Citadel Security: Growing With Purpose

Citadel Security: Growing With Purpose

For nearly two decades, Citadel Security has built its reputation the same way trust is built throughout the security industry: one shift, one site, and one client relationship at a time.

Built on Trust

Founded in 2007 as a veteran-owned company, Citadel now protects more than $10 billion in assets and serves more than 1,000 clients across government, utilities and infrastructure, healthcare, retail, residential communities, and other critical industries.

But long before Citadel expanded into multiple states, the company focused on something much simpler: earning trust.

That meant providing dependable service, hiring great people, and building lasting relationships with clients. Nearly twenty years later, that philosophy remains unchanged.

Justin Hale continues to lead the organization they built, supported by a team whose backgrounds span military service, law enforcement, and security operations. Together, they have created a culture rooted in professionalism, accountability, and service.

Building the Foundation for the Next Chapter

When Great Range Capital partnered with Citadel in 2024, it wasn't because the company needed to be reinvented. It was because there was an opportunity to preserve what already made Citadel successful while helping build the foundation for its next chapter.

Alongside its investment, GRC provided funding for Citadel's acquisition of Metropolitan Protective Services (MPS), a Denver-based patrol services company that expanded Citadel's capabilities and deepened its presence across the region.

"Partnering with GRC is a transformative step for Citadel," said Hale. "As we remain focused on providing highly reliable services to our clients, we look to work with GRC to expand our capabilities, deliver even greater value to our clients, and extend our protection services into new communities."

"We are incredibly excited to partner with Justin on Citadel's mission to protect people and property," said Philip Scheuerman, Principal at Great Range Capital. "The company offers a customized, cost-effective solution that addresses the unique needs of its clients across a variety of sectors. Our collaboration will help them quickly reach and protect more communities while maintaining high-quality service levels."

Growing Without Losing the Local Approach

At its core, Citadel is still a relationship business.

The company may operate across multiple states today, but its approach hasn't changed. Clients still expect dependable service, responsive communication, and trusted professionals who understand the responsibility that comes with protecting people and property.

As Citadel has grown, the focus has been on building the resources needed to support that promise.

The company expanded its leadership team, adding a Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Together, they bring decades of financial, operational, and security leadership experience and are helping build the structure needed to support Citadel's continued expansion.

Citadel has also continued to grow by partnering with organizations that share its values and commitment to service.

In early 2026, the company partnered with Code 4 Security Services, a Colorado-based provider known for its strong culture and operational excellence. Months later, Citadel acquired Midwest Security, deepening its presence in Southwest Missouri.

Today, Citadel serves clients across Colorado, Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky, and Utah, all while maintaining a local approach to client relationships.

Protecting What Matters

As the organization has expanded, it has also invested in technology that strengthens how it serves clients.

One example is Citadel's Security Operations Center (SOC). Built on capabilities introduced through the Code 4 partnership, the SOC allows Citadel to extend its protection far beyond a traditional guard presence. By combining live video surveillance, remote monitoring, and real-time response coordination, the company can deliver greater visibility, faster response times, and stronger accountability across its network of client sites.

As Citadel continues to grow, Great Range Capital remains focused on the same objective that existed on day one: helping the company build for the future without losing the culture, professionalism, and client-first mindset that made it successful in the first place.

Because while Citadel's footprint may be larger today, the formula hasn't changed.

Show up. Build trust. Protect what matters.

That's what built Citadel, and it's what will continue to guide the company for years to come.

About Great Range Capital

Great Range Capital, a private equity firm based in greater Kansas City, primarily targets equity investments in Midwestern companies with revenues ranging from $20 to $150 million. Reach out to our team to learn more.