Hire Residential & HOA Security in Washington, District of Columbia 2026 — Companies & Prices — Page 7

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What license do security guards in Washington, DC need?

Washington, DC licenses private security through the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), in its Occupational and Professional Licensing division — not a California-style guard card. A company that supplies guards must hold a Security Agency Business license (and a Private Detective Business license for investigative work), and individual officers are licensed as Security Officers. Armed officers and Special Police Officers (SPOs) are a separate, tightly controlled category: they are commissioned and overseen by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Security Officers Management Branch (SOMB), and armed officers must additionally complete MPD firearm registration. Many firms serving the District are headquartered in the Maryland or Virginia suburbs but must be licensed to operate in DC — always confirm a company's DC license before hiring.

What security do federal agencies, contractors and embassies drive in Washington, DC?

The District's economy centers on the federal government and its agencies and contractors, the diplomatic corps of embassies and international missions, and K Street's law firms, lobbying shops and trade associations, alongside think tanks and universities like Georgetown, GWU, Howard and American. That mix drives heavy demand for professional lobby and reception posts, integrated access control and badging, credential and visitor management, and after-hours patrol — much of it in compliance-conscious, high-scrutiny environments. Officers here must present well and be trained in controlled-entry protocols and de-escalation, so look for a DLCP-licensed Security Agency experienced in government-adjacent, corporate and diplomatic settings.

How do I find residential security companies in Washington?

On HireSecurityNow.com you can search and compare licensed residential security companies in Washington. Review each company's profile, check the services they offer and request free quotes. Our directory lets you filter by city and service type to quickly find the best available options.

Residential & HOA Security in Washington, District of Columbia

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Premiere Security Services, Inc.

Prestige Protective Services LLC.

PRIME ELITE SERVICES LLC

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Prominence Security Inc.

Prosegur Services Group, Inc.

Protective Shield Services LLC

Quality Security DC, LLC

Queens Guard Protective Services LLC

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RANGER SECURITY SERVICES, INC.

Red Dot Security Services L.L.C.

Redcon Solutions Group LLC

Reliable Security Services LLC

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RoeHouse Protective Services LLC

Ross Dress for Less Inc

Ross Protection Agency LLC

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SaberOne Security Solutions

Salient Consulting Group, Inc.

Samaritan Protective Services, LLC

Samson Protection Services LLC

SCORPII INTERNATIONAL, LLC

SECTEK, INC.

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SecureArcEnterprises, LLC

SECUREMEDY, INC.

SECURITAS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, INC.

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Security 1 Solutions, LLC

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SECURITY INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS, INC.

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SecuritySmart Solutions, LLC

Sentinel Secure Solutions LLC

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