About HireSecurityNow and our editorial standards
Last updated: July 4, 2026
HireSecurityNow is a directory of licensed private security companies across the United States. We help businesses, homeowners, and institutions find and compare security providers, request free quotes, and check that a company holds a valid state license before hiring. We are part of a group that operates security marketplaces internationally. This page explains who we are, where our data comes from, and — most importantly — how we verify it.
How we verify companies
Every listing starts with official state license records. We check the companies in our directory against the public registries maintained by state regulators — currently the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), with more states being added. Each profile shows the license information we found and when it was last checked. Because license status can change at any time, we always recommend confirming directly with the state regulator before signing a contract.
Primary sources
We rely on official state license records — California BSIS, Illinois IDFPR, and other state regulators as we expand — not copies of other websites.
Cross-checking
Facts and figures in our guides are checked against at least one official or authoritative source; anything uncertain is labeled as an estimate, not a hard number.
Honest pricing
Price ranges in our content are market estimates for reference. Actual quotes vary by provider, location, and scope — that's why quotes are free.
Kept up to date
We refresh license data and revisit our guides when regulations change, and we show a visible last-updated date.
Who writes our guides
Our guides on hiring, pricing, and licensing are produced by the HireSecurityNow editorial team, drawing on state licensing rules and published market data. Our goal is not to promote any particular company, but to give buyers and providers neutral, accurate, and practical information. Among the sources we consult regularly:
- State licensing regulators — such as California BSIS and Illinois IDFPR, for license requirements and current license status.
- State statutes and regulations — the rules that govern private patrol operators, security guards, and armed services in each state.
- Government labor data — such as U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures on security occupations and wages.
When a figure cannot be confirmed with an official source, we present it as a reference estimate and say so clearly.
Independence
HireSecurityNow is an independent platform. Our guides are editorial and are not sponsored by any particular security company. Our "best companies" rankings are based on merit and verification criteria; sponsored placements, where they exist, are always labeled "Sponsored" and never alter those rankings. We encourage you to compare several companies and confirm their license before hiring — you can do that with our license lookup and our directory of licensed security companies.
Important notice
Our content is informational and does not constitute legal, insurance, or personalized security advice. For decisions with legal or safety implications, consult a qualified professional. If you spot an error in any of our guides, let us know and we will fix it.