Abstract: A security box for mounting against a wall and capable of holding keys and the like. The security box having a cover capable of being in alternatively open and closed positions and two switches for use with a standard electrical alarm circuit. The box containing at least one lock and a latch that has a cammed surface, for securing the cover of the box in the closed position in conjunction with the lock. The box further having a latch receiving structure, for receiving the latch when the cover of the box is in the closed position, that is integral to the box. The latch being attached to the cover of the box and having a spring for disengaging the latch from the closed position in conjunction with the lock. The latch being capable of actuating at least one of the two switches and the lid of the box being able to actuate the other switch when either the lock or the lid of the box is tampered with.