Overview
Since 1979, Sectrol has been “Protecting the Things Our Customers Care About”.
Sectrol Security is a long-standing established family-owned business based in Ballarat, Victoria
For more than 45-years, Sectrol has be proudly provided integrated security solutions to customers in Ballarat, Geelong, Bendigo and across Central/Western Victoria.
Sectrol has grown to become Ballarat’s leading integrated security company.
While big enough to undertake larger projects and security assignments, Sectrol has also retained a commitment to excellence in customer service and support that is more often associated with smaller businesses.
Sectrol recent investment in state-of-the-art security systems, and business operating platforms, is aligned with the much larger “best in breed” companies located in capital cities. However, Sectrol’s commitment to fit for purpose security solutions provides its regional customer base with an assurance of quality, performance and price.
History
There’s an old saying, “if you want something done right, do it yourself.” Perhaps it shaped Ken Belsar’s thinking when he launched what would become Sectrol in 1972.
Ken, the International Harvester dealer in Ballarat, had been robbed. It wasn’t a big job but, nevertheless, it had him annoyed. And it got him thinking.
At the time, Ballarat lacked a local security company, so Ken decided to start his own and Sectrol was born.
What essentially commenced as a technology company building monitored electronic security systems, has over the last 45 plus years, become one of the leading integrated security businesses in Victoria and still managed by Ken’s son, Grant.
Having established its first premises in Sebastopol, Sectrol has remained at the heart of the Ballarat community with its current headquarters in Armstrong Street, South.
Over the last two decades, Sectrol has expanded its operations by strategically acquiring regional security businesses in Geelong (GMS), Bendigo (Bendigo Alarm Company) and Portland (Portland Night Patrol Security). These acquisitions have expanded Sectrol’s reach and expertise across Regional Victoria. In 2025, Sectrol coordinates its operations from its Head Office in Ballarat, working with a mobile support team together with trusted third parties across the State.
In 2021 Sectrol completed its first strategic plan. Between 2022 and 2024, the company implemented this Plan which included a completed redevelopment of operating architecture together with a significant investment in state-of-the-art security management and business systems as well as new processes and procedures.
In 2023, this initiative was recognised when Sectrol was named Family Business of the Year in the Federation University Commerce Ballarat Excellence Awards.
In 2025, Sectrol continues to focus on delivery excellent customer service, with the capacity to extend it reach to new markets across Central/Western Victoria.
Our Purpose
“Protecting the Things Our Customer Care About”
The company purpose developed by management and staff in 2021, defines Sectrol as an organisation and its customer service promise.
Our customers assets – no matter the size, value or nature are our highest priority.
Values
We Care
We Take Pride
We are Innovative
We Ask Questions
We are Accountable
We've Got Your Back
Why Sectrol
Sectrol has been the trusted name for security in Ballarat for over four decades. Our service and reputation now extends to Geelong, Bendigo and across Central/Western Victoria.
When you partner with Sectrol you have the comfort knowing you are working with:
Market Sectors We Support
As a fully integrated security business, Sectrol is able to provide a comprehensive range of solutions designed to meet the specific needs of our customers.
Bespoke and innovative solutions include installation of monitored security systems, CCTV and duress devices as well as physical security operations: patrols and static guards.
Coordinated by Sectrol’s central monitoring centre, these security solutions protect assets, manage access and provide peace of mind to staff, customers and the general public.
Sectrol’s integrated security approach provides flexible solutions designed to meet the specific needs and budget of our customers. Our full suite of solutions enables us to support the broadest range of market sectors including:
Commercial Premises/Retail
Sectrol provides integrated security solutions for small, medium and large-scale commercial/retail premises.
Residential
Sectrol is committed to safeguarding your home and family by designing, installing and maintaining the latest high quality security systems and CCTV.
While off-the-shelf camera kits have appeal in terms of affordability, Sectrol’s professionally installed security systems/CCTV provide superior performance, reliability and additional peace of mind.
Sectrol can assist with self-monitored and monitored security systems. We recommend monitored residential security which provides 24/7 coverage together with the support of rapid local response in the event of an alarm activation.
Industrial/Manufacturing Premises
Sectrol is able to support the security requirements of industrial/manufacturing businesses including asset protection, premises access and staff welfare monitoring.
Agriculture/Renewables
Sectrol’s reach and experience enables it to provide security solutions to remote locations supporting agricultural and renewable assets.
Government/Health & Education
Sectrol has provided security support to the Government, Health and Educations sectors for several decades. Integrated solutions extend to installation and maintenance of monitored security systems and CCTV to alarm responses, personal duress monitoring patrols, guards and cash-in-transit.
Aged Care, Social Welfare & Community Services
Sectrol works closely with aged care organizations, social welfare groups, supporting the security needs of vulnerable members of the community across Ballarat and throughout Central/Western Victoria.