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About ACES

Assisted Command Emergency Security (ACES) is a specialized emergency response and incident management company dedicated to protecting communities during natural disasters and federally contracted response operations. We provide expert security support for wildland fires, floods, road closures, evacuations, and other high-risk emergency events across the nation.

Our mission is to enhance safety in and around Incident Command Posts (ICP), spike camps, forward camps, and disaster zones by ensuring seamless security integration into multi-agency emergency operations. With more than 33 years of collective experience in the Incident Command System (ICS), ACES operates at the highest levels of emergency management, bringing reliability, professionalism, and proven expertise to every deployment.

Experience & Expertise

ACES security professionals have decades of combined service in federally coordinated response operations. The team includes federally qualified Security Managers and Specialists with thousands of hours of incident-specific assignments, including securing Incident Command Posts, enforcing Forest Orders, managing road closures, and providing operational security at disaster sites nationwide.

Beyond security management, ACES brings federal qualifications in leadership, logistics, and operations, enabling seamless support for large-scale emergency response efforts. Our team is trained to adapt quickly, operate under pressure, and safeguard both responders and affected communities.

At ACES, we combine professionalism, adaptability, and a deep understanding of emergency management to deliver security solutions that strengthen response efforts and protect lives.

  • Working With ACESecurity as a 1099 Subcontractor :Assisted Command Emergency Security (Assisted Command Emergency Security LLC) works with independent 1099 subcontractors to support government emergency response operations, including wildland fires, floods, evacuations, and disaster incidents.

    All assignments are incident-based, on-call, and accepted daily based on operational needs. Subcontractors are not employees and are not guaranteed work.Descripti

  • To work with ACES, you must operate as an independent business.

    You must have one of the following:

    • A registered LLC, sole proprietorship, or business entity

    • An EIN (Employer Identification Number) or SSN for tax reporting

    Helpful resources:

  • ACES subcontractors:

    • Are not employees

    • Are not guaranteed work

    • May accept or decline assignments daily

    • May work for other companies

    • Are paid per day / per assignment, not hourly payroll

    All subcontractors must sign an Independent Contractor Agreement.

    IRS guidance:
    https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-defined

  • Each subcontractor must carry their own insurance.

    Minimum required coverage:

    • Commercial General Liability (CGL)
      $1,000,000 per occurrence

    You may be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI).

    Insurance providers:

  • Occupational Accident Insurance is strongly recommended.
    This coverage helps pay medical expenses related to injuries sustained during assignments.
    This is not workers’ compensation, but provides additional protection.

    Providers:

    • AP Intego – https://apintego.com

    • AmTrust Financial – https://amtrustfinancial.com

    • ClearPath Insurance – https://www.clearpathinsurance.com

  • Independent subcontractors:

    • Are not covered by workers’ compensation

    • Assume responsibility for their own injuries

    • Must maintain appropriate insurance coverage

    This is standard for independent contractor emergency response models.

  • Subcontractors must provide their own:

    • Reliable personal vehicle

    • Valid driver’s license

    • Current auto insurance

    • Fuel and vehicle maintenance

    ACES does not provide vehicles or transportation.

  • To ensure visibility, professionalism, and approachability during incidents, subcontractors must supply their own attire consistent with the following guidelines:

    • Black pants

    • Cobalt blue or dark blue shirt

    • Black outerwear (jacket, sweatshirt, or windbreaker)

    Clothing must be clean, professional, and suitable for outdoor emergency conditions.

    • Subcontractors do not wear ACES uniforms

    • Subcontractors may wear an ACES patch

    • ACES-issued T-shirts with logo and “SECURITY” on the back are permitted

    These items are considered identification apparel, not uniforms, and do not create employment status.

  • Assignments are:

    • Incident-specific

    • Offered daily

    • Accepted daily

    • Not guaranteed

    While incidents often last 14–21 days, duration may vary.

    Subcontractors sign up for open guard posts and confirm presence daily using the ACEScheduler app. Assignments may end at any time due to demobilization or changing conditions.

  • ACES uses daily operational accountability to:

    • Confirm presence

    • Maintain safety

    • Track incident staffing

    This process is not timekeeping, not payroll, and does not establish employment.

  • To work with ACES as a 1099 subcontractor, you must have:

    • Independent business status

    • Required insurance coverage

    • Reliable transportation

    • Professional attire

    • Ability to accept or decline daily assignments

  • At ACES, we value professionalism, reliability, and mutual respect. Our subcontractors are an important part of our incident response team, and we take pride in building strong, professional working relationships during high-impact emergency operations.

    We operate with clarity, transparency, and respect for the independent contractor model. Our goal is to support safe, efficient incident operations while providing qualified professionals with meaningful, well-coordinated opportunities to serve communities during times of need.

    We’re glad you’re here and appreciate your interest in working with ACES.

    If you have questions at any time, you may contact us at:
    Email: applications@adminacesecurity.com
    Phone: 831-331-6829

  • Independent contractors working with ACES are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable federal and state laws governing independent contractor relationships.

    Helpful resources include:

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Learn More about ACESecurity

For more information call:

Sandra Carpenter

831-331-6829

or fill out and application form and send it to:

Applications@adminacesecurity.com