AT A GLANCE

TSS BY THE NUMBERS

For more than two decades, Total Security Solutions has grown through expertise, innovation, and a commitment to protecting people and property. These numbers reflect the experience and trust behind every TSS solution.

22+
Years in Business
30000+
Ballistic Systems Installed
13
Best & Brightest Awards
2
Strategic Acquisitions
45000+
Sq Ft Headquarters
Excellence Recognized

Recognition & Awards

TSS has earned national recognition for workplace culture, manufacturing quality, and entrepreneurial leadership. These awards reflect the standards we uphold for ourselves and for every system we build.

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Recognized for our commitment to excellence in human resources practices, fostering an inclusive environment, and helping employees advance their careers through education and recognition. 

National
2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Metro Detroit
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Best And Brightest 2

Recognized for providing valuable resources to make Michigan a great place to live and work.

2019, 2020, 2021

ET-of-the-Year

TSS CEO Jim Richards was named a finalist in 2016 and a winner in 2026 for the Michigan and Northwest Ohio regional award.

MMA Excellence Awards
 Manufacturing Excellence Award, 2024 
40 under 40

TSS CEO Jim Richards made this Crain’s Detroit Business list of young professionals with successful businesses in Southeast Michigan in 2015

inc 5000

TSS was named among this list of the nation’s fastest growing private companies in 2014.

Built Through Experience

Our Journey

TSS started in Michigan in 2004 with a mission to stop bullets to save lives. After two decades, we’ve protected more than 30,000 buildings and have expanded to more than 140 team members in Michigan and California.

Founded
2004
Founded
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2010
TSS featured in History channel documentary show, Modern Marvels, addressing bank security and bullet-resistant barriers
Moved
2012
Moved to 24,000 square foot facility, recognized among Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch
Grew
2017
Grew to 50 team members
45000sqft
2019
Moved to new 45,000 square foot headquarters
BulletGuard
2021
Acquired Bullet Guard Corporation and Bulldog Innovative Manufacturing
System
2022
Manufactured our 25,000th system
Grew2
2023
Grew to 100 team members
ballistic
2024
Delivered our 30,000th ballistic system
SchoolDefender
2025
Introduced SchoolDefender® Glass
Thermal
2026
Introduced new Thermally Broken Frames