6 security guard and private security companies in Frederick, Maryland. Ranked by license status, profile views and recommendations.
Part of the directory of security companies in Maryland. New to Maryland? See how Maryland security licensing works.
6 companies
BE SECURE LLC TRADING AS MAY SECURITY SERVICES
DEANOVICH AND ASSOCIATES INC.
IMPRESSIVE IMPRESSIONS SECURITY
SABER ONE SECURITY SOLUTIONS
SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC
Your recommendation helps others find companies they can trust. Click "Recommend" on any company you've worked with.
Frederick anchors Frederick County at the junction of I-70 and I-270, blending a biotech and life-sciences sector tied to Fort Detrick, a historic downtown, and growing distribution and logistics activity. Research campuses, industrial and warehouse facilities along the freeway corridors, and downtown commercial districts drive demand for corporate and R&D coverage, warehouse and overnight yard patrol, and retail and event security, while a fast-growing residential base adds HOA and residential patrol.
The providers below are ranked on merit, but the final check is yours. Work through these four steps before you sign anything in Frederick:
Private security in Maryland is licensed at the state level by the Maryland State Police, Licensing Division. A legitimate company operating in Frederick holds a a Security Guard Agency License, which means it has cleared Maryland State Police's ownership, background-check and insurance requirements. Ask for that license number in writing and verify it yourself — a certificate on the wall tells you nothing about current standing, since a license can be suspended or revoked.
Hiring an unlicensed company is a risk you carry. In Maryland, operating without a license is misdemeanor (Md. Code, Bus. Occ. & Prof. §§ 19-601, 19-607). Providing security guards for hire without a Security Guard Agency License (Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 19-601) is a misdemeanor under § 19-607, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to 1 year imprisonment; the Secretary may additionally levy administrative fines up to $5,000 per violation (capped at $10,000 per 2-year license term) for violations of §§ 19-313 and 19-408.
Frederick scores 68/100 on our Crime Index (grade C), which makes it safer than 41% of the 759 US cities we track. The index is built from FBI Crime Data Explorer reports for a population of 92,564.
Crime Index
Crime rates describe a city, not a specific address — the right level of coverage depends on your block, your hours and what you're protecting. Use the neighborhood breakdown to see how Frederick varies internally before you scope a contract.
See the full Frederick Crime Index and neighborhood breakdown