American Security and Protective Services, formerly known as Rybar & Associates Protective Services, is one of the largest locally and privately owned companies in the state of Nevada that provides security services for individuals and businesses. Founded in 1994, it provides uniformed and nonuniformed security guards, gate attendants and goodwill ambassadors. The company offers gate attendant services for customers who do not want a traditional security presence on their properties. Its gate attendant services provide a nonsecurity and soft look approach for greeting customers, guests, vendors and residents. American Security and Protective Services offers general purpose and specialized investigation and consulting services. In addition to the normal executive, operations and administrative staff, American Security and Protective Services employs more than 175 employees who provide specialty and support services at over 35 work client sites.