Who We Are?
Our
Mission
At USC, our mission is to safeguard what matters most to our clients through cutting-edge security solutions. Specializing in video surveillance, access control, audio visual, and comprehensive security systems, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled protection for businesses and individuals alike. With a relentless commitment to excellence, affordability, and personalized service, we strive to create secure environments that empower our clients to thrive.
Corporate Heritage and
Evolution
Founded in 1988 in Markham, Ontario, USC, originally known as Purnrg, began with a singular focus: delivering top-tier intrusion detection system installation, programming, maintenance, and monitoring services. The company started in the basement of the founders’ parents’ home, with husband-and-wife duo Paul Georges and Katerina Klunkovski at the helm. Paul managed project installations and handled the technical aspects, while Katerina took care of the finance and accounting.
Initially, the company started in installing coaxial cables for televisions in residential homes. Over the years, Purnrg expanded its expertise to include the installation of central vacuum systems, analog cameras, intrusion systems, and eventually access control systems. As the company grew, it broadened its clientele to include commercial, retail, and industrial clients. Through these stages of growth, Purnrg established itself as a beacon of excellence in the security industry, fostering robust partnerships with clients and suppliers while tackling increasingly intricate projects with finesse.
Recognizing the need for a name that reflected their professional security focus, the company re-branded to Underwriters Security Controls Incorporated.
Today, with 36 years of unwavering dedication, USC stands tall as a trusted name in security solutions. Building on the strong foundations laid by its founders, USC serves a diverse clientele across both public and private sectors, including extensive multi-site enterprise ventures, continuing to set the standard for excellence.
Expanding its portfolio to encompass a comprehensive suite of services, USC now offers expertise in access control, emergency/panic solutions, CCTV surveillance, public address systems, audiovisual technology, intercom systems, network storage, server infrastructure, computing solutions, synchronized clock systems, networking services, and automation solutions.
Qualifications &
Experience
USC offers a comprehensive range of security consulting services, including system reviews, discovery, solution design, and implementation. Our detailed analyses of client systems identify gaps and improvement opportunities, culminating in detailed reports that outline current conditions and recommend hardware and software solutions tailored to environmental factors, client needs, and operational conditions. We pride ourselves on working closely with our clients to deliver the best solutions that cater to both current and future requirements. Over the years, USC has provided its expertise to a wide array of public and private entities at various project stages, from pre-development and system takeovers to new installations in completed spaces and system retrofits.
In addition to consulting, USC’s offerings include robust security systems monitoring services. Our monitoring station adheres to multiple ULC standards, such as CAN/ULC-561 and CAN/ULC-559, and is equipped to issue ULC certificates. We provide round-the-clock monitoring and support, emergency service dispatch, and generate detailed reports of account and alarm activity for thorough analysis and record-keeping. With 39 years of continuous service across Canada, our monitoring facilities are well-equipped to handle deployments of any scale.
Our technicians, boasting up to 25 years of experience, hold numerous manufacturer certificates that attest to their proficiency in installation, programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and repair. These certifications are maintained through regular testing and training. USC’s management team, with comparable experience and skills in project management and coordination, leads a project team skilled in meeting client-specific needs. This team stays current with technological advances to ensure our services remain relevant and effective.
USC is committed to serving a diverse range of sectors, including public departments and agencies spanning education, law enforcement, healthcare, transportation, fire services, recreation, and public administration, as well as various industries in the private sector like natural resources, commercial enterprises, and logistics. Our dedicated team of knowledgeable and experienced technicians and project managers is adept at devising customized solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems, ensuring that we meet the unique requirements of each client.