hired-staffing-solutions-inc) | 4.5 (1) | — |
| 21 | [NES Solutions LLC](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/nes-solutions-llc) | 4.5 (145) | Smithfield |
| 22 | [Reitman Personnel](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/reitman-personnel) | 4.5 (110) | Branford |
| 23 | [TRS The Recruiting Specialists](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/trs-the-recruiting-specialists) | 4.5 (35) | Tulsa |
| 24 | [Whalls Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/whalls-group) | 4.5 (8) | Aliso Viejo |
| 25 | [Ineed staffing events](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/ineed-staffing-events) | 4.5 (0) | San Bernardino |
| 26 | [Jc's Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/jcs-staffing) | 4.5 (0) | — |
| 27 | [LPjobs](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/lpjobs) | 4.5 (0) | North Hollywood |
| 28 | [rps Search Group Inc](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/rps-search-group-inc) | 4.5 (0) | Denville |
| 29 | [Security & Investigative](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/security-investigative) | 4.5 (0) | Bethesda |
| 30 | [The Bernards Group Inc.](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/the-bernards-group-inc) | 4.5 (0) | Bernardsville |
| 31 | [WCR Inc.](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/wcr-inc) | 4.5 (0) | Burbank |
| 32 | [Martin / Alexander Executive Search](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/martin-alexander-executive-search) | 4.5 (1) | Highlands Ranch |
| 33 | [Stryker Staffing, LLC](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/stryker-staffing-llc) | 4.5 (14) | Houston |
| 34 | [TalentLogistiX](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/talentlogistix) | 4.4 (25) | Indianapolis |
| 35 | [Access Services](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/access-services) | 4.4 (40) | Charlotte |
| 36 | [EPR Recruiting](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/epr-recruiting) | 4.3 (7) | Camarillo |
| 37 | [Spectris Staffing Group, LLC](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/spectris-staffing-group-llc) | 4.3 (244) | Houston |
| 38 | [North Bridge Staffing Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/north-bridge-staffing-group) | 4.3 (27) | Chicago |
| 39 | [United Staffing Agency](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/united-staffing-agency) | 4.2 (115) | New Baltimore, Hazel Park |
| 40 | [AKHIRE](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/akhire) | 4.2 (17) | Anchorage, Juneau |
| 41 | [TalentWorld Mississauga](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/talentworld-mississauga) | 4.2 (50) | Mississauga |
| 42 | [Abacus Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/abacus-staffing) | 4.2 (697) | Baltimore, Morrow, Richmond |
| 43 | [Yes Staffing solutions](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/yes-staffing-solutions) | 4.2 (8) | Surrey |
| 44 | [XL Staffing, Inc](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/xl-staffing-inc) | 4.1 (20) | El Cajon |
| 45 | [Arrow Workforce Solutions](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/arrow-workforce-solutions) | 4.1 (1,471) | Orlando, Huntsville, Scarborough |
| 46 | [A1 Platinum Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/a1-platinum-staffing) | 4.1 (11) | Colton |
| 47 | [Outsource](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/outsource) | 4.0 (128) | Atlanta, Corona, Tampa |
| 48 | [Maine Staffing Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/maine-staffing-group) | 4.0 (41) | Biddeford, Bangor, Westbrook |
| 49 | [RIGHTECH](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/rightech) | 4.0 (8) | Iselin |
| 50 | [Frazee Recruiting Consultants](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/frazee-recruiting-consultants) | 4.0 (43) | Baton Rouge |

## How These Rankings Work

Scores come from **Google Reviews** via the Google Places API — never from paid placements, and never set by the agencies themselves. We apply a **Bayesian adjusted average** to prevent small-sample distortion (a 2-review 5.0-star agency shouldn't outrank a 200-review 4.8-star one):

```
adjusted_score = (v / (v + m)) * R + (m / (v + m)) * C
```

- `v` — total reviews across all offices
- `m` — prior weight (**20**)
- `R` — the agency's weighted average score
- `C` — the platform-wide mean

So with a global mean of 4.2: an agency with **5 reviews at 5.0** scores 4.36, while one with **200 reviews at 4.8** scores 4.75. The second outranks the first because the score is backed by more evidence.

Multi-office agencies get a single weighted score across locations. Every listing is human-reviewed before publication. Scores refresh hourly. [Read the full methodology →](https://recruiterrank.co/methodology)

## FAQ

### What's typically included in a security recruiting agency's fee?

Security recruiting agencies typically charge 15 to 25 percent of the candidate's first-year base salary on a contingency basis, invoiced when the hire starts. For senior director or CISO placements, fees may reach 30 percent. Retained search agreements for executive roles often split fees across milestones: one-third upfront, one-third at slate presentation and one-third at placement. Most firms include a replacement guarantee of 30 to 90 days if the candidate leaves or underperforms. Credential verification costs and background screening are usually covered within the standard fee structure.

### What types of security roles do these recruiting agencies typically fill?

These agencies recruit across the full spectrum of physical and digital security, including corporate security directors, chief security officers, threat assessment specialists, and security operations center managers. Common placements span fraud investigators, workplace violence prevention experts, executive protection officers, and security risk consultants. Many firms also fill cybersecurity-adjacent roles like information security managers and compliance officers with operational security responsibilities. Specialist agencies focus on highly credentialed positions requiring certifications such as CPP, PSP or CFE, while generalist firms handle frontline security supervisors and analysts.

### What certifications or licenses do these security recruiters typically screen for?

Top-tier security recruiters routinely screen for Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP) credentials issued by ASIS International. For investigative roles, they verify Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and state private investigator licenses. Cybersecurity-focused positions require CISSP, CISM or security+ certifications. Executive protection specialists need close protection training documentation, while security directors often hold Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials. Agencies also confirm active state security guard licenses, firearms qualifications where applicable, and specialized clearances including Secret and Top Secret/SCI for government contractor placements.

### How can I tell if a security recruiting agency is reputable?

Look for agencies that place candidates holding industry certifications like CPP, PSP or CFE, since credential verification demonstrates baseline competence. Reputable security recruiters maintain relationships with ASIS International chapters and understand clearance requirements for federal and defense roles. Request candidate profiles from recent placements—strong agencies will show investigators with law enforcement backgrounds or risk consultants from Big Four alumni. Ask about their vetting process for positions requiring background investigations. Fee structures typically follow contingency at 20 to 25 percent for corporate security roles, with retained search reserved for C-suite positions.

### If I apply through a security recruiter, do I lose negotiating power on my offer?

No. Reputable security recruiters strengthen your position by providing market intelligence on compensation ranges for roles like security directors, investigators and risk consultants with specific credentials (CPP, PSP, CFE). They know what competing firms pay for your clearance level and specialization. Most work on contingency fees paid by the employer—commonly 20 to 30 percent of first-year salary—so they're incentivized to negotiate higher offers. The hiring company has already budgeted for this fee separately from your compensation package, meaning your salary negotiation operates independently of recruitment costs.

### How do security recruiters verify candidates' CPP, PSP, or CFE certifications and clearance levels before submitting them?

Reputable security recruiters maintain direct relationships with certifying bodies—ASIS International for CPP and PSP, ACFE for CFE—to verify credentials through online registries or portal access. For clearance levels, they request SF-86 documentation, contact the candidate's facility security officer, or use DISS (Defense Information System for Security) verification when authorized. Most require candidates to provide certification numbers and expiration dates upfront, then cross-reference against issuing organizations before submission. Experienced recruiters also spot credential mills and expired certifications that less-informed candidates may misrepresent on resumes.

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