The Obsidian Difference

Security Built for Accountability, Not Appearances

Incidents are rarely judged only on what happened in the moment. They are judged on decision-making, supervision, and documentation afterward. Obsidian Security is built around that reality.

We do not compete on headcount or price. We operate at a higher standard, intentionally.

Experience That Shapes Outcomes

The leadership behind Obsidian Security brings decades of experience across municipal law enforcement, military operations, and luxury hospitality. That experience directly shapes how officers are trained, supervised, and held accountable.

This is not theoretical expertise. It is operational.

Leadership & Oversight

Ben - Managing Manger

Mike - Founder - Managing Manager

Qualifying Party. 26 years, Phoenix Police Department. Lead Detective and Instructor.

Ben's career in law enforcement established the foundation for Obsidian's reporting standards, escalation protocols, and legal boundaries. His experience ensures officers operate lawfully, safely, and within clearly defined authority, reducing risk for both clients and personnel.

Mike - Founder - Managing Manager

U.S. Army Psychological Operations. U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service, General Instructor.

Mike's background shapes Obsidian's approach to communication, de-escalation, and behavioral assessment. Training is built around decision-making under pressure, not rote compliance, and is developed and delivered by in-house certified instructors.

Dustin - Managing Manager

Mike - Founder - Managing Manager

Dustin - Managing Manager

10 Years luxury Hospitality Security
Former Director of Safety and Security

10 years in luxury hospitality security. Former Director of Safety and Security.

Dustin's experience in high-expectation hospitality environments ensures Obsidian officers maintain a professional, service-calibrated presence. His oversight reinforces consistency, discretion, and brand-appropriate interaction across guest-facing properties.

The Obsidian Training Standard

Every officer completes Tier 1 in-house training within 90 days of hire, with ongoing reinforcement thereafter. Training is structured, documented, and built around real scenarios.

De-escalation and professional communication
Legal responsibilities of private security
Patrol methodology and observation standards
Incident response and escalation procedures

Report writing and documentation
Fire safety and basic medical response
ADA and EEO compliance
Hospitality-calibrated conduct and professionalism

Training is not treated as a checkbox. It is a continuous operational control.

Our standards are consistent. How we apply them varies by environment, risk profile, and the level of public interaction.

Why Our Services Cost More

Risk is expensive. Competence is not.

Our pricing reflects the systems required to deliver consistent, defensible security operations:

Experienced supervisory oversight
In-house certified instructors
Higher hiring and screening standards

Better-trained, better-retained officers
Disciplined documentation and report review
Reduced liability exposure for clients

The cost of a security failure is rarely measured in hourly rates.

A Security Partner, Not Just a Vendor

Obsidian Security approaches every site with the same expectation we hold for our own operations: clarity, professionalism, and accountability.

If your organization treats security as part of its risk management strategy, not simply coverage, we should talk.

Request a Consultation.

A structured conversation about your site, your risk profile, and whether Obsidian is the right fit.

Risk Is Expensive. Competence Is Not.™ is a trademark of Obsidian Security LLC. Registration pending.

AZ DPS #: 1824064

The Obsidian Difference

Security Built for Accountability, Not Appearances

Experience That Shapes Outcomes

Leadership & Oversight

Ben - Managing Manger

Mike - Founder - Managing Manager

Mike - Founder - Managing Manager

Mike - Founder - Managing Manager

Mike - Founder - Managing Manager

Mike - Founder - Managing Manager

Dustin - Managing Manager

Mike - Founder - Managing Manager

Dustin - Managing Manager

The Obsidian Training Standard

Our standards are consistent. How we apply them varies by environment, risk profile, and the level of public interaction.

Why Our Services Cost More

Risk is expensive. Competence is not.

The cost of a security failure is rarely measured in hourly rates.

A Security Partner, Not Just a Vendor

Request a Consultation.

A structured conversation about your site, your risk profile, and whether Obsidian is the right fit.

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