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How many credentialed private security guards are there and which are the largest firms?

According to the cited documentsTotal universe of guards has: no direct sourceTo be confirmedOperational security

Agents with valid credentials

19,977

Jul 31, 2026DIGESSP

19,977 agents held valid credentials as of Jul 31, 2026 (289 listed providers plus 3 investigators and 16 escorts registered in a personal capacity; the "TOTAL 19977" row of DIGESSP's official PDF). The largest employers of credentialed agents: Alfa Uno, S.A. (3,458), Wackenhut de Guatemala (2,789), Seguridad y Vigilancia El Ébano (1,674), VISEGUA (867) and ALCORSA (335).

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  • Alfa Uno / Wackenhut / El Ébano3,458 / 2,789 / 1,674 credentialsJul 31, 2026DIGESSP
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  • DIGESSP

    Reporte de prestadores con credencial vigente al 31-jul-2026

    • Agents with valid credentials
    • Alfa Uno / Wackenhut / El Ébano
    digessp.gob.gtAccessed Aug 22, 2026Go to the source