Private security services in the US
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Security Guards
Offices, retail, apartments, warehouses and most sites needing a visible, cost-effective deterrent.
From $8,000 USD per guard post/month
- Licensed, uniformed unarmed officers (CA Guard Card / IL PERC / FL Class D)
- Managed service: screening, training, supervision and reporting — not just headcount
- Posts matched to your real risk hours instead of defaulting to 24/7
Armed Security Guards
Banks, jewelry, cannabis/dispensary and high-value or elevated-threat sites where a firearm is truly warranted.
From $10,800 USD per guard post/month
- Officers hold a firearm permit on top of a standard guard license
- State permitting (CA Exposed Firearm Permit / IL Firearm Control Card + FOID / FL Class G)
- Regular range requalification plus use-of-force and de-escalation training
Mobile Patrol
Properties needing a visible, documented presence but that can't justify a full-time standing post.
From $600 USD per property/month
- Marked-vehicle drive-by checks at randomized, unpredictable times
- GPS-verified, time-stamped logs — proof of every visit
- Add-on alarm response and scheduled lock-and-unlock service
Event Security
Concerts, festivals, conferences, sports and private events needing crowd management for a defined window.
From $35 USD per guard/hour
- Scalable teams staffed to expected attendance and risk level
- Access control, bag checks, crowd flow and ejections
- Licensed officers; armed or unarmed depending on the event profile
Fire Watch Services
Sites with an impaired fire system or hot-work operation needing temporary code-compliant watch.
From $28 USD per guard/hour
- Continuous patrol and logging when sprinklers/alarms are down
- Keeps you compliant with the fire marshal and your insurer
- Typically short-term until the system is restored
Executive Protection
Executives, high-net-worth individuals and public figures facing a specific, assessed personal threat.
From $15,000 USD per agent/month
- Trained close-protection agents, not standard post guards
- Threat assessment, advance work and secure route/travel planning
- Armed details require a firearm permit on top of the guard license
K9 Security
Large sites, events and detection needs where a trained dog adds deterrence or search capability.
From $60 USD per K9 team/hour
- Handler-and-dog teams for patrol, detection or crowd deterrence
- Strong visible deterrent across large footprints
- Explosive/narcotic detection sweeps for events and venues
Loss Prevention & Retail Security
Retailers and shopping centers fighting shrink, organized retail crime and shoplifting.
From $7,500 USD per LP officer post/month
- Plainclothes or uniformed LP officers covering a daily post
- Deters and documents theft; supports safe apprehension policy
- Uniformed entrance presence can pair with plainclothes coverage
Corporate Security
Corporate campuses, HQs and office towers needing a professional, customer-facing security program.
From $8,800 USD per guard post/month
- Higher-skill, guest-facing officers with strong communication
- Lobby/reception, access control and visitor management
- Integrates with badge systems, CCTV and emergency procedures
Warehouse & Industrial Security
Warehouses, distribution centers, industrial yards and manufacturing sites with gates, docks and inventory.
From $8,000 USD per guard post/month
- Gate and dock control, truck/driver check-in and yard checks
- Deters cargo theft, trespassing and after-hours intrusion
- Perimeter patrol across large footprints
Residential & HOA Security
HOAs, gated communities, apartment complexes and residential properties needing consistent coverage.
From $7,500 USD per guard post/month
- Gatehouse access control and resident/visitor management
- Overnight and weekend coverage where incidents concentrate
- Often paired with mobile patrol to lower per-community cost
Construction Site Security
Active and dormant construction sites exposed to after-hours theft of tools, copper, equipment and materials.
From $8,000 USD per guard post/month
- Mobile patrol or standing post for unpredictable coverage
- Targets the nights and weekends when jobsite theft happens
- Access control for deliveries, crews and equipment
Alarm Monitoring
Any property wanting 24/7 professional response to intrusion, fire and panic alarm signals.
From $30 USD per month
- Central-station monitoring dispatches police, fire or a guard
- Round-the-clock coverage at a low monthly cost
- Pairs with cameras for visual alarm verification
Video Surveillance & CCTV
Properties wanting deterrence and evidence without full-time on-site officers, or to extend guard coverage.
From $1,000 USD per project
- CCTV / IP camera systems, on-site or remotely monitored
- Live remote guarding can deter and verify alarms in real time
- Recorded evidence for investigations and claims
Access Control
Facilities that need to control who enters which doors and when — offices, multi-tenant and industrial sites.
From $1,500 USD per project
- Card, fob, mobile or biometric credentials per door
- Audit trail of every entry; instantly revoke lost credentials
- Integrates with alarm and CCTV systems
Private Investigation
Businesses and individuals needing surveillance, background checks, fraud or due-diligence work.
From $50 USD per investigator/hour
- Licensed investigators (PI license required in most states)
- Surveillance, records research, fraud and due diligence
- Billed by the hour plus expenses, usually on a retainer
Armored Transport & Cash-in-Transit
Retailers, banks and cash-heavy businesses moving cash or high-value goods between sites.
From $40 USD per scheduled stop
- Armed crews and hardened vehicles for cash-in-transit
- Priced per scheduled stop or as a monthly route contract
- Insurance limit scales with load value and risk
Security Consulting
Organizations wanting an expert risk assessment and security plan before or instead of buying guarding.
From $2,500 USD per project
- Independent risk and vulnerability assessments
- Security master plans, post orders and technology specs
- Vendor-neutral advice on staffing and systems spend
Not sure which service you need?
Choose based on what you want to protect:
Protect a place
Office, warehouse, home → Security guards, Residential or Industrial
Protect a person
Executive, family, public figure → Executive protection
Protect an event
Concert, wedding, conference → Event security
Monitor remotely
Cameras, alarms, sensors → Alarm monitoring
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