Security Guard & Private Security Companies in the US

Profiles are built from official public sources, primarily state licensing registries such as the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Companies can claim their profile to complete and update their information. We always recommend doing your own due diligence before hiring.

The directory is completely free for anyone looking for a security company. You can browse profiles, compare options and request quotes at no cost and with no obligation.

Use our quote form to describe your security needs (type of service, city, number of guards, etc.) and we'll connect you with licensed companies in your area. You can also browse company profiles to review their services and license status.

Yes. If you run a private security or guard company with an active state license, you can request to be listed in the directory. Reach out through our contact form and we'll walk you through the verification process.

First define what you need to protect (a property, a person, an event or information). Look for companies licensed by your state's licensing board, request at least 3 quotes, compare pricing and services, and check references. On HireSecurityNow.com you can do all of this for free: browse the directory, compare profiles and request quotes with no obligation.

Guard services are one specific function within private security: the observation and monitoring of a place or person (security officers, CCTV cameras, patrol rounds). Private security is the broader concept that also includes executive protection, alarm monitoring, security consulting and more. In the US, both are regulated by state licensing boards like California BSIS and Illinois IDFPR.

Use our directory and filter by your city. We list licensed security guard and private security companies in 149 US cities, built from official state licensing data. Each profile shows services, location, license status and contact details.