Founded in 1955, The Wackenhut Corporation is one of the leading providers of customer-focused security solutions for commercial and industrial clients in the United States. It offers services to local and regional customers through more than 200 branch offices nationwide. The company provides armed and unarmed officers for individuals, executives and corporate clients. It additionally offers security patrolling, disaster response, control room monitoring, employee screening and investigation services. The company provides nuclear security, energy consultation, emergency medical, training, transportation and concierge services. It serves the government, health care, educational, financial, gaming, recreational and retail sectors. The company operates a wholly owned subsidiary, Wackenhut Services, which performs law enforcement, fire prevention, airfield management, and aircraft operation and maintenance solutions. The Wackenhut Corporation is a subsidiary of Group 4 Securicor.