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The owners are not just setting behind a desk.

Stan Sparks
Chief Executive Officer/Chief
CEO, part-owner, and Chief of Sparks Protection Services, LLC—a company that was founded in 2013 that reflects a dedication to excellence in security, safety management, and investigations. With over 35 years of experience, he has carved out a reputation for his comprehensive capabilities in areas ranging from tactical operations and executive protection management to loss prevention and intelligence analysis.
Stan is a licensed Ohio private investigator with specialized expertise in threat assessment, situational awareness, and homeland security, exemplifying his role as an Ohio Intelligence Liaison Officer. His credentials are further bolstered by prestigious certifications, including Wicklander & Zulawski Interview and Interrogation Certification and a Master Certification in Loss Prevention.
Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, Stan honed his skills as a deputy sheriff in Texas, where he dealt with patrol duties, traffic enforcement, narcotics, and investigations. His academic background from Liberty University—earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Human Resource Executive Management/Counseling with honors—demonstrates his commitment to both the practical and humanistic aspects of security management.
Complementing his extensive professional career, Stan is also a licensed and ordained chaplain and a proud US Marine Corps veteran with experience as a Scout Sniper in the STA-Platoon. His diverse background uniquely positions him to lead with a blend of strategic insight, operational acumen, and compassionate guidance, making him a formidable figure in the realm of security and safety management.


Stan Sparks CEO
Steve Sparks
Chief Operating Officer/Owner/Assistant Chief
Sparks Protection Services, LLC (Owner, COO) 2013-Present
   35 Years Experience in Security/Safety Management
   and Investigations
Licensed Ohio Private Investigator
    Background Screenings--Missing Persons--Criminal--Civil--
    Corporate--Domestic
Executive Security Management

Tactical Operations/Executive Protection Management
Goodland Academy--2001-2013--Houseparent/Principal/Program 
    Coordinator/Counseling and Motivation/Conflict Resolution
    Specialist/Team  Development/Love and Logic Training/
    Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
   Bachelor of Science--Graduated with Honors
Texas Law Enforcement Peace Officer
    81st Judicial Drug Task Force
School Resource Officer/Gang Intervention

US Marine Corps Veteran/Scout Sniper STA-Platoon
Steve Sparks, COO
William Murphy
Executive Sales Manager and Field Operations Manager  Rank: Major

William, also known as Bill, holds a position on the Sparks Protection Services (SPS) Executive Committee Board. Currently serving as the Executive Accounts and Patrol Manager, he brings nearly 25 years of experience in different roles, including Patrolman, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Major. He possesses extensive expertise across every facet of the security and private protection sector. With a wealth of experience in interacting with clients, his primary focus is safeguarding their assets. He boasts a solid history of meeting and surpassing sales goals of millions of dollars, pinpointing the needs of customers, and fostering enduring relationships with them. Additionally, he manages the operations of all patrol officers and enjoys being out in the field with them. He has a background in transporting prisoners and capturing fugitives. He is also a certified Chaplain for our first responder team. With 12 years of service as a firefighter in Laurelville, Ohio, 5 years as a First Responder, and experience with the Homeland Security detachment during Hurricane Katrina, 5 years in tactical operations management, and certifications in Gang and Riot Control, Domestic Violence, and Verbal De-Escalation, as well as Trauma and Major Wound Care, he is a well-rounded professional.
Wiilliam Murphy

L o c a t i o n

Providing Security, Vehicle Patrols, Private Investigation and Private Protection Services to Ohio and Surrounding States

First Responders  FEMA Region V: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin

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What Our Clients Are Saying
"Security is doing a great job at our apartment complex, all the staff and residents appreciate having you as our security team for the protection that you are providing. Thank you."

Angelica Urena, Leasing Consultant, The Life at Edgewater Landing


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