About ASC
American Security & Control has proudly provided services across all site types and industries in northern Virginia since 1987. We recently received our license for Washington, D.C. and were certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) by the Small Business Administration.
Please read below for just a few of the reasons to consider us for your security or fire watch needs.
Simple
Streamlined procedures allow us to respond quickly, enhance and improve our services real-time, and provide competitive pricing.
Trusted
Our network of professional, reliable guards and experienced leadership team provide our (often repeat-) clients with peace of mind.
Ready
Security needs can be unforeseen. We routinely provide same-day services when needed and are available for up to 24/7 coverage.
Brett Gillies
Owner and President
Brett served over 11 years in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter pilot, honorably discharged at the rank of Lieutenant Commander (LCDR). Through his service and post-military years in product and project management, he earned extensive experience and skills translating directly to ASC’s security services: operations, risk management, planning, team leadership, quality assurance, and customer success. He is proud and honored to take the lead of ASC and its strong reputation into its next chapter!
Mansoor Hakami
Director of Operations
Mansoor Hakami has served as our Director of Operations for over seven years. He started his distinguished security career as a Guard Supervisor, Scout, and Interpreter supporting the U.S. Army. He became a Security Trainer Specialist in Kabul, Afghanistan and eventually relocated to the United States, excelling in multiple security roles leading to his current role with ASC. He is a first-degree black belt in Taekwondo and was a member of the Afghanistan National Team!
Who We Are
We are a trusted, veteran-owned business always looking to enhance and expand its services.
Security relies on trusted, dependable performance alongside strong client and community relationships. We take pride in consistently providing these to our clients for over 35 years. The combination of prior military operations leadership experience and a vast network of dependable security officers positions us to be ready and motivated to provide quality security services throughout our communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Years in the Business
We have persisted recessions and pandemics due to our reliability and client relationships.
Average years / client
Our clients trust us with both their permanent and short-term sites as their go-to security provider.
Years Combined Experience
Our leadership team leverages their military and security backgrounds to establish & maintain high standards.
Our Story
Originally incorporated as RCS Corporation in 1987, our legal name was changed in 1995 to Security Corp. of Virginia with our trade name of American Security & Control (ASC) ever since. ASC was purchased by Michael Gillies, a retired Naval Flight Officer, in 2008 where he passionately managed and expanded the business, mentoring his son Brett, also a Navy veteran, in small business ownership starting in 2021.
Upon Michael’s passing in 2023, ownership transitioned to Brett where he intends to continue his father’s legacy as a respected and passionate leader of a trusted, consistent business serving its local community. We are building upon strong protocols already in place while increasing our presence in the region. This began with acquiring our Security Agency license for D.C. as well as SBA and local certifications, and is just the beginning!
Contact Us
Questions about our services, pricing, availability? Interested in working for us? Please reach out via either method below or fill out the form to the right. We look forward to hearing from you!
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