Member Qualifications

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With nearly 10,000 security companies in the United States to choose from, it’s not easy to determine which one has the expertise and capabilities that you’re looking for in a security firm.

But SNA member companies are guaranteed to demonstrate a level of professionalism, financial stability and a commitment to their community that other, smaller security companies cannot match.

Our companies must meet a strict set of requirements to become shareholders in SNA:

  • Independently owned and operated
  • No geographic territory conflict with existing charter members
  • Operate in-house UL-Listed Central Station facility for fire and burglary
  • Minimum of 2,500 monitored accounts
  • Demonstrate financial stability
  • Agree to actively participate in all required benchmarking and data sharing programs
  • Agree to openly share knowledge and information for the benefit of all shareholders
  • Agree to participate in all conferences where attendance is required
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the highest ethical standards in all dealings