Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Professional Security & Private Investigation Services in York, PA
Since 1972, Schaad Detective Agency has been a trusted provider of comprehensive security and private investigation services across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Founded by Russell C. Schaad and Russell L. Wantz, Jr., our agency has grown from a small investigative firm to the largest locally owned security guard agency in central Pennsylvania. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in rigorous personnel selection, continuous training, and 24-hour dispatch capabilities, ensuring tailored security solutions for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations. We maintain a stable workforce through a culture of fairness and professionalism, with many employees serving for decades.Our local expertise allows direct access to leadership, including the company president, for urgent matters. With offices in York and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, we serve Adams, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties. Our services include armed and unarmed security officers, private investigations, employee termination support, process service, and repossession. We utilize advanced technology and proven methodologies to address threats ranging from workplace violence to industrial espionage. As a family-owned business, we remain dedicated to the values established by our founders: competence, professionalism, and integrity.
Services
Armed Security Officers
Private Investigations
Employee Termination Services
Process Service
Repossession Services
Polygraph Testing
Undercover Investigations
Executive Protection
Surveillance Operations
Background Checks
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of local security expertise in central Pennsylvania
- Our 24-hour dispatch ensures immediate response to security emergencies
- Direct access to company leadership for critical decision-making
- Security officers can be CPR/FA/AED/Narcan certified upon request
- Comprehensive services from armed protection to industrial espionage investigations
Services
Armed Security Officers
We provide professionally trained armed security officers with options for CPR/FA/AED/Narcan certification. Our personnel selection process ensures high-quality protection for commercial properties, events, and sensitive operations. Officers utilize advanced communication systems and receive ongoing training to maintain readiness for evolving security challenges.
Private Investigations
Our investigators handle complex cases including industrial espionage, employee misconduct, and product liability claims. We employ surveillance technology, forensic analysis, and undercover operations to gather evidence for legal proceedings. Services include witness interviews, missing persons searches, and executive protection programs tailored to business needs.
Employee Termination Services
We assist businesses in managing high-risk employee terminations to prevent workplace violence. Our trained security personnel provide on-site support during termination processes and offer post-termination protection when needed. This service helps maintain workplace safety while minimizing legal and physical risks for employers.
Process Service
We deliver legal documents in specified Pennsylvania counties with certified accuracy. Our process servers ensure proper documentation of service attempts and maintain strict chain-of-custody protocols. This service supports law firms and businesses requiring reliable legal document delivery for litigation purposes.
Repossession Services
We recover vehicles and equipment throughout Pennsylvania using trained personnel familiar with state-specific regulations. Our team handles repossession cases with professionalism and legal compliance, minimizing confrontation while securing client assets. Services include skip tracing and collateral location verification.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide security and investigation services throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia, with primary coverage in central Pennsylvania counties.
Are your security officers trained in emergency response?
Yes, our officers can be certified in CPR/FA/AED/Narcan upon request and receive ongoing training for emergency situations.
Can you handle corporate investigations?
Yes, we conduct investigations for internal theft, industrial espionage, product liability claims, and executive protection needs.
Do you offer 24/7 security services?
Yes, we maintain 24-hour dispatch capabilities and can deploy security personnel at any time.
How do you ensure service quality?
We combine rigorous personnel selection, continuous training, and direct leadership access to maintain consistent service quality.
