ABOUT US
THE HISTORY OF - AMERICAN PARATUS SECURITY AGENCY
Security, Investigations, and Training for residential properties, power generating facilities, government organizations, small to large businesses, and educational institutions.
Backed by more than 100 years of law enforcement, military, and security experience, American Paratus Security Agency, has the expertise to meet your security & investigative needs.
Our superior security services will add safety to your corporate facility, business, construction site, event, home, or community. Relying on comprehensive knowledge of state laws, security, and the local areas, all of our officers & investigators possess split-second problem-solving skills to prevent, deter, and detect criminal activity.
As a Family Operated private security agency, every customer receives personalized security service and direct contact with management. Formed in 2014 by Steven Royce and Natalie Royce with the help of Leo Gukeisen, Marvin Royce, and Jose Vasquez American Paratus Security Agency has established a reputation for delivering exceptional security services. We have accomplished this by becoming more than just a vendor to our client; we believe we have become partners.
Our Agency Mission:
American Paratus Security Agency is committed to providing a professional, personalized, and responsive security service through a proactive relationship with our clients. This is achieved by having a superior customer service relationship, strong integrity, and dependability what the client deserves.
STEVEN L. ROYCE
CHIEF OF SECURITY
Chief Royce started his Public Safety ambitions in 1995 as a Junior Fire Fighter with the Ingelheim am Rhein Fire Department in Germany. After coming to the United States, he joined the Harker Heights Police Department Law Enforcement Explorers. During that time, he also served as a member of both the Killeen and Harker Heights Citizens on Patrol groups. He began his Security career in 2000 with a Killeen, Texas-based company where he would be assigned to numerous government sites such as local school district sites and the Texas Work Force Commission at the Texas Capitol. In the years since he would work his way up the ranks as new companies would acquire the contracts, he was assigned to. In 2008 he accepted a position as Chief of Security with a Texas-based start-up company and assisted in the creation and management of this new International Security Company that provided security services in Texas, USA, and Dubai, UAE.
In 2014, Chief Royce along with the assistance of friends and family members would create American Paratus Security Agency as a Texas Security And Investigative Agency. In 2015 the agency would apply for and be granted a Training School license.
In 2018 Chief Royce founded the National Security Officers Memorial Foundation, which is designed as a resting place for fallen security officers' names.
And in October 2019, Chief Royce was appointed as Board Member / Information Officer for the Charitable Organization for Texas Security Officers.
Currently, Chief Royce is a member of the Associated Security Services and Investigators of the State of Texas (ASSIST) and ASIS International.
In 2023 along with family members they have decided to create Emerald Coast Security Agency that focuses on Residential Association, Hospitality, and Special Event clients along Northwest Florida’s panhandle.
LEO J. GUKEISEN
DEPUTY CHIEF OF SECURITY - OPERATION DIVISION
Deputy Chief Leo Gukeisen is a founding member American Paratus Security Agency after serving with Nationwide Security & Investigations in April 2014. Deputy Chief Gukeisen is a retired United States Army Veteran and Retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer. During his time in service, he was assigned to several high-profile duties that included Federal Fugitive Apprehension, Nuclear Protection, Dignitary Protection, and more. After his retirement, he continued his service working as a security officer for the United States Department of State assigned to an overseas embassy.
Deputy Chief Leo Gukeisen oversees all National Service Operations in Florida and Texas.
MARVIN L. ROYCE
DEPUTY CHIEF OF SECURITY - RISK MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
Deputy Chief Marvin Royce is a founding member American Paratus Security Agency as an adviser. He is a retired United States Army Veteran and a former Firearms instructor for Brinks International.
Deputy Chief Marvin Royce oversees the development of American Paratus Security Agency. His duties include seeking new initiatives that will help the agency provide even better services to clients.
NATALIE U. ROYCE
DEPUTY CHIEF OF SECURITY - HUMAN RESOURCES
Deputy Chief Natalie Royce is a founding member of American Paratus Security Agency. She began her security career in 2008 when along with another business partner she would create a Texas-based start-up International Security Company that provided security services in Texas USA and Dubai, UAE. In 2010 she would accept a position as a service manager with a Harker Heights-based service provider while remaining with American Paratus Security Agency on a part-time status. In 2022 she would leave her service manager position and return to American Paratus Security Agency full-time and assist with the expansion from Texas to Florida. Deputy Chief Royce is currently licensed in Texas as a Commissioned Security Officer and is in charge Accounts Division.
In 2023 along with family members they have decided to create Emerald Coast Security Agency that focuses on Residential Association, Hospitality, and Special Event clients along Northwest Florida’s panhandle.
JOSE M. VASQUEZ
DEPUTY CHIEF OF SECURITY - TRAINING DIVISION
Deputy Chief Jose Vasquez began his Security career in 2003 in Austin Texas as a Security Officer. In 2006, he chose to reduce his security employment to part-time status and accepted a full-time position with SAMSUNG Austin Semiconductor, and join the internal HAZMAT Response Team. He continued to work his way up the ranks at his current security company. In 2008 he accepted a position as Assistant Chief with a Texas-based start-up company and assisted in the operations of this new International Security Company that provided security services in Texas, USA, and Dubai, UAE. The year of 2012, he accepted employment with a local Austin Texas-based security company. In 2014, Deputy Chief Jose Vasquez became a founding member of the American Paratus Security Agency and lead the Field Operations Sector. Upon his promotion to Assistant Chief of Security, he was placed in command of the Training Academy.
He currently holds the following instructor certifications:
- Texas Basic Police Instructor,
- National Rifle Association Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor,
- Safariland Pepper Spray Instructor,
- Armament Systems and Procedures Baton, Handcuffing and Tactical Flashlight Instructor,
- Axon EW Master Taser Instructor,
- Taser Civilian Instructor,
- Texas Licensed to Carry Instructor,
- Texas Level 3 Classroom and Firearms Instructor,
- Texas Level 4 Personal Protection Instructor,
- Florida Security Officer Instructor,
- Florida Class K Instructor,
In addition to the instructor certifications, he holds the following state licenses: In Texas, as a Commissioned Security Officer, Personal Protection Officer, and Private Investigator, and in Florida he holds a Class D Security Officer license and a Class G Firearms License. Deputy Chief J. Vasquez is currently in Command of the Training Division.
In 2023 along with family members they have decided to create Emerald Coast Security Agency that focuses on Residential Association, Hospitality, and Special Event clients along Northwest Florida’s panhandle.
TAMARA M. KEZELE-VASQUEZ
DEPUTY CHIEF OF SECURITY - ADMINISTRATION
Prior to starting her Private Security Career in 2014, Deputy Chief Tamara M. Kezele-Vasquez was the Director of a Child Care facility in Killeen, Texas. After graduating High School, she continued her education at Central Texas Collage and majored in child development. During her studies, she began working at a local childcare facility where she would work her way up to ultimately becoming the Director. In 2015 she began her security career as an Auxiliary Officer with American Paratus Security Agency. Upon the acquisition of the childcare facility Deputy Chief Kezele-Vasquez chose to pursue her Private Security career. She has worked her way through the ranks prior to being promoted to Deputy Chief of Security in 2021. She is currently licensed in Texas as a Commissioned Security Officer, Personal Protection Officer, and Private Investigator. She recently also passed the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program Qualified Person (State Manager) Exam. Deputy Chief Kezele-Vasquez is in Command of the Administrative Division.
In 2023 along with family members they have decided to create Emerald Coast Security Agency that focuses on Residential Association, Hospitality and Special Event clients along Northwest Florida’s panhandle.
RANDY A. FINKBEINER
ASSISTANT CHIEF OF SECURITY - UNIFORMED OPERATIONS
Assistant Chief Randy Finkbeiner is a founding member American Paratus Security Agency after serving with Nationwide Security & Investigations.
Assistant Chief Randy Finkbeiner oversees Uniformed Operations in Florida and Texas.