President
Steve O’Neal is the driving force behind Green Knight Security’s unwavering commitment to integrity, service, and client-first security solutions. With decades of hands-on experience in law enforcement, military service, security management, crime and loss prevention, and investigations, Steve has built his career on anticipating, recognizing, and mitigating crime risks across nearly every type of property and operation.
Early in his career, Steve served honorably in law enforcement and the military, gaining a deep understanding of crime prevention, covert operations, executive protection, and surveillance. His extensive qualifications — from POST and FLETC certifications to advanced interview and interrogation training — have shaped him into a true expert in the security field. Today, he holds multiple industry licenses and certifications, including BSIS Guard & Firearm Licenses, Certified Homeland Security (CHS-III), and a Certified Forensic Interviewer credential.
When Steve transitioned out of law enforcement in the early 2000s, he saw a clear opportunity: to build a security company that prioritizes customer service above all else. After managing more than 100 security and loss prevention professionals — and witnessing firsthand the shortcomings of typical contract security firms — Steve founded Green Knight Security with a mission to deliver trustworthy, responsive, and ethical protection.
Steve’s leadership style is rooted in persuasive coaching and positive, cross-organizational collaboration. He is known for extracting the maximum value from his team and stakeholders, creating a culture of accountability, loyalty, and high performance. At Green Knight Security, he’s instilled a simple but powerful principle: customer service over volume. Rather than chasing endless contracts, Steve and his team focus on providing unmatched service to existing clients — believing that when you do right by people, referrals and long-term partnerships naturally follow.
Under Steve’s direction, Green Knight Security’s management team stays personally accessible to every client, ensuring rapid response and decisive action for any concern. This commitment is reinforced by rigorous training and supervision programs that have reduced turnover, boosted performance, and created loyal partnerships year after year.
If you’re looking for a security partner who truly cares about your safety and peace of mind, Steve invites you to reach out directly. He believes in old-fashioned accountability, direct access, and honest communication — the cornerstones of real security done right.
Steve is an expert in the fields of security management, crime and loss prevention, investigations, and premises liability. He specializes in the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of crime risk on most property types. He consults with business owners and managers on how to develop a security plan to reduce the crime risk.
He is a persuasive coach and leader, extracting maximum value from my team and all stakeholders, and building cross-organizational cohesion through positive directional leadership. Ethical with unwavering integrity.
“In early 2000, I found myself finishing my career in Law Enforcement and looking for a new challenge. I pondered my military, law enforcement, security and life experience along with my passions, it was clear that security and loss prevention were my future.” states O’Neal.
“I believe in customer service over volume. I continue to work on bringing the highest level of service to existing clients. Believing that referrals are the easiest and most cost-efficient method of gaining new clients, I strive to provide a level of client service that cannot be matched in today’s private security industry.”
A dedicated, creative and flexible professional with comprehensive experience in the law enforcement, security and loss prevention industry including management, training, program design and operations. Proven administrative, managerial and communications skills. Background includes physical security, covert operations, law enforcement, investigations, executive protection, policy development and surveillance.
Steve is an expert in the fields of security management, crime and loss prevention, investigations, and premises liability. He specializes in the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of crime risk on most property types. He consults with business owners and managers on how to develop a security plan to reduce the crime risk.
He is a persuasive coach and leader, extracting maximum value from my team and all stakeholders, and building cross-organizational cohesion through positive directional leadership. Ethical with unwavering integrity.
“In early 2000, I found myself finishing my career in Law Enforcement and looking for a new challenge. I pondered my military, law enforcement, security and life experience along with my passions, it was clear that security and loss prevention were my future.” states O’Neal.
“I believe in customer service over volume. I continue to work on bringing the highest level of service to existing clients. Believing that referrals are the easiest and most cost-efficient method of gaining new clients, I strive to provide a level of client service that cannot be matched in today’s private security industry.”
Our professionals at Green Knight Security follow a traditional, high-quality, and extremely innovative style of customer care. With decades of experience, our team members offer new ideas and a strong dedication to our client-centered philosophy.
Our dedication to knowledge and commitment to providing consistently better service has led to a standard of service that is unmatched by our competitors.
“If you have a question, please pick up the phone and call us directly — We welcome the opportunity to speak with you.”
Call us at: 844-GKS-TEAM (844-457-8326) to speak with one of our representatives.