Allied Universal, headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and Irvine, California, was formed in 2016 through the merger of AlliedBarton and Universal Services of America. The company's core mission is to ensure the safety and security of people, businesses, and communities. Allied Universal offers a range of services including security personnel, risk advisory and consulting, event security, and staffing solutions. Their market focus spans various sectors such as commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and government institutions.

Notable affiliated individuals include Steve Jones, the CEO, who has been instrumental in the company's growth. Allied Universal has attracted significant investment from private equity firms such as Warburg Pincus and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). Key achievements include becoming the world's largest provider of security guards and being the third-largest U.S.-based employer globally with 800,000 employees. The company has made a substantial impact by enhancing security measures worldwide and contributing to safer communities.