In 1967, D. Martin Etzler, a former Roanoke Police Officer, established State Security. Today, it has earned the reputation as Southwest Virginia’s premier full-service security company. 

Many of State Security’s management and staff have law enforcement and government security backgrounds. In fact, more than any other company in the region. They received specialized training and bring valuable experience to our customers who appreciate their calm, confident and considered approach to meeting their security needs. 

State Security can assume responsibility for the entire security function of any size organization and provide security directors, security officers, investigators, vehicles, electronic protection systems and maintenance in one cost effective package. Our single-source approach provides the most complete protection available in Southwest and Central Virginia. 

State Security is locally owned and is a licensed Virginia security dealer and Class A contractor. Our goal is to establish a lasting relationship with each customer to assist in meeting his or her ever changing needs for professional, comprehensive security management services.