About Us

A Family Legacy Built on Trust, Protection & Personal Service

At Detector Security Services (DSS), we've been helping families and businesses across Australia feel safe for over 50 years. We're proud to be a family-run security company, not a faceless franchise or call-centre-driven chain. Our clients know us by name — and we know them.

Meet Our Family – The People Behind DSS

Efrem Michowski – Founder & Director

Efrem founded Detector Security Services more than five decades ago. A man of integrity, hard work, and deep experience, he built DSS one customer at a time — earning trust through honest service and always showing up when it mattered most.

His values still guide the business today: loyalty, accountability, and personal responsibility for every job we take on.

Abraham Newman – Nephew & Senior Security Consultant

With over 30 years of experience in the security industry and 15 years with DSS, Abraham is known for his technical insight, calm approach, and ability to explain complex systems in everyday language.

Edward Plotkin – Son-in-Law & Business Development

Edward brings the energy and vision to carry DSS into the future. Passionate about smart automation, new technologies, and improving the customer experience, he’s focused on keeping DSS at the forefront of security innovation — while honouring the service-first values that built our name.

🌏 Our Extended Team Across Australia

While we're proudly Melbourne-based, we've built a reliable and trusted subcontractor network across Australia. These aren't just external technicians — they're professionals who share our work ethic and standards, and who we consider an extension of our DSS family.

Whether it's an alarm upgrade in Perth, an emergency call-out in Sydney, or a new installation in Brisbane, our Australia-wide reach ensures our clients are always supported — promptly, professionally, and with care.

🤝 Trusted Partnerships That Strengthen Our Service

We've formed strong, long-term partnerships with industry-leading security brands over the decades:

  • Reliable Grade A1 alarm monitoring through our partnership with Chubb Security Monitoring, operating two ASIAL-certified redundant monitoring centres
  • Top-tier products from Bosch, Permaconn, Inner Range, Paradox, Honeywell, Tecom, Hills, DAS, Crow, and NESS Corporation
  • Collaborative support with other professionals who reflect our values
  • Access to ongoing training, new technologies, and expert servicing

💡 Why Clients Choose — and Stay With — DSS

  • ✅ We're honest and approachable — we explain your options without pushy sales
  • ✅ We offer tailored solutions, not one-size-fits-all systems
  • ✅ We value relationships, not just revenue
  • ✅ We show up when you call, and we follow through
  • ✅ Many of our clients have trusted us for decades — and now trust us with their children's homes too

🔒 Secure your property today!

Contact us for a FREE Security Assessment and let us help you build a safer future.