Company Profile
Southern Security
Company Background
Built on decades of hands on expertise, Southern Security Co. was created with a mission to deliver reliable, professional, and highly trained security services to clients across Texas. The leadership team’s extensive background in law enforcement, private security, and operational planning has shaped the company into a trusted provider known for accountability, strong communication, and exceptional service delivery. In addition to domestic operations, Southern Security Co. benefits from the owners’ high profile international security experience, including work alongside U.S. Government operations in regions such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Africa. This global exposure to complex, high risk environments has strengthened the company’s operational capabilities, tactical readiness, and ability to manage large scale security programs with precision and professionalism.
Southern Security Co. continues to grow by focusing on quality personnel, proactive management, and long term client partnerships—ensuring every site receives the highest level of protection, preparedness, and operational support.
Executive Profile
Enrique Gonzalez, Owner, CEO
A highly knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated Security Executive with a proven record of success in law enforcement, private security, and global government operations. Enrique brings extensive expertise in personnel management, strategic planning, and the development and implementation of comprehensive security programs that drive operational excellence.
Recognized for exceptional performance in process improvement, change management, and the successful oversight of multiple high impact projects while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations.
He demonstrates strong financial acumen in managing labor and non labor budgets that directly influence the stability and growth of large scale operations. Along with extensive international experience performing security operations in partnership with the U.S. Government across Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and regions of Africa in support of counter terrorism missions, he is known for building high performing teams, strengthening organizational infrastructure, and leading with integrity, discipline, and strategic vision.
Core Competencies include:
- Security Management
- Operational Design & Planning
- Process Improvements
- Compliance & Regulatory Standards
- Team Building & Leadership
- Safety & Risk Mitigation Protocols
- Investigations & Incident Response
- Emergency Management
- Small Arms & Weapons Proficiency
- Executive Leadership
- Tactical Training
- Tactical Driving
- Tactical Weapons & Defense
- Crisis Response & Preparedness
- Contract Management & Client Relations
- Strategic Program Development
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
(Treating trauma under hostile or austere conditions)
- Emergency/trauma medicine
- Prolonged Field Care
(Managing casualties when evacuation is delayed) - Basic paramedic or combat lifesaver skills
- Medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) procedures
- Use of medical kits in covert or low-profile settings
Juan Gonzalez
Owner, COO
Juan Gonzalez has 25 years of experience in the field of secuity. He has extensive experience in safeguarding people, property, and assets across diverse environments, including corporate, residential, and high traffic event venues and schools.
He has proven track record of maintaining a safe and secure environment through proactive surveillance risk management and excellent observational skills.
Throughout his distinguished career security officer Juan Gonzalez has specialized in areas such as Access control management: expert in monitoring and enforcing access procedures for main entry and exit points, utilizing on modern cameras, Emergency Response and Crisis Management , highly skilled in de-escalating conflicts, responding swiftly and appropriately to alarms and emergency calls and coordinating efforts with local law enforcement and emergency responders.
Team leadership & Training:
- Experienced in training and mentoring junior security personnel
- Developing improved procedures, and supervising teams to enhance overall security efficiency and compliance.
- Incident prevention & reporting known for a keen attention to detail and a commitment to thorough documentation,
- Consistently providing detailed reports and implementing strategies that have measurably reduced security incidents.
Licensing and Certifications
Officer Juan Gonzalez holds a valid security License and as well relevant certifications:
- training in emergency response to terrorism basic concepts
- certified in Hoyt breathing air products
- training in cylinder filling procedure
- 10 years volunteer fire fighter completing in firefighting 1, fire science, hose loads and evolutions, pump operations, SCBA, ladders, hose handling 101 and LPG forcible entry, car fires and extinguishers, safety
Noe Ortiz, Sr.
Field Operation Supervisor
Experience Includes:
Over 18 years experience in Business Management
4 years as a level 3 armed officer
20 total years experience in security that includes:
- 3 years security assistant supervisor
- 14 years as a security supervisor
- 3 years as security manager for American Bank Center { Hillard Center} security detail for concerts, celebraties, governors, Secretary of Defense
Currently:
2 years as a supervisor of armed officers in West Oso ISD, Gregory Portland ISD, and Aransass Pass ISD.
Proficient in:
Threat assessment, Active Shooter trained and certified, Stop the Bleed Training, First Aid and CPR certified, Crowd Control Evacuation Assessment, Event Safety Assessment,
Our vehicle patrol security services are available 24/7
Southern Security guards are always on guard for your family, business or event. Using advanced technology and highly skilled guards to ensure peace of mind, we provide residential community security, commercial security, educational institution security, retail security, industrial facility security, healthcare facility security, constructions site security, car dealership security and more. Call now to inquire about our vehicle patrol security services.