Los Angeles County · CA PPO-9557
Carson Security Guards & Patrol
Licensed, background-checked officers protecting businesses, HOAs, and commercial properties across Carson and all of Los Angeles County. Veteran-owned and CA BSIS licensed, founded in 1986.
- 24/7/365 Coverage
- CA BSIS Licensed
- Founded 1986
- Serving Carson
Rooted in Carson
We know Carson block by block
Carson covers nineteen square miles of flat coastal plain in the South Bay, boxed in by the 405, the 110, the 710, and the 91. Our officers work it daily, from SouthBay Pavilion and the IKEA lot on Avalon Boulevard to the warehouse rows around the Marathon refinery and the campus edges near Cal State Dominguez Hills. As a security company in Carson, we time each route to the real risks on that block, so the pattern we run for a warehouse yard looks nothing like the one for a residential street.
- Dominguez Hills
- Scottsdale
- Victoria
Why Carson Chooses Us
Why Carson Property Owners Choose Americal Patrol
Licensed, veteran-owned security trusted by businesses, HOAs, and property managers across Carson and Los Angeles County.
Veteran-Owned
A veteran-owned company operating in Southern California for 40 years, with the discipline and accountability that comes from a service background.
Licensed & BSIS Certified
CA PPO-9557. Every officer is BSIS certified, background-checked, and trained. Armed officers hold active California Firearm Permits.
Local, Fast Response
We serve Carson and the surrounding Dominguez Hills, Carson Town Center, Victoria Park, and Carousel Tract area. Our officers know the streets and patrol routes, and our 24/7 dispatch answers when you call.
Digital Reporting
GPS-verified patrols and detailed daily activity reports give you a transparent, time-stamped record of every visit to your Carson property.
What We Offer
Security Services in Carson
As a licensed private security firm, Americal Patrol delivers full security guard services and security patrol services for every property type in Carson, backed by 40 years of Southern California field experience and a 24/7 dispatch center.
Armed & Unarmed Guards
Licensed, background-checked officers stationed at your property, deployed armed or unarmed after a vulnerability assessment of your site.
Mobile Patrol
Marked patrol vehicles on staggered, GPS-verified routes covering your property 24/7/365, with detailed daily activity reports.
Fire Watch
Fire watch coverage, following local fire department protocols, for systems offline, construction sites, and code-compliance situations, dispatched on short notice.
HOA & Residential
Parking enforcement, visitor management, and community patrols for gated communities and homeowners associations across Carson.
Commercial & Industrial
Office buildings, business parks, warehouses, and manufacturing sites protected by officers familiar with your facility and access protocols.
Event Security
Crowd control, access management, and uniformed presence for corporate events, festivals, and private gatherings throughout Carson.
On the Ground in Carson
Security built around Carson, not a national call center
From gated communities and HOAs to commercial blocks and industrial yards, our officers patrol Carson and Los Angeles County the way only a local team can.
Local photos via Wikimedia Commons: California State University, Dominguez Hills by Marcmann15 (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Local Coverage
Carson Landmarks & Districts We Patrol Around
Familiar local knowledge is what separates a Los Angeles County security company from a national one. Our supervisors and patrol officers know these locations by name.
Dignity Health Sports Park
A 125-acre multi-sport complex on the CSU Dominguez Hills campus that is home to the LA Galaxy, with a stadium slated to host events as Carson Stadium at the 2028 Olympics. On match days and concerts, we staff crowd control and keep posted officers at the gates to manage entries, parking flow, and the after-event exit.
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
A public university in the California State University system located in central Carson. We patrol the surrounding streets and parking areas, checking building perimeters and access points during evening and overnight hours.
SouthBay Pavilion
An enclosed regional shopping center that opened in 1973, with anchors including Target, IKEA, JCPenney, Burlington, and Ross. We provide lot coverage and marked-vehicle patrol across the parking fields, keeping a visible presence at the entrances and loading areas.
Marathon Los Angeles Refinery (Carson plant)
One of the largest refineries on the U.S. West Coast and among the area's biggest employers, part of Marathon Petroleum's Los Angeles Refinery operations. We cover the perimeter and gate access for industrial sites like this, logging vehicle checks and documenting anything out of place along the fence line.
Goodyear Blimp Base (Airship Operations, Airport 64CL)
A Goodyear blimp home base established in 1968 on a 27-acre site just east of the 405 and 110 interchange, with a public observation deck on flight days. We handle after-hours rounds for the grounds and fence line, confirming that gates and equipment stay secured once the observation deck closes.
Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles
A 53-acre driver-development complex and the home of Porsche Motorsport North America, located near the 405 and 110 corridor. We run overnight checks on the track apron, garages, and lots, watching for after-hours access when the driving center is closed.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions Carson property owners ask us most.
How much does a security guard cost in Carson?
The cost depends on the type of service, how many coverage hours you need, and the size of the property, so a small residential gate and a full industrial yard are not priced the same. We charge no setup fees and build every quote around your site. Call (805) 515-3834 for a free consultation and a custom quote for your Carson property.
Do you patrol HOA and residential streets in Carson?
Yes. We run marked-vehicle and foot patrol for HOAs and residential tracts across Carson, including areas like Scottsdale, Carousel Tract, and the neighborhoods near Victoria. Officers make timed and randomized passes, check gates and common areas, respond to alarm calls, and log each round so your board has a clear record of what happened overnight.
Can you cover warehouse and industrial sites near the Marathon refinery?
Yes. Industrial and logistics coverage is core to what we do in Carson. We provide gate and access control, perimeter patrol, and standing officers for warehouses, tank farms, and distribution yards along the 710 and 223rd Street corridor. Our officers screen inbound trucks, secure the fence line, and document every check with time-stamped reports.
Do you offer armed and unarmed guards in Carson?
Yes. We provide both armed and unarmed uniformed officers, and we help you decide which fits your site during the consultation. Retail, HOA, and event settings often use unarmed guards, while some industrial yards and high-value properties call for armed coverage. Americal Patrol is a licensed California PPO, number 9557, and every officer is properly trained and licensed.
Neighborhoods Served
Carson Neighborhoods Where We Currently Patrol
A representative list of Carson residential and mixed-use districts under active Americal Patrol contracts or where our officers conduct regular patrol passes.
Property in a neighborhood not listed? Call (805) 515-3834 and we will tell you whether we can cover it from our current patrol route or need to extend coverage.
Nearby Service Areas
Nearby Cities We Serve
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40+
Years in Business
A+
BBB Rating
3
Counties We Serve
24/7
24 Hour Dispatch
Protecting Carson Since 1986
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