Say it “GUARD-X”Sterling, Virginia

A higher standardof security inNorthern Virginia.

Armed and unarmed officers, Special Police, patrol and executive protection for Northern Virginia, D.C. and Maryland. The people running it spent their careers in police departments and the Army.

Get a free site assessment (833) 350-4739

Licensed in VA, D.C. and MDChecked before every shift

Run by former policeMPD, Army MP, FBI-trained

Someone picks up at 2 a.m.Supervisors 24/7/365

Patrols you can verifyGPS, time stamps, photos

What we do

From one lobby officer to a full protection detail

Most clients start with a single post. Within a year a lot of them add patrol or event coverage, and it all runs through the same supervisors and the same written post orders.

Protection officers opening a car door at an arrival

Discreet details

Executive protection

Advance work, secure transport and close protection for executives, public figures and families. At home, at events, and on the move.

Special Police

Commissioned officers who can arrest on your property.

Armed & unarmed officers

Lobbies, gatehouses, loading docks, front desks.

Vehicle patrol

Random and scheduled checks, logged by GPS.

Off-duty police

Sworn officers for traffic, events and job sites.

Event security

Gate control, VIP areas, crowd management.

Investigations & ORC

Retail crime rings, internal theft, surveillance.

Who we protect

A congregation and a car lot need different officers

We staff each site with people suited to it. A greeter-type officer for a hotel lobby, someone with de-escalation training for a clinic, an armed officer for a bank branch.

Churches & worship

Sunday services, conferences, revivals. We work with your safety team.

Church security

Schools & SROs

Private, charter and faith-based schools. Off-duty police SROs on request.

School security

Residential & HOA

Neighborhood patrol, condo front desks, private homes.

HOA patrol

Commercial property

Offices, warehouses and garages, with Special Police where needed.

Commercial security

Construction & vacant

Nights and weekends, when copper and tools disappear.

Site security

Banks & credit unions

Branch officers, open and close procedures, robbery deterrence.

Bank security

Retail & loss prevention

Shoplifting and organized theft crews.

Retail security

Hotels & venues

Lobby, garage and banquet coverage that guests don't mind.

Hotel security

Auto dealerships

Overnight lot coverage against wheel and converter theft.

Car lot security

Healthcare

Clinics, behavioral health and hospitals. Calm, trained officers.

Hospital security

Government & nonprofits

Public buildings, community centers, shelters.

Government security

Workplace violence & HR

Standby officers for terminations and layoffs.

Termination security

A day on post

What you're paying for, hour by hour

A typical day shift at a Reston office building. Every step leaves a record your property manager can read.

Photo slot: GRDX officers at briefing and uniform inspection
Client photo needed

06:45 · Briefing

Reston Town Center street with office buildings — 07:00 · On post in Reston

Fenced data center campus in Ashburn, Virginia — 13:30 · Perimeter check

Capital Beltway with the Tysons skyline — 18:55 · Report sent

06:45

Briefing and inspection

A supervisor checks each officer's license, uniform and gear before they leave for the site. Class A, shirt tucked, boots done. Anyone who doesn't pass doesn't go.

License verified for the jurisdiction
Post orders reviewed for any changes

07:00

On post

The officer relieves the night shift, reads the pass-down log and walks the building with them. Your named contact knows who's on.

Shift handover recorded
Radio and phone check with dispatch

13:30

Rounds, logged

Rounds run on a randomized schedule so nobody can time them. Each checkpoint is scanned and GPS-stamped. Anything odd gets photographed on the spot.

Doors, fences, garage levels, roof access
A supervisor drops in unannounced

18:55

Report in your inbox

Before the evening officer has settled in, the day's report is waiting: patrol times, incidents, photos, and anything that needs a work order.

Incidents with photos and times
Maintenance issues flagged

Our standards

Six things we don't compromise on

These came out of watching other security companies lose contracts. Each one is written into our post orders.

Licensed where they work

Every officer holds the license for the jurisdiction they're posted in, and we verify it before they go on the schedule.

Awake, sharp, off the phone

Class A uniform, inspected. Supervisors make surprise visits, and the small things get corrected first.

A real person at 2 a.m.

You get one named contact. If you need an executive, they'll pick up too.

Swap an officer, no questions

If someone isn't a good fit for your site, tell us. They're replaced. You don't need to prove anything went wrong.

Proof of every round

GPS-verified patrols, time-stamped photo reports, and supervisor inspections you can read.

Compliance with teeth

Our compliance unit is run by a retired sheriff's office Inspector General. It reports to the Chief, not to operations.

2018Founded in Washington, D.C.

3Jurisdictions licensed: VA, D.C., MD

34Years in law enforcement, our compliance director

24/7Supervisors on call, every day of the year

Guard or Special Police?

Which one does your site need?

The short version: a guard watches and calls. A Special Police Officer can detain and arrest on your property. We'll tell you honestly which one fits.

	Security officer	Special Police Officer	Off-duty police
Can make an arrest	No	Yes, on the protected property	Yes, full authority
Typical posts	Lobbies, desks, patrol	High-theft retail, housing, garages, public buildings	Events, traffic, job sites
Armed option	Yes	Yes	Yes
Relative cost	Lowest	Middle	Highest

Command staff

The people who answer your call

Woman- and minority-owned. Run like a police agency, with the attention of a small firm.

Jeremiah DineenChief · CEO

Army Military Police veteran and commissioned Special Police Officer.

Hiwot DeresuManaging Director

Co-founder with an emergency services background.

Antoine CookDeputy Chief, Operations

Former D.C. Metropolitan Police officer.

Bill WatersDeputy Chief, Risk

In law enforcement since 1989.

Elgin BarnesSpecial Services

FBI-certified hostage negotiator.

Jim OndrishCompliance

Retired sheriff's office Inspector General.

ASIS memberIACP memberInfraGard memberWoman- & minority-owned

GRDX X9 security robot in an office lobby

New: X9 Robotics Unit

Meet X9

A four-legged security robot that patrols alongside a licensed GRDX officer. Interior rounds, live video, and a deterrent people talk about. A human is always in charge.

Demos coming soon

Book the GRDX-1

Arrive in the Corvette

The GRDX-1 with a licensed officer in a suit or tactical uniform, for galas, corporate events, car shows and parades.

$350per hour

4 hrminimum

Check dates

Where we work

Based in Sterling, covering the DMV

Our office is at 46396 Benedict Drive, Suite 200. Loudoun gets the fastest response, and units cover every area below.

Loudoun County

Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg, Brambleton

Fairfax County

Reston, Tysons, McLean, Herndon

Washington, D.C.

All eight wards

Arlington County Alexandria Prince William County Montgomery County, MD Prince George's County, MD Baltimore, MD

Get started

Tell us about your site

Nobody signs anything on the first call. You'll get a straight answer about what your site needs, even if that's less than you expected.

Request an assessment
Form or phone. We reply within one business day.
Site walk and written proposal
A supervisor looks at your risks, posts and hours, then puts it in writing.
Officers on post
Post orders written, officers briefed, your named contact assigned.

FAQ

Questions people ask on the first call

What areas does GRDX cover?+

Northern Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland. In Virginia that's Loudoun, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and Prince William. In Maryland, Montgomery, Prince George's and Baltimore.

Do you provide armed security for churches?+

Yes. We post armed and unarmed officers for services, conferences and events, and we can train your volunteer safety team.

What's the difference between a security guard and a Special Police Officer?+

Special Police Officers are commissioned and can arrest on the property they protect. Guards observe and report. We'll tell you which one your site needs.

How fast can you start?+

We reply within one business day, and urgent coverage can often be staffed sooner. For an emergency, call (833) 350-4739.

Is GRDX the same company as iGlobal Security Group?+

Yes. GRDX is a brand of iGlobal Security Group, with the same licenses and the same command staff.