Charlie Mike Protection: Mission-Ready Security for High-Stakes Situations
Charlie Mike Protective Services, LLC (often referred to as Charlie Mike Protection) is a private security and investigations firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, with additional operations in Phoenix, NV, CO, and WY. The company name "Charlie Mike" derives from the military shorthand "CM," meaning “Continue Mission”
They offer a wide array of security solutions, including:
Corporate & residential security
Armed and unarmed guards
Executive and personal protection
Vehicle-based detail
Workplace violence & hostile termination support
Investigations and risk management
🎯 Credentials & Locations
Licensed in Arizona and Nevada (AZ DPS #1730753, NV PILB #2216)
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau (A+ rating); established in late 2019/early 2020
Headquarters:
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (23623 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste D3)
Also services Phoenix and nearby states
🧠 Team & Reputation
Leadership includes founder/CFO Travis VanderLoon and owner Joachim Hertsenberg.
Company size estimated between 51–200 employees.
Highlighted on their website as staffed by former military, law enforcement, and security professionals.
🗣️ Client & Employee Feedback
Positive client testimonials praise responsiveness, professionalism, and quality of armored vehicles .
Mixed employee reviews on Indeed:
Some commend a structured environment and supportive management.
Others criticized inconsistent leadership and lack of benefits .
