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Typically from $9,200 USD per guard post/month. See prices →
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ALLTRISTA ZINC PRODUCTS CO.
ARK PROTECTIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC
ASBURY, INC.
AXIS SECURITY, INC
BOONE PROTECTIVE SERVICES
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY, INC.
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BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER/ C/O WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM
CABANA APARTMENTS CORP.
CORNERSTONE SECURITY GROUP LLC
EAGLE ONE PROTECTION SERVICES LLC
EARHART STATION L.L.C.
FIVE RIVERS ELECTRONIC INNOVATIONS,LLC
FUZZY HOLES
HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER/ C/O WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM
HORSE CREEK VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC., INC.
JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB
KING PHARAMACEUTICALS
KING UNIVERSITY
KINGSPORT ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.
LITTLE CHICAGO LLC DBA CAPONE'S
Mountain States Health Alliance
RAVEN 22 SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC
ROCKY TOP SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC
SKY HARBOR PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
TENNESSEE ALUMINUM CASTING, LLC
TENNESSEE EASTMAN DIVISION
TOUCHSTONE WIRELESS, LP
TREND EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SERVICES
TUSCULUM UNIVERSITY
U S NITROGEN LLC
Armed security in Johnson City is warranted when a site handles cash, high-value goods or a genuinely elevated threat — and it hinges on officers who hold a state firearm permit on top of a standard guard license.
In Johnson City, demand for armed security guards is driven by East Tennessee State University and the Ballad Health hospital system. The sectors that most rely on this service include higher education, healthcare, manufacturing, with specific needs in areas such as the East Tennessee State University campus, the Ballad Health hospital campuses, the manufacturing sites. The city's main security concerns — campus and event crowd management and healthcare workplace safety — make working with a licensed, professional provider a priority investment for businesses and homeowners.
HireSecurityNow.com connects you with licensed armed security guards companies in Johnson City. Compare options, review profiles and request free quotes to find the provider that best fits your needs and budget.
Estimated range per guard post/month in Johnson City:
$9,200 — $15,000 USD
That puts Johnson City about 15% below the US national range ($10,800 — $17,300) — lower local wage pressure generally means lower bill rates, though scarce licensed supply can offset it.
Armed post = unarmed × ~1.35 (armed license/permit, firearms qualification, higher wage and insurance). Billed roughly $30–$48/hr; a 12h daily post runs ~$10,800–$17,300/month.
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Before you hire
Armed guards cost 40–60% more and carry far more liability than unarmed guards. A complete guide to choosing — with national cost data, a state-by-state firearm-permit table, and the insurance and liability traps that matter.
Read the armed security guards buyer's guidePrivate security in Tennessee is licensed at the state level by the the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Private Protective Services program. A legitimate company operating in Johnson City holds a Contract Security Company license, which means it has cleared Tennessee PPS'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 Tennessee, operating without a license is misdemeanor (plus civil penalty) (Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-136 (general penalty, Class A misdemeanor); § 62-35-130 (civil penalty up to $2,000 per occurrence); § 62-35-134 (unlawful employments/activities)). Operating a contract or proprietary security company, or working as a guard, without a currently valid PPS license/registration is a Class A misdemeanor, and the Commissioner may separately assess a civil penalty of up to $2,000 per occurrence against the unlicensed operator.
Johnson City scores 63/100 on our Crime Index (grade C), which makes it safer than 29% of the 759 US cities we track. The index is built from FBI Crime Data Explorer reports for a population of 74,280.
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 Johnson City varies internally before you scope a contract.
See the full Johnson City Crime Index and neighborhood breakdown34 providers below list armed security guards in Johnson City. Ranking is based on verifiable signals, but the last checks are yours — and they are the ones that decide whether a contract holds up.
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