Shane Camardo
Founder/Owner
About Semper Secure
We Don't Just Guard Doors. We Open Them.
Veteran-owned. USMC-founded. Hospitality-trained. Semper Secure was built to bridge the gap between high-end executive protection and standard site security, across New Jersey and Philadelphia.
NJ License #1933
SDVOSB Certified
Veteran Owned
USMC
Founded
250+
Officers
100%
Retention
24/7
Response
Our Philosophy
Our Mission
To elevate security from "basic guarding" to a disciplined, proactive, hospitality-first experience that protects people and improves environments.
Excellence in every interaction
01
Discipline First
Seamless management of entry points to ensure only authorized personnel enter, with the discipline of military operations.
02
Hospitality Mindset
Officers trained in five-star service standards: they welcome, assist, and represent your brand at every interaction.
03
Operational Excellence
Continuous training, low manager-to-officer ratios, and constant oversight ensure consistency across every site.
04
Access Control
Strict entry-point management combined with hospitality-grade visitor experience: the front line of every facility.
Our Foundation
Built by Professionals. Proven by Results.
Semper Secure was founded on a simple frustration: the security industry was settling for "observation" when clients needed "action." We saw a gap between high-end executive protection and standard site security.
Why couldn't everyday businesses have officers who looked sharp, acted professionally, and knew how to handle a crisis? By combining military precision with hospitality training, we created a new category of officer. One who opens doors with a smile but can secure a perimeter in seconds.
Our Team
Meet the Leaders Behind Semper Secure
A leadership team built from the field up: every member started in operational security before advancing to management. 100% internal promotions.
Mark Averell
Director of Operations
Brian Williams
Senior Field Operations Manager
Bill Sweeney
Director of School Security
Gary Sarno
Account Services Manager
John Lewis
Account Services Manager
Divine Young
Field Operations Manager
Marlene Johnson
Jersey Shore Regional Field Operations Manager
Paulette Savage
HR Bus Manager
Lauren Van Liew
Account Services Manager
Now Hiring
Want to Join the Team?
We hire veterans and retired law enforcement first, promote from within, and answer when you call. Officers, not guards.
Social Proof
Trusted by Leading Organizations Across New Jersey
Semper Secure provides access control security for some of the most recognizable organizations in New Jersey and Philadelphia: casinos, school districts, property management companies, corporate campuses, and healthcare facilities that demand professional, reliable service.
250+
Trained Security Officers
100%
Client Retention Rate
24/7
Decision-Maker Response
The Semper Secure Standard
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Semper Secure
Eight reasons we're the choice of 250+ NJ and Philadelphia organizations, and why we maintain a 100% client retention rate.
Officers, Not Guards
24/7 Decision-Maker Access
Low Manager-to-Officer Ratio
100% Client Retention
Internal Promotions Only
Daily Pay for Officers
Rapid Deployment
Veteran-Owned, SDVOSB Certified
Headquarters
Cherry Hill, NJ
Strategic Operations Center · 24–48 hr deploy
HQ · Haddonfield, NJ
All of NJ & Greater Philadelphia
Officers on site in 24–48 hours across the region
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Local Experts
Serving New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia
Our team brings deep knowledge of local environments. Whether you operate in a busy urban center, suburban office park, or specialized facility, our officers know the territory.
- Philadelphia, PA
- Center City, Philadelphia, PA
- University City, Philadelphia, PA
- Northeast Philadelphia, PA
- South Philadelphia, PA
- Haddonfield, NJ
- Camden County, NJ
- Atlantic City, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Jersey City, NJ
- New Brunswick, NJ
- Burlington County, NJ
- Mercer County, NJ
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A few of the places we work. We cover all of New Jersey and every community in the Greater Philadelphia area, with assignments reaching into Connecticut.
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Trusted by the Biggest Names in New Jersey & Pennsylvania
250+ organizations protected 100% client retention 24/7 response
Let's Talk
Let's Secure Your World.
Tell us about your facility, event, or operation. A Semper Secure decision-maker will respond within 24 hours.
Real Decision-Makers
No call centers. No voicemail roulette.
Request Consultation
Free assessment. No obligation. 24-hour response.