About Lincoln Security | Our Mission and Vision

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.

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 2026 Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 and repeated selections to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies.

2026 Award

Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50

No. 37

Three-Time Honoree
Prior: 2024, 2025

2026 Award

Inc. Regionals Midwest

No. 54

Four-Time Honoree
Prior: 2020, 2021, 2025

2026 Award

Inc. 5000 National

No. 2,882

Seven-Time Honoree
Prior: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025

Reputation

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

Selectivity

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

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‍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.

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