JOIN ESA

There’s no better way to build and strengthen your business than by leveraging the benefits of association membership. As the largest and most established national trade association representing the electronic security and life safety industry, we are uniquely qualified to provide our members and the industry with quality training and certification, insurance solutions, business development, networking opportunities, and management resources.

Pick your membership category below to begin the application process.

Regular Members

Any business entity that provides installation, repair and/or monitoring of electronic life safety, security and/or integrated systems. More Info

National Company Members

Any business entity that provides installation, repair and/or monitoring of electronic life safety, security and/or integrated systems and has offices in fifteen (15) or more states. 

Associate Members

Any individual or business entity that is primarily engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing, supplying, or selling products or services generally used by our regular or national members.

Affiliate Members

Any business entity that provides design, installation, service and/or monitoring of electronic security systems for its own use and not to either the general public or to members is eligible for membership. More Info

Allied Members

Any business entity that provides design, installation, service and/or monitoring of electronic security systems for its own use and not to either the general public or to members is eligible for membership. More Info

Individual Members

Any individual or organization that does not qualify as a member under any other membership category, but has the ability to contribute significant value or expertise to the industry. More Info

REGULAR MEMBERS

Any business entity that provides installation, repair and/or monitoring of electronic life safety, security and/or integrated systems is eligible for regular membership. Dues payments are dependent upon the number of employees and the state in which you do business. If your company is headquartered in a state with a Chartered Chapter, your dues will include the Chartered Chapter dues as well. View Charter Chapter dues for your state. If your state is not listed here, only national dues will be applied to your membership fee.

If you wish to join in multiple states, your dues invoice will be adjusted accordingly.

Apply to Join Now!

NATIONAL COMPANY MEMBERS

Any business entity that provides installation, repair and/or monitoring of electronic life safety, security and/or integrated systems — and has offices in fifteen (15) or more states — is eligible for national company membership. National companies must maintain membership in at least 51% of those states where a Chartered Chapter exists, and has a branch location in one of these states.

If you qualify for the National Company Member category or would like more information about becoming a member of multiple chapters, please contact Mike Hampton, Member Service Manager, at 888-447-1689, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CDT or email [email protected] for a quote.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Any individual or business entity that is primarily engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing, supplying, or selling products or services generally used by the regular or national members is eligible for associate membership. Dues for associate members are based on company revenues.

Apply to Join Now!

MEMBERSHIP DUES
 Annual Revenue Annual Dues
 $0 – 5.9 million $1,250
 $6 – 20.9 million $1,750
 $21 – 100.9 million $2,325
 $101 – 250.9 million $2,900
 $251 million and up $3,500

AFFILIATE MEMBERS

Any business entity that provides design, installation, service and/or monitoring of electronic security systems for its own use and not to either the general public or to members is eligible for membership.Examples for eligible affiliate members would be large retail chain stores, financial institutions and public/private hospitals.If you qualify for the affiliate member category please contact Mike Hampton, Member Service Manager, at 888-447-1689, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CDT or email [email protected]for a quote.

MEMBERSHIP DUES
Number of EmployeesAnnual Dues
1$100
2 -15$500
16 -30$1,000
31 – 49$1,500
50 +$2,000

ALLIED MEMBERS

Any individual or organization that does not qualify as a member under any other membership category, but has the ability to contribute significant value or expertise to the industry is eligible for the allied membership. For example, subject matter experts who are not eligible as associate or regular members may be qualified. Certain consultants who do not offer their services to regular members and chartered chapter contractors or staff may also be qualified.

Allied Company dues are fixed at $100 per year.

If you qualify for the Allied Member category please contact Mike Hampton, Member Service Manager, at 888-447-1689, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CDT or email [email protected].

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Any individual who is not currently employed by a company that fits the description of a regular, national, associate, affiliate or allied member company and does not have a product or service to offer to the industry, but fits into one of the following categories:

Public Safety Member: May be any individual who is a current employee of the police or fire department of any governmental organization. Annual dues are $25. Must provide credentials that verify eligibility.

Professional Member: May be any professional such as an architect, specifying engineer or consultant that does not otherwise qualify for membership under any other membership category, but has the capability of contributing significant value or expertise to the industry. Annual dues are $150. Must provide credentials that verify eligibility as a professional member.

Student Member: May be any individual enrolled in high school (must be 18 years of age), or in a community college, college or university, or trade school and actively pursuing a degree and able to provide valid documentation of enrollment. Annual dues are $50. Must provide valid student ID to verify eligibility.

Occupational Member: May be any individual who has already graduated high school, college or a technical school and/or who is interested in a career in the industry. Annual dues are $150. May not be currently employed by an eligible member or be eligible as a regular member.

If you qualify for the Individual Member category please contact Mike Hampton, Member Service Manager, at 888-447-1689, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CDT or email for a quote.

Schedule a Discovery Call to Discuss Membership and Your Company

Subscribe To Our Mailing List

*indicates required

Questions About Membership?

Contact ESA’s Membership Department at 888-447-1689, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CDT or email us at [email protected]

Are You Taking Advantage of ESA's Member Benefits

Get access to ESA Member Benefits that will help you grow your business, develop your staff and make your voice heard.

Learn More!


All regular and national members will receive a $100 rebate on their first ESA NTS course. To claim your $100.00 REBATE, simply send in a copy of the NTS Certificate of Course Completion to Mike Hampton. One rebate per company.

Search Cources

Upcoming Events

are you ready to boost your rmr?


June 3-6 in Louisville, KY
Discounted registration rates expire April 19.