Los Angeles County · CA PPO-9557
Compton Security Guards & Patrol
Licensed, background-checked officers protecting businesses, HOAs, and commercial properties across Compton 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 Compton
Rooted in Compton
We know Compton block by block
Compton sits at the hub of the Gateway Cities, about 10 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, with the 710 along its eastern edge and the 91 across the south. Our officers work it daily, from the warehouse rows on Alameda Street to the big-box lots at Gateway Towne Center and the residential streets around Richland Farms. The route we run for a retail corridor near the Metro A Line looks nothing like the one for an industrial yard, because as a security company in Compton we time each patrol to the real risks there.
- Richland Farms
- Downtown Compton
- Sunny Cove
Why Compton Chooses Us
Why Compton Property Owners Choose Americal Patrol
Licensed, veteran-owned security trusted by businesses, HOAs, and property managers across Compton 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 Compton and the surrounding Willowbrook, Richland Farms, Compton Town Center, and Kelly Park 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 Compton property.
What We Offer
Security Services in Compton
As a licensed private security firm, Americal Patrol delivers full security guard services and security patrol services for every property type in Compton, 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 Compton.
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 Compton.
On the Ground in Compton
Security built around Compton, not a national call center
From gated communities and HOAs to commercial blocks and industrial yards, our officers patrol Compton and Los Angeles County the way only a local team can.
Local photos via Wikimedia Commons: Metro A Line Compton Station by HanSangYoon (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Local Coverage
Compton 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.
Compton City Hall
Compton City Hall houses the city's municipal government and anchors the Compton Civic Center near the center of town. Our officers keep a posted presence at the Civic Center grounds and patrol its parking areas during public meetings and after hours.
Gateway Towne Center
Gateway Towne Center is a large open-air retail power center in eastern Compton beside the 91 freeway, anchored by national big-box stores such as Home Depot, Target, Best Buy, and Ross. We provide lot coverage and marked-vehicle patrol across its parking fields, watching entrances and keeping foot traffic orderly through busy shopping hours.
Compton College (El Camino College Compton Center)
Compton College, operated in partnership with El Camino College as the Compton Center, is the city's public community college campus in eastern Compton. Our officers handle after-hours rounds of the campus perimeter and parking lots and coordinate with staff on access control for evening events.
Metro A Line Compton Station
Compton station is an at-grade Metro A Line light-rail stop in central Compton at Willowbrook Avenue and Compton Boulevard, next to the Martin Luther King Jr. Transit Center. We run overnight checks on the retail and commercial properties around the station and the adjacent Renaissance Plaza.
Compton/Woodley Airport
Compton/Woodley Airport is a general-aviation airport in western Compton, owned and operated by Los Angeles County since 1966. It sits among western Compton's industrial parcels, and we cover the perimeter of the nearby warehouse and commercial yards with marked-vehicle patrol and after-hours alarm response.
Angeles Abbey Memorial Park
Angeles Abbey Memorial Park is a historic cemetery opened in 1923, known for a domed mausoleum influenced by Byzantine, Moorish, and Indian architecture and frequently used as a filming location. Our officers provide standing security and gate coverage for the grounds during filming, services, and after-hours closures.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions Compton property owners ask us most.
How much does a security guard cost in Compton?
The cost of security in Compton depends on the type of service, whether you need armed or unarmed officers, how many coverage hours you want, and the size of the property. We do not charge setup fees. The clearest way to get an accurate figure is a free consultation, where we walk your site and build a custom quote. Call Americal Patrol at (805) 515-3834 to get started.
Do you patrol residential and HOA streets in Compton?
Yes. We run marked-vehicle and foot patrols through Compton neighborhoods like Richland Farms and Downtown Compton, including gated communities and HOA-managed streets. Officers make visible rounds on a varied schedule, check common areas and access points, respond to alarm calls, and document each pass in a written report so your board or property manager always knows what happened overnight.
Do you cover industrial and warehouse sites along Alameda Street?
Yes. The logistics and warehouse corridors along Alameda Street are a core part of our work in Compton. We provide standing officers, gate and access control, perimeter and lot coverage, and after-hours mobile patrol for distribution yards and industrial parks. Officers manage truck and visitor access, watch for trespassing, and coordinate with first responders when an alarm or incident occurs.
Do you offer both armed and unarmed guards in Compton?
Yes. Americal Patrol is a licensed California security provider (PPO-9557), and we staff both armed and unarmed uniformed officers depending on your risk level and property type. Many retail and residential sites are well served by unarmed guards and mobile patrol, while some industrial or higher-risk locations call for armed coverage. We help you choose the right fit during your free consultation.
Neighborhoods Served
Compton Neighborhoods Where We Currently Patrol
A representative list of Compton 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
Looking for security near Compton? Our officers also cover these neighboring communities across Los Angeles County.
40+
Years in Business
A+
BBB Rating
3
Counties We Serve
24/7
24 Hour Dispatch
Protecting Compton Since 1986
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