Security Services for Colleges and Universities
From sprawling university campuses to smaller colleges and technical institutes, Prosegur understands the unique security challenges of the higher education sector. Our integrated security solutions are designed to protect students, faculty, staff, and property while fostering an open and welcoming environment for learning and innovation. Whether you’re managing residence halls, research labs, sports facilities, or public events, we provide the people, technology, and expertise to keep your institution safe and operational around the clock. As a proud partner of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), we ensure our teams receive up-to-date training and follow best practices in campus safety and response.
How Security Supports Colleges and Universities
Enhancing Campus Reputation
A visible, professional security presence helps reassure parents, students, and faculty—contributing to a safe image that strengthens institutional trust and appeal.
Minimizing Operational Disruptions
Fast incident response and proactive threat prevention reduce class cancellations, evacuations, and emergency lockdowns, keeping learning environments stable and efficient throughout the semester.
Protecting Student, Staff, Faculty, and Property
Our integrated guard and tech solutions reduce theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access, protecting students, staff, research, and critical campus infrastructure.
Supporting Compliance and Liability Reduction
We help your institution meet Clery Act requirements and safety standards while lowering legal exposure through trained staff, accurate reporting, and risk mitigation solutions.
Higher Education Security Training For Guards
Prosegur’s higher education security training is designed to equip guards with the knowledge needed to protect diverse campuses. Recognizing that colleges and universities are dynamic environments where safety and learning must coexist, we prepare our security professionals for the unique challenges of academic institutions.
Guards participate in scenario-based training that mirrors real-life situations found on college campuses—such as dormitory disturbances, sporting event crowd control, student protests, and active threat response. These simulations build familiarity with academic environments and enhance on-the-ground decision-making.
Guards are extensively trained in non-violent conflict resolution, including verbal judo, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention tactics. This ensures our guards can effectively and respectfully engage with students experiencing distress, conflict, or mental health challenges.
Prosegur security personnel assigned to campus environments receive specialized training and maintain awareness of federal regulations that impact higher education safety, including the Clery Act, Title IX, and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This training ensures that officers understand institutional reporting obligations, handle sensitive incidents appropriately, and support the institution’s compliance efforts with professionalism and respect.
Guards are trained to collaborate with campus police, local law enforcement, and emergency responders. This includes drills on lockdowns, evacuations, and mass notification systems, ensuring swift and unified responses to any campus emergency.
Addressing Campus Security Challenges Head On
Mitigating Campus Violence and Active Threats
Higher education institutions must prepare for critical incidents such as active shooters, physical altercations, or large-scale disruptions. Prosegur helps create safer campuses through prevention, preparedness, and rapid response.
Solutions include:
- Highly trained guards skilled in active threat response and lockdown procedures
- 24/7 video surveillance and real-time incident monitoring across campus
- Emergency preparedness planning and coordination with campus stakeholders
Managing Access to Dormitories, Labs, and Facilities
Open campus environments are essential for academic engagement, but selective access is vital for safety. Prosegur designs layered access control strategies that balance openness with protection.
Solutions include:
- ID-integrated access control systems for residence halls and sensitive buildings
- Visitor management protocols for guest screening and tracking
- Trained guards stationed at key entry points to monitor traffic and behavior
Addressing Mental Health-Related Incidents with Compassion
Campus security often intersects with student mental health. Prosegur prioritizes empathy and de-escalation to ensure safe and respectful outcomes when students are in crisis.
Solutions include:
- Guards training in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed response
- Policies that encourage coordination with counseling and wellness staff
- Compassionate response protocols that reflect institutional values and reduce risk
Ensuring Compliance and Reducing Institutional Liability
Meeting legal and regulatory standards is critical for all colleges and universities. Prosegur integrates compliance awareness into every aspect of its service delivery.
Solutions include:
- Guard training in Clery Act, FERPA, and Title IX compliance
- Detailed incident reporting aligned with federal and institutional guidelines
- Site-specific SOPs to support audits, reviews, and investigations
FAQs About Higher Education and Campus Security
We provide higher education institutions with tailored security programs that include campus-trained guards, remote monitoring, access control, visitor management, and emergency preparedness planning.
Remote security services enable 24/7 oversight of campus buildings, parking lots, and dorms using cameras, analytics, and live operator support. Behind the technology are Prosegur’s highly trained iSOC agents — real people monitoring your property in real time, ready to verify incidents, escalate threats, and coordinate response. Their constant vigilance helps reduce response time and increase visibility across your entire campus.
Prosegur partners with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) to ensure our teams receive the latest training and stay aligned with the highest standards in campus safety. This partnership allows our guards and security leaders to continuously update their knowledge, adapt to emerging challenges, and apply proven strategies that strengthen campus security programs.
Yes, our guards are trained in campus-specific scenarios including conflict de-escalation, FERPA compliance, emergency response, Campus Security Authority, and engagement with students experiencing behavioral health crises.
Absolutely. We deploy integrated access control systems and we support existing access control protocols for residence halls, labs, and classrooms—ensuring only authorized individuals enter restricted or high-value areas.
We work closely with institutions to create and rehearse emergency protocols for incidents like lockdowns, evacuations, severe weather, and active threats. Our guards are trained to coordinate with local law enforcement and school administration.
At Prosegur, our approach is designed to complement and enhance existing campus safety programs. If your institution has campus police, we work alongside them to provide additional support through trained security professionals, advanced technology, and real-time monitoring from our iSOC. Our goal is to strengthen your existing program—not replace it—by helping ensure faster response times, improved situational awareness, and greater overall protection. For campuses without dedicated police departments, Prosegur can manage your entire security program, providing both personnel and technology-driven solutions such as remote video monitoring, access control, and threat intelligence. Whether supporting or leading your security operations, we deliver a proactive approach to keeping students, staff, and property safe.
A visible and professional security presence fosters a sense of safety among students, faculty, and visitors. It also reassures parents and supports your institution’s reputation as a secure place to learn and live—contributing to student satisfaction and retention.
Yes! To get started, fill out the contact form on this page or call (800) 405-1832. We'll conduct a risk assessment and build a custom plan tailored to your school’s unique needs.
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