Built Different. Led With Purpose​

At Arguz Security, we don’t just secure assets, we protect your purpose.

We are a mission-driven force of professionals, bound by integrity, discipline, and a commitment to protecting lives, assets, and communities.

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Founded by and led by leaders who don't just checks on a post, but ones who actually works the post. The one's that led from the front, and built this company from the ground up, not for just profit, but for purpose, Arguz challenges everything the public thinks it knows about private security.

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We don’t just show up. We stand up, for our clients, our communities, and each other.

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Who We Are

Our leadership is battle-tested, community-rooted, and unapologetically committed to doing things the right way, even when it’s not the easy way.

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What Is an ASO: Arguz Security Officer

At Arguz Security, ASO stands for Arguz Security Officer, but it represents far more than a title.

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Whether your rank is ASO, ASO1, ASO2, ASO3, ASO4, Corporal, Sergeant, First Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Director, or CEO, we are all ASOs.

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Every role, from the front line to the command staff, carries the same responsibility: to uphold professionalism, integrity, and accountability under the Arguz name.

That shared identity is what makes us different, it’s what makes us Arguz.

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Our Team Includes:

• Veteran professionals with backgrounds in law enforcement, first responders, and military.

• State certified private security officers

• Certified Classroom & Firearm Instructors

• Proactive Site Supervisors

• Executive protection officers and strategic thinkers

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We don’t hand out uniforms, we build professionals.
Every Arguz team member is trained beyond the basics, prepared for real-world risks and real responsibility.

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The Arguz Culture

At Arguz Security, culture isn’t a slogan, it’s a system.

One built on:

• Accountability – We own every post, every shift, every mission.

• Growth – We invest in mentorship, leadership training, and career development.

• Standards – Our uniforms are sharp. Our reports are detailed. Our presence is professional.

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We’re not just building a company, We’re building a legacy.

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Our Motto: “Treat People Right.”

“The Arguz Standard — Do it Right. Treat ’em Right.”

This isn’t a tagline, it’s a principle.
It governs how we lead, how we serve, and how we protect.

We treat our clients, officers, and communities with dignity and respect: regardless of contract size, location, or challenge.

Every decision is filtered through one question: Are we doing it right and right by people?

Because security isn’t personal, It’s our business.
And Arguz Security is here to protect what matters. 

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Leadership Background: Derrick “Mac” McBryar

Founder & CEO, Arguz Security

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Derrick “Mac” McBryar brings nearly two decades of public safety and security leadership to Arguz Security. His background includes service with the South Carolina Department of Corrections and the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, where he held supervisory roles, served in specialized units, and completed advanced leadership and instructor training.

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Transitioning into private security in 2017, Mac became a state-certified Security and Firearms Instructor, Glock Armorer, and South Carolina Concealed Weapons Instructor. He has held executive leadership roles including Director of Security, Risk Manager, and Security Licensee in multiple states.

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Today, Mac leads Arguz Security’s continued expansion with a focus on disciplined operations, in-house training, and professional standards. Under his leadership, Arguz Security was recognized as Best of Spartanburg in both 2024 and 2025.

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Leadership Background: Mrs. Faith Ripley

Administrative Director 

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​Faith Ripley serves as the Administrative Director at Arguz Security, bringing a distinguished background in healthcare administration across hospitals, surgery centers, and private practices.

 

With extensive expertise in operational management, process optimization, and team support, Faith ensures seamless day-to-day operations and strengthens organizational efficiency.

 

Her leadership, professionalism, and commitment to excellence make her a vital contributor to Arguz Security’s continued success.​

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Leadership Background: Captain Terry Cody 

Director of Physical Security Operations

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Captain T. Cody brings more than 25 years of military and public safety leadership to Arguz Security. A U.S. Army veteran, he began his corrections career in 1999 with the South Carolina Department of Corrections, later transferring to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.

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Throughout the majority of his career, Captain Cody served as a Shift Commander, overseeing personnel, operations, and critical incidents in high-responsibility environments. His leadership experience spans detention operations, personnel supervision, and command-level decision-making.

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Captain Cody retired from the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office in January 2025 at the rank of Lieutenant. He now serves as Captain and Director of Physical Security Operations at Arguz Security, where he oversees field operations, operational standards, and officer development, ensuring disciplined execution and consistent professionalism across all assignments.

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