A Philadelphia-Based Security Firm Built on 15 Years of Proven Performance
Encore Protection is a licensed, bonded, and insured contract security firm headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, providing professional unarmed security services across eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Professional Security Rooted in Philadelphia
Encore Protection is a licensed, bonded, and insured contract security firm headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We provide professional unarmed security services across eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, serving commercial properties, construction sites, event venues, recreational spaces, film and television productions, utilities, and transportation hubs.
Founded with a commitment to operational excellence and client accountability, Encore has provided professional security services for major events, venues, television productions, and high-profile public gatherings for more than fifteen years. Our experience spans private-sector clients, municipal agencies, and some of the largest live events and entertainment productions in the country.
We believe security should be professional, reliable, and built around the specific needs of each client, not a generic package pulled off a shelf. When you work with Encore, we take the time to understand your property, your people, and your concerns before recommending a coverage plan.
Experience That Sets Us Apart
Encore has supported security operations for some of the most high-profile events, organizations, and productions in the country.
Major Events & Municipal Clients
Encore has supported security operations for Live Nation, the National Football League, and the City of Philadelphia, as well as the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. We played a critical role in the security operation surrounding the 2015 Papal Visit to Philadelphia, operating within the innermost security perimeter during the Pope's Mass at Eakins Oval.
Additional large-scale assignments include the 2016 Democratic National Convention and the 2017 NFL Draft, both hosted in Philadelphia.
Entertainment & Production Security
Within the film and television industry, Encore has provided production security services for HBO, Apple TV+, and Warner Bros. Discovery. These assignments have earned Encore a reputation for professionalism, discretion, reliability, and confidentiality in fast-paced production environments.
Our experience across both large-scale public events and private production sets has shaped an operational approach that scales to any environment, from crowd management for tens of thousands to discreet, low-profile on-set coverage.
60+ Experienced Security Professionals
Encore employs 60+ experienced security professionals, including current and retired law enforcement personnel, military veterans, and experienced event security professionals. All officers are direct employees, not contractors, which means consistent standards, direct accountability, and no staffing gaps.
All officers complete background screening, drug testing, and all applicable state licensing requirements before their first assignment. Personnel assigned to specialized environments (production sets, infrastructure facilities, large-scale events) receive additional training tailored to the operational demands of that assignment.
Modern Operations, Accountable at Every Level
Encore leverages modern workforce management technology and a clear supervisory structure to ensure accountability, transparency, and reliability on every assignment.
Modern workforce management technology provides GPS-verified time tracking for all field personnel, ensuring officers are where they're supposed to be, when they're supposed to be there.
All incidents, daily activity reports, and client communications are documented electronically and available to clients on demand, with no waiting and no paperwork delays.
Dedicated field supervisors, shift leads, and a centralized operations team ensure accountability at every level, so nothing falls through the cracks on your assignment.
Our operations team maintains real-time communication with field personnel throughout every shift, enabling rapid response to changing conditions.
Daily activity reports and incident documentation are maintained electronically and available to clients on demand, keeping you informed without requiring you to chase down information.
Modern scheduling tools eliminate coverage gaps, manage shift changes, and ensure the right officer is on the right assignment, every time.
Encore Operates by C.O.R.E.
Four principles that guide how we work with every client, every property, every day.
Communication
Clear, consistent communication with our clients, before, during, and after every shift. You'll always know what's happening on your property.
Operational Excellence
Professionalism in every detail, from officer selection and training to site preparation and daily operations. Founded on this principle from day one.
Responsiveness
When you have a concern, we respond. When your needs change, we adapt. Security doesn't wait for business hours and neither do we.
Experience
Fifteen years of real-world experience, from the innermost perimeter of a Papal Mass to HBO production sets to commercial properties across PA and NJ.
People, Community, and Responsibility
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Encore Protection is committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We actively recruit qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and believe a team that reflects the communities we serve enhances communication, professionalism, and service delivery.
We operate with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and discrimination, and we hold every member of our organization to the highest standards of professional conduct.
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Encore is committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner. We utilize paperless scheduling, digital reporting, and electronic invoicing to minimize our environmental footprint, reducing paper waste across our entire operation.
Route optimization for our mobile patrol and field operations further reduces fuel consumption while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery.